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I guess it depends on what you need to provide to the client. Coming at this from a GC point of view I would not want to be responsible for a “shop” drawing for my shower glass subcontractor. I would expect them to have a general knowledge of the end goal...maybe meet on site and let them work up their own specific shop drawing. Now...if you are a design/build contractor then by all means...a very specific drawing may be required and using p-solids would definitely give you more control and accuracy.

I've use X10 on a MAC. Works beautiful for me. I don't believe there are any "major" differences. If you know how to use a MAC...and you know how to use Chief...it will be seemless.

Made a quick video showing how to accomplish using Pony Walls...hope it helps

Rene/Mick; The window symbol is fabulous...but you cannot adjust the "frame". Maybe if you made the symbol without a frame and created a window symbol the frame could be adjusted in the window DBX. As it is works...but many times a window like this is installed in a drywall wrapped opening and reducing the depth of the frame is necessary.

I'm not having any issues...just installed Mojave yesterday.

I made a quick video on how I make Craftsman Style columns...not sure it really solves the goal of the OP...but it may help someone. Here is the link:

There are a lot of ways to make a column like this using the tools Chief gives us...this is a method I use. Hope it helps...

Now that is a very creative solution. I find myself thinking too much about actual sizes of things/materials/items...when ultimately the goal is to achieve a specific look or functionality. Therefore...If you open up your mind it seems you can manipulate the software to accomplish most anything. Eric proves this almost daily.

Thanks much! Glad it was helpful. You never know when doing something like this if it really helps...so I appreciate the feedback.

OK...one more video. This video shows how to build a similar porch using mostly moldings. A different method but it gives you a lot of flexibility.

Thanks Joe...very much appreciated.

Eric makes some good points...as always. Made a quick video to respond. You may have to click on settings to see this video in a higher definition...not sure why.

I was recently drawing a house with a front porch that used columns and in the process I learned a bit about railing walls and how quirky things can be...so, thought I'd put a video together to show one method of creating a porch that works and looks good. Let me know what you think...comments more than welcome. I'm not sure the method I'm showing is the best way to go.

Maybe someone at Chief could chime in and let all us MAC users know if there are any issues?

Can anyone tell me if Chief is playing well with Apple Mojave...the latest and greatest MAC software upgrade? I haven't installed it yet...and I don't need computer issues...so, just wondering what others are doing and/or experiencing. Thanks!

Maybe one of us has moved things around...mine is right above the "resize" button.

That is the "resize" button (not fillet)...just select the "default" button directly above it. You probably hit it by accident, or possibly a hotkey...it happens.

Scott...my wife and I did the New England leaf tour last fall. Had a blast. If you get anywhere near Manchester, New Hampshire...you might want to visit the "Zimmerman House" designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The tour is fascinating...and the craftsmanship is beyond belief. It's a "usonian" style, slab on grade...but designed with a pitched roof to handle New England snowfall. Here's a couple pics I took...they won't let you take interior pictures. Front of home... Corner mitred glass window...

Robert and Larry have answered your question...but I made a video. My video show what Robert explained above. Hope the video helps...

Grand Kids are a joy...I love hanging with mine. They are so curious and happy...well, most of the time. Let's face it...these kids are "techies" by the time they are 5. Just think what they will be able to do when they are 10? Or...20? Scary.... I'm happy you are able to have your grand daughter hang out with you!

I've had a few questions about some of my screen porch videos because I skipped over some of the basics. Here's a video that shows how to create a screen porch room...define the wall type and the railing wall type. I use "panels"...so, you will have to create a railing panel. I have also created a video on how to make a panel...it's on my YouTube Page. Let me know if I've missed something...or, if a guru has a tip or better method feel free to comment.

Just a tip regarding ANNO Sets. If/when you create your own ANNO SET I would always make sure it's pointing to a specific LAYER SET. If you use a Chief OOB ANNO SET...you better make sure it is pointing to a specific LAYER SET also...some of the OOB ANNO SETS default to "Use Active Layer Set"....which means the last layer set you were using is still the "active" layer set. If I were you...I'd open one of Chiefs OOB templates...save it as your own template...give it any name you want...or something basic like "My Residential Plan Template"....then modify the defaults, then create the layer sets you know you use in every plan set, then create your ANNO Sets and point them to these specific layer sets. You can always export layer and anno sets from a plan you have been working on...and import them into your template plan. I just think it's a better method when you are just starting to wade into the wacky world of ANNO SETS. When you learn to use plan views...you will love them. The best thing about them really is that you can assign specific "REF SETS" to each PLAN VIEW. This is nice when you are sending views to layout and you want to shown things that are on a different floor level. Just my two cents...good luck. It's an adventure for sure.

Larry - just about everything I know I learned from this fantastic Forum. Thank you for taking your time to put together some great videos also.

JIm...quick video on how to make your gable bracket detail using polyline solids. Hope it helps..

Yea...you are correct. I wasn't at my computer to try this before posting. But...just thought "Cad Detail from View" turned every item into a "line"...but, I guess not. Learn something new everyday with Chief...