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I'm communication with tech support, trying to find the origin of that temporary layer set. Or is it not temporary, in that it is saved with the block but not re-saved if edited during the block edit secession.

When you right click on a library object & edit the cad block that is the name that Chief created for the temp window. Where does Chief get the temp layer set?

You can not save edit to this DBX

It doesn't work that way for me. If you edit the layer set while editing the block it doesn't save the edits. I can't find the source yet.

When you edit a CAD block in the user Library where does the "CAD Block Detail Layer Set" come from?

That is big one. We had a large one in 2017.

Thanks for the heads up. These are in a work area & not a kitchen but those ADA kitchens do have to deal with the lower counter tops.

Thanks Joe. So the Fixture layer controls the 2D block line weight, ignoring the block object line weights.. While the same 2D block not associated with a symbol has its line weight controlled by the block objects line weight. That means you can not have different line weights within a "Fixture" 2d block associated with a symbol. I wonder why this limitation. This makes all fixtures the same unless you create extra layers.

Trying to edit a CAD block for a shower faucet. Wanting to reduce the line weights in the 2D view. You can select the faucet & use the "Edit CAD Block" tool. But the block is not updated. You can insert a CAD block & edit it but the original fixture is not updated.

I had 2 plan files & had 2 camera views. Mine is not that good as I didn't try very hard to make it correct. You can tell the shadows do not match. But no shadows & you may not even notice there are two cameras.

Maybe looking in 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com may help

I have a client that has kitchen cabinets he wants to reuse but the specs call out 34" high counter tops. So to use these cabinets he has to cut 2" from the 4" toe kick. It is a USDA project and I can not find any info on toe kick requirements.

Sectional attached. Insert & explode to edit items Perhaps the style is not close enough? Sectional.calibz

Perhaps I'm missing something here but the Chief catalog has several sectionals that have individual pieces. Could you use a similar piece that can be edited as you wish? I'm assuming the MFG sectional has no separate items?

I've run across many engineering graphs that use a different scale for X than Y. Gives me a head ache. The worst are Metal Building Plans. They use a funky way to depict column base plates. They are not to scale for the floor plan they are in.

I have had contractors with their own printer/plotter and that is where the problems start. The print shop I use NEVER uses "Print to Fit" printer settings.

How about? Warning: If this 1" square is not exactly 1" in both direction the sheet was not printed properly. Do not scale drawings under these conditions.

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So you would have to rebuild / add back handles & hinges. Seems odd that these components would not be in the mulled unit.

Tip: Watch as many videos as you can. You will see many tricks along the way.

Oops! That defeated the purpose. The door sch is missing items?

Thanks Ryan, I did add those to the entry doors. But this is an interior door. It's not too often I use a double door for an electrical closet as it is usually a room. Thanks for the tip Rene

I have an electrical room that needs one dead bolt on a double door. But Chief adds dead bolt to each door. Is there a setting for this condition?

Love your videos Steve. Nice Job.

I'm not sure why could not see it. I should have said "Plan View" Thanks Chop for pointing me in the direction.