MoeGia

Same. It's been this way for quite a while. Annoying for sure.

Try turning on 'show line weight' in layout view, then zoom in close to see if the lines are heavier than they should be. If they are, you probably have the wrong line weight set up in the view port. Follow the steps I outlined above and see if that works. I believe it should. Chief's show line weight is a little of a misnomer. It's almost impossible to work with it on in plan view (the lines are so thick, it's useless at 1/4" scale. Then in layout, you'll need to zoom in closer than a full page to see the difference. I'm sure it's about scaling but it a little tricky to understand the concept.

I oversize the default dimensions to allow for this 'bug'. The auto dormers do not follow the default dimension settings as far as I can tell. That said, I usually just create them automatically; it's faster and more accurate for me.

Personally, I wouldn't connect the fascia. I'm not a fan of sloped fascia; looks like an oops to me. I would let the upper hip roof die be a hip and return into the lower roof and frame the lower roof back to the hip wall. They're two separate pieces of building, treat then as such.

If your plot line view ports overlap, you won't be able to select line for editing in one of them. Once you pull the edge back you'll have access to the lines.

Previous to 2015, we were on the 2009 code, so every 6 years seems right. I don't know if there's any plan to update on a tighter schedule.

Massachusetts follows the 2021 IBC & IRC with Massachusetts Amendments. Previous to July 2024, we followed the 2015 codes. They alternate updating the energy code and building codes so we're always dealing with some code changes. Energy codes are further dictated by towns (can pick between 3 models).

It's best to keep your plan close to the origin. If you get too far away from the origin, Chief struggles to model correctly. I have always located the bottom left corner of my plan at the origin. It makes it easier to copy/paste between plans, flip plans, all/most items are located are in the plus direction, easier math, plus the above.

@BenMerrittThank you. I'll keep digging.

@BenMerrittI have been having some issues with running Chief (slow, crashing). I followed your directions to check on my settings. On the Advanced tab, the Owner is listed as SYSTEM, not me. Should my name be the Owner? Thanks,

I don't use the reverse plan tool. I think it causes more problems than it solves and you'll be chasing those problems over and over. A better approach is to use Edit Area All and Reflect about a line centered on the plan. For instance, if you want to reverse the plan horizontally, draw a line on the left and right side of the plan. Be sure to include dimension lines. I space the line 12' (or as needed, the same dimension for both sides) from each wall. Draw a line through the center of the plan and centered between the two side lines. If everything is centered, the flip will be centered so you won't have to relocate elevation text and dimensions. Using Edit Area All, draw your 'box' from the left line to the right line so you're picking up the entire contents. Click Reflect About on the Edit Toolbar, then click the center line. The plan will flip within the same footprint. You can also use Transform/Replicate without the center line.

I struggle with this as well. Any manually modified intersection should remain: Chief shouldn't override these actions..

Plus one.

I didn't open you file but I have seen that. In my case it was related to copying dimensions with the detail. From Brian in July 2024: 'I was able to reproduce the issue and I have logged a report in our database.The problem is related to the dimensions. Anytime you group select dimensions with text the issue seems to occur.' Please send it in so it gets fixed.

I would disconnect the small room walls, build the roof, turn off auto roofs and reconnect the small room walls. Set the ceiling height you want and it will remain. When I have situations like this, it's better to model the roof first and turn off auto roofs. Chief is pretty insistent about matching floor and ceiling heights. Get as far as you can and turn auto generation off.