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That takes up prime vertical space for filter results and folder panels. The toolbar is too high and the filter "search" panel is at least twice as high as the original x14 search.

The ability to turn off the library toolbar would help. It would free up some of that space. All of the options can be found by right clicking in the library windows, top drop down menus, or in the preferences anyway and once set, I hardly use them again. Right now, I have it next to the filter results so it keeps that area larger by default. It would also be nice if the zoom factor could be locked in the filter results as well. By default I can only see one or two items at a time. I feel like overall it is slower than the old library search. Perhaps an option for the new system as advanced search mode, old system as default quick search.

Maybe Chief should just add a similar "count" feature to beams, rafters, posts in the manual framing dialog options for multi-ply framing members similar to the door/window header framing.

Good to know. Let me gather a simple plan and some pics to clarify what I'm looking for, and get back to you.

Thank you both for weighing in. I thought since you can create a material list from a room, there might be some way to automate the info similarly.

Is there a custom macro that can pull information from multiple objects in a room. For instance, I would like to generate a list of all codes (under object information panel) on all doors and windows inside of one specific room, without creating a schedule or material list.

Yes!!! Provide the old x14 search as the default basic search, and the new x15 search features under an advanced search option

I don't like the new X15 library search filter. It takes up too much of the screen. I like the simple, clean x14 search bar that hides my library folders when producing the results. Anyway to get that back? Even the library toolbar added a title taking up more space.

Tried it in X15 and the problem is gone. Re-tried in X14 and still have the same issue with the text. I checked some other PDFs I created earlier this week in X14 and they show correctly. Not sure what happened in the last 24 hours that would cause the issue.

Anyone find a solution to the text problem? I just started having the same problem. Picture attached. The PDF on left was printed last night on home computer. PDF on right printed this morning on office computer. Both using the same settings in X14. I did download X15 Beta yesterday on the office computer, not sure if that affects anything in X14. It appears the Chief Blueprint text spacing is getting squeezed, both on the text and dimensions. I tried a different pdf writer and it fixed the problem, but it slower.

I guess I'll just go through my wall types and check the default icon next to all my wall types. And it has to be the MAIN LAYER because I accidently checked the framing on a different layer and it showed the same gap. Thanks again!

Thank you! I knew it was some new setting I was missing. Do I have to define ALL my wall types with specific framing elements in order for framing to display correctly then?

I cannot get the exterior sheathing and siding to cover the sill plate on the foundation wall. I skipped x13 completely and jumped to x14. The only difference I can find in x14 is in the structure tab of foundation wall spec dialog, the platform intersections includes generate between platforms but only for invisible walls and railings now. Attached is plan file if neededSill Plate Gap.plan

That is exactly what I did as a quick fix! Just hoping I didn't have to include that extra step. Thanks for the help, I'll try your window option. I prefer to model as it will be built, but as much as people change decks/porches it just seemed like an area I could shave some time off without sacrificing too much. Thanks again

Thanks for the help! When placed as a window it does solve the transparency issue in elevation, however this seems more tedious than just a room molding polyline. Also, what about the guards when the deck is over 30" to grade? With the polyline I can place my support posts where I need them, turn off the newels and still have the balusters shown in 3d views.

I use the glass block molding polyline method for my screened porches. Is there a way to have the material not see through in elevation views as before in previous versions? I'd rather have some opaque hatch, its cleaner for the construction doc elevations. I don't want to see railing balusters on decks beyond or stone facing on walls Glass Block Screen.pdf

What is the best way to get a railing below a sloping gable end such as in a loft dormer? I seem to always have a problem getting it to look right or having the rooms defined incorrectly. This is the best solution I've been able to get, but not sure if there is a better way. Using x12 for now. Sample Loft.plan

OR just keep using x12 until the problem is eventually fixed.

I also am getting this error even after the new 511.65 driver install. Unfortunately the new computer I just bought came preloaded with Windows 11. I have been using the Nashville sample plan from chief to test the problem. Seems to happen most often when I take an interior kitchen view. It is very frustrating to fork out all this money for a new pc and version x13 to not be able to use it.

Is there any way to edit plan database info into a plan file before creating a database file? Seems like a lot of work to go through multiple files to edit the info, especially after a whole year of jobs. It would be nice if chief added a dialogue like this (if it doesn't already) when a job is completed to edit all plan info, set up a perspective camera and floor plan overviews to save with the plan file. Then when creating the database file it is already done and you don't have to wade through multiple past projects. Maybe I'm just not correctly using it. Does anyone use the plan database and could share best practices, because it doesn't seem to work well for me.

Are there any tricks to use to get a spiral tube slide. I would love to use a molding polyline to get an acurate shape and arcs, but I can't figure out how to get the downward corkscrew shape. Any thoughts? This is the closest I could get.

I also am having the same issue. I have a plan template I use with all my general notes in a cad detail window that is linked to my layout template. (circled in red in layout pic) When I start a new drawing and I make changes to those general notes, I send the floor plan to my layout template. (shows two linked files - see layout pic) In the past, all I needed to do was to relink the new saved plan over the template plan (See pic 2 - second Sample plan link has forward slashes instead of back slashes). The general notes would update to my changes made in my new plan. But now it won't recongnize the relinking; it keeps both linked plan files (template and sample)

Is there a any way to create an arched window like this? The center unit is no problem, but I can't seem to get the units on each side to have an "inverted" arch. Arch Window.pdf

Thanks for the info Larry. Unfortunately because of my black background, if I choose any light colors in plan view the 2d symbols in the layout print out light. I may have to settle for the darkest color I can still see in plan view.

I will do that - when I have more time, just hoping to eliminate my inexperience before I got support team involved.