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This is correct...but, don't be afraid of using a basic annotation set to drive the defaults in Plan Views...it works either way. If you have annotation sets that drive layers sets already setup the way you want...then feel free to link these to a plan view.

Mine are a "mix"...I have some of my plan view defaults driven by an "annotation set"...but most are just passive. As soon as you change something...such as the reference layerset...your old link to the original "annotation set" disappears. If you have been using Anno sets to drive layersets for years...the "active defaults" statement can make your palms sweaty. But - with plan views, you just ignore this. Or...just take the anno set toolbar off of your default toolbar....and keep the blood pressure stable.

Well - let’s say you create a plan view for each floor plan...first, second...and possibly basement. You can use the same anno/default set for all of these plans...you may want a unique cad layer. On the plan view you designate which floor It is associated with. For each plan view you can open it and change any default and the plan view saves this setup...it’ll display “using active defaults”. So you know it’s not using one of your saved Anno/default sets.

Same on my system...I'm on a MAC

Plan Views do (or can) control annotation/default and layer sets. But...they have other benefits and you should explore using them. The Chief template "residential template.plan" includes some basic plan views. You should try this template out and create a basic little 2-story house plan and explore how the plan views work. One of the biggest benefits is that you can assign custom Reference Layer Sets...unfortunately Chief has not done a great job explaining the benefits of custom REF Sets. Another big benefit of Plan Views is that you can open multiple plan views at one time...so, if you are working on a roof plan, you can also look at your floor plan...side by side. Or...a maybe you are working on the floor framing plan and want to see where your water closet is above is located...custom ref set. Also, you don't really need a dedicated "annotation/default" set with every plan view...as the Plan View itself will save whatever defaults you assign to the PV. I would say that you would want a layerset to match your Plan View. I'd say you should get on board with plan views as I feel this is how Chief is moving...and if you don't get up to speed soon you'll have an even more difficult time wrapping your head around how to use them. One of my big gripes about Plan Views (and a number of things Chief does)...is they release this powerful new tool and create just a general video that glosses over how great this new feature is...but they never really do a deep dive into things like PV's. IMO they should have created a series of videos covering something like this in great detail.

No...using Chief often...so, probably just losing more hair.

Yea...but not if you value your time. Do what Kevin suggested...use a molding polyline. You will be done in a few minutes and can move on to the next thing.

@kwhitt - Kevin, somewhere in your plan there is a problem. I tried..but could not find it. Not sure why you would align the "roof baseline" over the face of the brick. Why not just keep the baseline aligned over the main wall layer and then adjust the fascia top height...or use the "raise/lower from ceiling height" to adjust the roof? I've attached a plan I created using your plan footprint. I didn't try to recreate your roof...I was more looking to see if I could recreate the overhang issue you are having. I created this plan using my template. Everything is created using "auto"...auto roof, auto foundation etc. As you can see...I don't have the overhang issue you have. KWhitt Plan Fix - Steve 20-0810b.plan

@kwhitt - attach a plan so we can see what’s going on. Thanks.

@bmatth1 - see attached plan. I changed the walls to brick-6, changed the foundation wall to 10" wide and added cutouts to your openings...and added a 16" brickledge to the wall type. Just open things up in the plan and you will see the changes... 979243440_OwlCreekGarage - Steve Fix.plan

"Cad Detail from View"...one of the greatest and most under valued tools in Chief.

Made you a "quickie" video...https://www.loom.com/share/88dac27256aa4dc280c382120a16cd20 The biggest mistake you have made on this plan is that you are using a siding-6 wall type which you've "painted" with brick veneer. This might be ok for a quick render...or if you are just exploring what something might look like...but, you really need to change the wall type to "brick-6".

@kwhitt - I just made a frieze similar to your and don't have the issue you have. I'd say you have something else happening...maybe it's the wall type issue where you have something extending from the foundation? See attached...

Kevin... I took a different approach to defining the wall/foundation. You can review the attached plan. For the main house wall I created a pony wall...in the definition of the lower section of the PW I designated that the brick ledge was 24" deep. Chief will automatically drop the veneer down on the face of the foundation wall. For the foundation wall...I created a main layer that was 6.5" and another exterior layer that is 5.5"...total 12". Yea...it's not exactly like your architect wants...but, it works for Chief...a compromise. You could always use the "auto detail" to kind of amend the detail to exactly what you want without Chief wanting to extend the face of the foundation wall up to the roof. Here are some pics...and plan is attached for review. KWhitt - Custom Wall type and Foundation Plan 20-0810.zip

@kwhitt @DzinEye It's quirky...I have no solution. Made a quick loom video so you can see what happens...https://www.loom.com/share/f58852097c1d4f03ad306de53b670f09

@kwhitt - you should post the plan or a sample plan. To quote Joe...”c’mon man”...

@EcoTed - I’ve done some Dormer videos that may help you... heres one:

@robdyck - great comments.

Placing a door through an invisible wall can create some issues...

@wjmdes - What @solver said above. If you have a runner you will probably have to remove it...

You can do it..but you may have to get out the big stick and beat Chief to death...

@HumbleChief - we agree 99% I’ve had the chance to use both a simple PDF markup software and BB. If they made a MAC version and I found I had the need - I would purchase it. But - it’s definitely a personal choice and not for everyone.

@stevenyhof you can mess around all day trying to get Chief to build a porch just the way you want it - and never reach utopia. Ive decided my time is to valuable. So - most of the time I create a basic porch - either lower the floor by an additional 1/8” or just make it a room without a floor. The I use the room molding polyline and convert it to a countertop-add a beveled edge molding-make the top 8” thick and change the material to concrete. I set the top elevation using the absolute elevation. Done. Then I move on to other things that make me crazy - like the stairs.

Reasonable depends. A simple PDF markup software cannot compare to the abilities in Bluebeam. And - BB has tools directly related to construction built into the program. I would agree that for most of us it might be overkill...but if you can afford it - it’s a great program. When I was using it I was working for a large production home builder where efficiency outweighed the expense.

First - post the plan or at least a sample plan. You will get accurate answers to your question...otherwise all you will get are good guesses.