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Really like how your stuff Looks Joey, you should do a video!

I think if you draw another divider somewhere else in the room, you can delete the one thats in the way

Datacad is still around, on version 20 or 21 now I think. It is a really great 2D program, they are trying to go into more of the 3d world, but seem to be really struggling. I don't think its any harder to learn than any other cad program, in fact, probably easier to learn than Autocad, definitely easier than any of the common 3d programs (CA, Softplan, Archicad etc.)

A sketch would probably be a big help

The updated plan you posted has the interior room areas listed (Rooms, Interior Area), I think what you want is to turn on Rooms, Standard Area - those square footages should add up.

Have you searched the Chief website? I see this, maybe it will help https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1537/corner-cabinets.html

I opened and closed the DBX of the base cabinet below the offending BS and it went away.

Anyone do any coach type lights that are mounted on top of masonry columns, similar to the attached jpg?

Back in the days of drawing by hand, we drew 4" walls and dimensioned to the center - that was how builders wanted them. In todays world od CAD, it really makes more sense to use actual wall widths (3.5", 5.5" etc) and therefore dimension to one side. However, 13'-6" center to center, is the same, plate to plate, so it really shouldnt be a big deal.

I had a Surface Pro, it was ok for on-site field work, etc. but with the small screen, a secondary monitor is a necessity. It also didn't handle larger models very well.

why would they only be available for a limited time?

You'll probably also want to change the Height so that the fascia/gutters line up

Will you be recording this and placing on youtube?

Theres a 3d lettering catalog on Chiefs website, That might be a solution.

Thank you.

Sorry, try this. Lewis_06_c.plan

I have had this happen a couple of times previously and never figure out how to fix this, any ideas? Plan attached and thanks in advance. Lewis 06 c.plan

I only do titleblock text, plan and elevation labels (i.e. First Floor Plan) and my cover page notes in Layout. The elevation notes are in CA along with my floor plan notes etc.

It might be easier to build that in Sketchup, then import it into CA

Attach the .pln file

Michael, Is the audio missing on this?

Perfect, thank you very much.

It looks like the wall framing (maybe joists as well) start their layout from the front of a structure, is there a way to have the O.C. spacing start from the rear?

you might post the plan to see if other people are experiencing the same issue. It almost looks to me like its a tree shadow displaying on your model?

I think its wise to have multiple backups, I guess it depends on how important it is to you. You can get a Dropbox account for free, (or very cheap). I am relying more and more on their service.