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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.

very cool, thanks Chopsaw

Dbx = dialog box

looks like some really nice features, stairs, polyline solids, trey ceiling tool, style pallettes, and the often requested roof plate definition feature

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I'm no expert, but I took a look at your plan, and see several little issues that are probably frustrating you. It looked like the roof was the main culprit for your dormer wall, so I adjusted that, you may also notice that the other dormer has different size boxed eaves, so you may want to revisit that as well. Hope that helps. Cape_Modifications_Rp.plan

Would probably be a good idea to post the plan file.

In Georgia, you don't need a license to do residential. And you don't need a license to purchase E & O insurance. I don't know how premiums are calculated, but I would imagine that they factor in the type of work (errors and omissions for only residential is probably less than that for commercial), as well as whether or not you are Licensed in your area.

Not sure why its doing it, but if you add a room divider to make the out door are a "room" then uncheck "roof above" and uncheck "ceiling above" (in the dbx), it goes away.

I do the same

Heres an article that may help https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00036/creating-shaped-windows.html

I always pick up some useful tips from your videos Steve, thanks for taking the time to make and share your video.

couldnt you use a custom gutter profile? Or a moulding polyline?

The Chief website has a lot of good info on it: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01809/creating-a-stepped-foundation.html

Looks like you selected a cable panel for your pickets. You need to select "panel" as your rail style (not balusters), then choose the cable

Those are really clean looking perspectives, what is your process?

Gotcha - Material List vs. Material Estimate. makes sense.

I think its fairly standard estimating practice to add in an assumed waste % isn't it?