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Just create two layer sets...one called Section View and another called Section View - no doors. Turn doors off in the "no door" layer set. Send each view to layout...easy peasy.

Can you post the plan? You'll get an answer fairly quickly...

I gave it a shot. Just FYI...the floor plan has a lot of issues; you need to set your ceilings heights in defaults and then "reset" all your defaults. I've attached my plan so you can review. As Eric mentioned...not sure of roof pitches, plate heights etc...so, this is just a guess attempt. barrick_new_build_11_Nestor Fix 1.plan

Is there a way to create this type of room/enclosure in Chief using walls or railing walls? I know I can use P-Solids...but, wondering if I could possibly create some "newel" symbols for a railing wall and get the software to place these automatically.

I made a dormer video a few months ago..,maybe part of it will help.

I did a video about this issue a while back. Here’s a link...

Use a pony wall...siding-6 on top and concrete on bottom. You can adjust the height off floor...or in elevation view you can break the wall and step sections as needed to work with the grade.

I have "Patio" as a room type...I don't think it's one I created. It's in the "available" room types list. Just open it...and edit to your hearts content.

Thanks Eric

If you have exposed rafters...is there anyway to get the gable fascia to extend "plumb"...or does it always "trim" to meet the "fascia"? See attached picture.... I know if I change the gable fascia to something like 1.5" tall it will work...sort of. What I'd like is to not have a sub-fascia and get the "fascia" trim to extend plumb like the rafters are.

Well...I just learned something I never knew. Thanks.

Just curious. If you know you that your foundation walls will always be at least 48” tall...why not just set your minimum stemwall height to be 48”? Wouldn’t that save you a step? You wouldn’t have to open the room DBX and set the height?

Michael's post is right on...as always. I made a video to supplement my first video...not sure if it really helps that much. Maybe it'll help someone....couple new things covered.

It is weird. I think Chief guru's might want to think about limiting the number of places you can edit the floor joist size...it's crazy. You can set them in "defaults"...in the floor DBX and in the room DBX. Why? That said...I still wish they would improve the stair tool...my biggest bug-a-boo with Chief

Larry...did a quick video. Hopefully I'm on the right track and this helps you out.

Larry... You have the default floor joists set to be 11-7/8" I-Joist. But...when you framed the building you set the joists to 5-1/2" lumber. (I don't think the material type has anything to do with this...) This seems to be the problem. Go into your floor defaults and change the default joist to 5-1/2" lumber and rebuild your foundation and you will see everything works. OR...set you floor DBX joist to use the "default" joist.

I did a video on this subject...maybe it will help.

Yes...you are correct. That’s really what I wanted to do...but gave up. C’mon Chief...fix stuff like this.

Thank you Glenn! It's a simple fix...well, if you know what your are doing.

I've mulled a casement window above an awning window. The two windows are stacked directly on one another...the top of the awning is 34" AFF and the bottom of the casement is 34" AFF. So...why do I get the thin piece of exterior trim generated between the two units? Is there a way to get rid of this...or is it just the way Chief works? Here is my sample plan... Window Mulled Plan.plan

This video is targeted to beginners or for someone considering purchasing the software. For someone with CA experience it’s a snoozer

Looking at what Dave gave us...looks like cabinets is the way to go when creating and outdoor BBQ.

The REF display dialogue is improved...but the introduction of it by Chief has been lousy. When a tool that has been around as long as this is changed so radically there needs to be supporting training videos released prior to or at a minimum at the time of release. Its obvious to me that hat many users haven’t a clue how to use this tool...or plan views. Come on Chief...you can do better

Totally agree Joe. Thanks.

that works...if you have a bath or bedroom above it would have to be an invisible wall...but, still...that's a great idea. Thanks Eric!