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Chris, Shayne, Great insight and advice, I will give it a try. Ty again Ps how do I show the file tree view you show? Right now I just show folder list, click and open, see file list, no tree list?

Gene Ty, I always new that was there and just thought it was there for auto saves if computer crashes or glitches. Every once in awhile it asks me if I want to manage Archive files. Always said no without much thought. I will explore my settings and Archive folder more. More of a second backup I guess. Is it similar to Exporting entire Plan Files where it captures all within that Plan? (I've been using CA since 3d Home Arch then Verision 8 on up for all my const building projects. I just semi retired-and now have more time and able to focus on design and more depth in CA. Took the belt off, got my coffee, and sat my but down...40 plus years) Thank all of you for awesome help!

VG-What does "Archive" do in this process. I've never really used CA Archive. I know what it means to archive but not sure in this method?

VG-Thanks for sharing your file sequence that helps alot. Very important Chief says to keep all plans and layouts in the same folder.

Yes, that is what I was doing and very tedious.

AS-Ty Looks like bullet 3 is key to linking all at once.

I am creating a series of plans with layouts of course. Each building changes in size and design, small variations. (ex: Plan 1 24x24 garage, Plan 2 24x32 garage, Plan 3 20x32 garage with loft and so on...all showing same views in the layout) II have been trying the "SAM" method as CA would say for the plans. I would like to use a base template and just relink the new plan views and save, etc. Not sure is this is the best method to produce this series? Thank you for your help and suggestions. CA X16 waiting for X17

Thank you Charles. "Castle Rock" you've been around a long time.

Great idea, I love the style pallet tool. I do always save plans and copy for revisions, they always go back. Forgot all about 3dViewer, awesome, Ty for the reminder. Anyone offering style pallets to download?

What is the simplest way to send your customer preliminary design concepts without lengthy layouts, elevationions, details, etc. Just to help them narrow down likes & dislikes. For instance: mst bath vanity options. What are most doing at this stage before final layout and design. (I tend to get to detailed at this point) Ty Frank

Looks great! I've been working with WRA as well,great people great software. Tks

Tks WRA, "Wine Racks America" it is in the bonus lib. Nice work!

Awesome,that's what I'm looking for. You used a combination cabs and WRA symbols,correct?

Where do I change that?

My bad x10

Thanks,sounds that way.

Help-Have anyone ever done a wine cellar in Chief? There are WRA symbols in CA but you can't really modify like cabinet symbols? I have a Dr client project I'm trying to design right now. Thanks Frank Martin Const.

Perry, Thanks, that's what I thought. I though I saw a videos on this in the past?

How can I convert my Architects PDF plan to Chief plan?

Is there symbols for sump pump crock? Symbol for bilco doors and concrete stairwell??