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"Master Configuration.toolbar", that's the ticket!

Well, I figured out a way, but it's not for the faint of heart. I closed the program, made a copy then deleted the "Terrain Configuration.toolbar" file, and replaced it with a renamed copy of the "Default Configuration.toolbar" file containing my 18 custom toolbars. I then had to edit the "Terrain Configuration.toolbar" file in a text editor in order to add the code for the Terrain Feature toolbar. I got the code by simply copying and pasting from the previously copied "Terrain Configuration.toolbar" file. It's working so far. But probably not worth all the trouble for transferring only a few toolbars.

Not sure exactly what you mean, but it might be what I am trying to do. If I create custom toolbars in the Default Configuration, how do I make them accessible in other configurations?

Awesome! Thank you for your help.

Well I told them that I made a request for them on ChiefTalk and didn't get scolded or anything. No concern voiced at all.

I just now checked with tech support and they said they stopped including those older templates. They recommended using the various samples for templates which is a good idea. Well, anyway, it would still be nice to get the old ones if anyone ever wants to post them for the Mac version. Future users might find them useful as well. Not too big a deal either way.

I typed the file names into my search bar and don't find them anywhere on my computer. I don't think x10 include them.

I only have Commercial, Residential and Kitchen templates, and they are in the Chief Architect Premier X10 Data\Templates\CE Templates. Not sure what CE stands for. Maybe I deleted something.

That's a good point. So, if someone could maybe post just these: American Casual Arts & Crafts Colonial Cottage Mediterranean Influence Today's Traditional Urban Chic I would appreciate it.

Ya, mine came with just the Commercial, Residential and Kitchen templates that you mentioned. I added an Addition template. I plan to always just stick with those as starting points. Probably all I need for the foreseeable future. I was planning to keep a separate folder for any style templates that I may accumulate over time. I don't have many of my own styles yet (mainly because the library seems a bit overwhelming right now), so, it would be nice to have the OOB templates to throw in there. Rather than use them as a starting point, I was thinking I could just use them as a way to quickly switch styles around in the early presentation stage (shortly after I get a rough floor plan and roof). Not sure how others do it, but I figure I could quickly import various defaults from a few different templates to try on for style, like for cabinets, materials, etc. To more quickly get a direction before wasting too much time fumbling around in the library to refine it. By the way, I also have a TemplateTextures folder in that templates folder. I guess I am supposed to move those to the library.

Hey, would someone mind posting the following templates, which apparently came bundled in some prior version of Chief: American Casual Arts & Crafts CAD Block Colonial Commercial Cottage Mediterranean Influence NKBA Standards Profile Today's Traditional Urban Chic They are mention in training videos but missing in x10 which is the version I started with. It would be handy to have them. SOLVED (click for the files)

Ya, lately I've been moving the arrow so that I can move the text, then move arrow back, then realize I need to move the text a little more to get it in the right orientation with leader, so repeat moving the arrow out of the way again, move text, move arrow back, repeat until..... Be nice if there was a text disconnect feature such as with line segments, or hold down the Alt key while dragging or something like that.

Is there a way to move or edit a text box in such a way that it is disconnected from the attached arrow? Maybe there is a button to hold down while dragging. I find no disconnect button like with polyline segments. Or better yet, is there an option to prevent the arrow from connecting in the first place. I seem to consume a lot of time fixing arrows when they become skewed, or temporarily moving them out of way in order prevent skew.

Doh! unlock it. Should have thought of that.

Surely there is a way to move those outline lines to match the framing, isn't there? Rather than have to hide it.