Michael_Gia

I have the same problem in X17. it used to work. I hope it’s just some setting?

I would much prefer that Chief just incorporate an AI enhancement tool built into the rendering technique options. Like a radio button for lighting. "Enhance lighting with AI" And maybe a prompt to input something like, "replace landscaping" so we can draw where we want shrubs and trees but the AI option will just enhance what's already drawn without too much alteration of placement and sizes. That's all I want for Christmas.

Make sure that when you line up your windows they are properly spaced. When you select them to block them together, make sure only the windows are selected and nothing else, then you will have the Arch tab available.

Anyone else having problems with snapping in general since the latest update? Cabinets are not bumping reliably. adjusting wall material regions in 3D are a hit and miss when trying to resize by dragging and snapping to existing edges etc... Anyone else having these issues? It's pretty clear form my last post that not many of you use Chief's material lists, lol. I know it sucks.

Why is this list so short? Is there some other way to tag the materials so it's easier to find in a material list? At this point I would settle if I was able to sort a material list alphabetically by material name.

Its actually File > Import > Legacy Settings Import. Then you get the options to import the traditional, layer sets, default sets etc… Why did they burry this? Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, Rob.

I somehow don't know how to do this anymore? I've been using the, "save as" method for so long that I can't figure out how to export layer sets from one plan and import them into another. It's sad to admit, but what am I missing? I thought this was always in the file menu under export? Help!

This can happen if you go into file explorer and make a change to the file name or move it to another location while the file is still open in Chief. Then when you go back to Chief and try to save it, you will get that error.

Thanks for the warning!

I just use a wall cap on a pony wall and set the width to the reveal I want and adjust the proper height above floor. This works for interior walls, but for exterior walls I have to use a material region with insulation air gap as material. Here is an example for a typical interior 2x4 division.

You just have to open the dialogue box and close it again and it will update. At least that’s how it’s been working for me.

3D Solid + paint with same material. Get used to doing this on a regular basis and have layers assigned to those 3D solids so they only show up where you want to see them. I have a layer called "_Healing Solids" because my 3d models always seem to be missing flesh.

Don't try to line up as it is on the field. The important thing is that the exterior of your brick lines up with the exterior of your stemwall to make drawing plans easier. It's more important to line up your framing so that it sits on the stemwall at the proper position. (which is the middle of your stemwall, probably) In the field your brick actually overhangs past the stemwall at least 5/8" but this would be a problem in Chief. Just adjust the brick depth to aline with the stemwall exterior when making your wall composition and life will be simple.

Well this is exactly what I was looking for. It has not been clear in the videos or information up to now so I was apprehensive to try Project Manager. I will give it a go. Thanks, for the explanation! (if it doesn't work I'll be back with my usual petty cynicism. lol )

I always have several excel spreadsheets and pdf's included in my layout files. With the current way of working prior to Project Manager, when I make a change in Excel and re-save the file, all I have to do is open the DBX for that imported spreadsheet or pdf,(so it updates) in the layout page and the recent changes made in excel will be up to date without having to re-import the file. From what I've understood in the new Project Manager. I would have to delete the old excel or pdf file and re-import the changed version.