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Chief version? What exactly is the issue you are experiencing?

Plenty of videos for creating gables at this link: Search | Chief Architect

First things, first... If you can't "select" / "highlight" a room, it's possible that Rooms may be locked in the Active Layer Options. Unlock them and try it.

Good for you! The LiDAR auto scan is really amazing! I ask many folks with iPhone, "When are you going to get a 'real' phone?".

Just to follow up, I learned that Apple's generation numbering is different for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros. My iPad is an 11-inch (3rd generation, 2021, model A2377), which includes the LiDAR scanner. The 12.9-inch 3rd generation is the older 2018 model and predates LiDAR. Apple added LiDAR beginning with the 2020 iPad Pro models (11-inch 2nd generation and 12.9-inch 4th generation). I wasn't looking to buy a brand-new iPad, so I picked up an Amazon Renewed "Excellent" 11-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation, M1, 256 GB) for $469. After getting it set up, I confirmed that LiDAR works perfectly with the As-Built app and with Magicplan using my Bosch Bluetooth laser measure. It turned out to be a very cost-effective way to get LiDAR capability without paying new-iPad prices. Also, if you happen to own a newer iPhone Pro (I am an Android user), you may already have what you need. Chief Architect's supported device list includes the iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max and all newer Pro models, so you may already have LiDAR capability without purchasing another device.

Select your wall and align with wall above or below.

I don't know where the setting may be, but mine is automatic.

I do it that was as well. Then, you can create a 3D symbol of the garage to place it on the main building site plan. See the modeling instructions below. Modeling a Subdivision or Lot with Multiple Structures.url

Try this: make a copy of your plan and layout file, named something different and place them in a different directory. Open the newly named layout file and check the reference plan files to make sure they point to the new named plan file. Then take that plan file from the archives folder and place it in the new directory. You can rename it to the file name you put in there or just reference that archive file in the layouts reference plan files. That way you can have as current built kitchen and then a previous kitchen version on a different page in the layout file. Does that make sense? Moving forward, consider using Date/Time stamped PLAN/LAYOUT filenames saved periodically for historical revisions and remember to change the LAYOUT's Referenced Plan Files.

FWIW - AI says... You spotted a real and very common behavior — and yes, both Windows and macOS (and most browsers and apps) often do NOT spell-check words typed in ALL CAPS by default. And your screenshot clearly shows it: BECASUE (all caps) → no red underline becasue (lowercase) → red underline Let me explain why this happens and what you can do about it. Why all-caps words are often NOT spell-checked Most operating systems and applications intentionally skip spell-checking all-caps words because historically: 1. All-caps are usually treated as acronyms Programs assume that text in ALL CAPS might be things like: NASA CPU HTML USA ASAP To avoid false warnings, developers traditionally disable spell-check for all-caps strings. 2. Many documents use all-caps for headings or emphasis If spell-check underlined every title like: IMPORTANT INFORMATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS …it would annoy users and clutter the screen, especially in older word processors. 3. Legacy behavior from early word processors This tradition dates back to: WordPerfect Microsoft Word 95–2003 Early macOS text systems Those programs defaulted to treating ALL CAPS as “don’t check” text, and the behavior has stayed for consistency. Apps & systems known to skip spell-check on ALL CAPS Microsoft Word (unless you disable the setting) Windows spell-checker (system-wide) Chrome/Edge browser macOS system spell-checker (Safari, Notes, etc.) Most email clients This is normal and expected behavior. How to enable spell-check for ALL CAPS (if you want it) Microsoft Word Go to File → Options Choose Proofing Uncheck: ✔️ “Ignore words in UPPERCASE” Word will then underline misspellings in all caps. macOS (system-wide) macOS provides no built-in toggle, and many apps do not check all-caps text. Some apps (like Pages) do check all caps, but browsers and text fields usually do not. No universal fix. Web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) There is no settings toggle to force spell-checking on ALL CAPS in the browser text fields. It depends on the underlying OS dictionary. Conclusion Your screenshot is behaving exactly as designed. Spell checkers skipping ALL CAPS is a longstanding convention meant to avoid flagging acronyms, technical terms, and headings. If you want it checked, Microsoft Word lets you enable the option — but browsers and many system text inputs still won't.

No problem here. Angle snaps off?

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Suggestion: be sure to determine your ceiling I-joist or truss height and subfloor thickness before adding second floor walls.

As far as what it called, ChatGPT says..... The type of gable end above the door in the image is called a Dutch gable or sometimes a curvilinear gable. Key Characteristics: It combines elements of a gable with a curved or ornamental profile. This particular design often has scroll-like curves or a bell shape, which was popular in Dutch and Flemish architecture. You’ll see this style frequently on historic buildings in Northern Europe and in areas influenced by Dutch colonial architecture. It’s a decorative variation intended to add character to the facade, and this example showcases a prominent and elegant version.

I am curious as well. I do this for now by adding a short length at 45° to the other and just overlap them to make it a somewhat clean 90°.