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25 minutes ago, JKEdmo said:

 

In my case I had my text notes as a separate CAD detail.  (I think this is best practice per forum advice).  That's what DB Cooper was referring to.

 

The settings of this CAD detail were affecting the text note text sizing.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Jim

 

Yes, it better explains it. I tried to do it as a cad detail in the past but it had its disadvantages also.

I only like to put notes and details in the plan that have to do with the specific project so boiler plates don’t work well for me. This is why I utilize the library a lot.

The NOTE schedules are a nice idea but seem to have a few glitches that are frustrating.

 

Thank you for the help, Jim, I really appreciate it.

 

 

42 minutes ago, JKEdmo said:

Joe, I don't understand your question.  Can you clarify?

 

Jim

 

 

Im sorry it is not easy to exsplain. Here is what im refering to. How do you open your notes?

On 3/8/2024 at 3:32 PM, JKEdmo said:

Thank You Jim,

I was wondering. Is there a way to access your notes list? When I save them in the libuary I can only see them when I put the note in the plan. I may have to see if there is an updated video on how to use notes.

 

31 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said:

Just use the "Schedule Number" instead of the Callout.

That's of course in the first column.

 

OTOH, you could try making that column wider.  That might make the Callout bigger.

Joe, I think it has something to do with the way I have the section layers setup becasue the callout size in the section should match the callout size in the schedule. That is the way it is in the other plan I have.

11 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said:

Just use the "Schedule Number" instead of the Callout.

That's of course in the first column.

 

OTOH, you could try making that column wider.  That might make the Callout bigger.

When I make the column size bigger this is what happens

This is from another plan that I did and so I know it can be done.

I cant figure out how to make these calout labels in the schedule bigger so I can read them.
When I did make them bigger it change the callout size for them on the section view and I dont want that.

Any help would be appreciated

1 hour ago, Gawdzira said:

Does that mean the ArcSite demo did not appeal to you?

We haven’t been able to do the demo yet. I have been busy, and it is hard to get with them.

Im still on the search. I will look into all of the last three idea's that came through on Wednesday.

Thank's guy's!!!

Im doing a demo with the "ArcSite" software today. Its seems to be the closet to what Im looking for so I will check it out and let you all know where I land.

Thanks for the input

47 minutes ago, Alaskan_Son said:

You can Control Select and temporarily block it.  Move it up, then explode the block.

Thank you sir!

I don’t remember having this issue in the past. When I move the upper wall cabinet to the ceiling, the crown molding goes through the drywall. I know I can set the height of the cabinet but is there a way the crown can just snap to the drywall surface when I move it up?

This is a nice program and you can set wall thicknesses. But I need to learn more about it and it can be exspensive but it is what Im looking for. I only want to do a floor plan and put wondows and doors in it and be able to make notes. I want something I can draw on my "Ipad pro 11" and then transfer the line drawing to Chief. Even if I can transfer it that would be ok. I just dont want to take my computer out to the site and I dont care about blutooth measuring devises. 

https://www.arcsite.com/

On 2/13/2024 at 2:24 PM, SHCanada2 said:

I've moved to doing this, where I used to use the Bosch measureon app. The only downside is you have to be there longer with CA. The upside to the measureon app is no typos as it takes the reading via bluetooth from the laser measurer.

 

The upside to CA is you see any issues with the measurements. Downside is you have to either type in measurements in a text box, or a piece of paper. Unless you are confident enough that you will not change a wall dimension when you draw the walls. I certainly am not

 

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could download Chief to IPad

Those are all good ways to do it.

I also found that adding 10% to the square footage gives me an appropriate number for waste.

I don’t care so much about 3D. I just want something to do asbuilt floor plans in the field. I like clean lines and easy to read.

I’m looking for a floor plan app for my iPad that will work best with transferring to Chief Architect.

I found Sketchup but noticed there are lots of other apps. Wold like to get other thoughts and opinions.

any help would be appreciated.

Or you can select not to include the newel post and make your own and put them in werever you want.

You guys are awesome, thank you!!!

Hello and Happy New Year!

I have always just worked around this problem in the past and I would like to figure it out once and for all. When I connect a glass wall to another wall it wipes out the drywall and exsposes the wood stud. Im sure there is a simple fix for this but Im just a little to dumb to figure it out.
I would appreciate any help anyone can give me.

I can attach the plan if needed but I would think this shold be a problem to fix.

Thank You!
I had that and other settings that somehow got messed up. Its all resoved now.

Im not sure what I did wrong but my rows in my note schedule are to big. Not sure how to get them adjusted back to normal.

Any help would be appreciated.

 Thank you,

Definitely have more control over the frame work that way.

I added this problem to the suggestions.

35 minutes ago, JKEdmo said:

Here's an idea.  I think this came from one of Eric Solver's previous posts.

 

3 fixed windows units:

• Sashes turned off.
• Frames on and set to 2" wide.
• End units have 2" wide frames all around.
• Middle unit(s) has frame side width set to 0".

 

 

 

When you mull together, looks good in elevation:

 

 

 

and plan:

 

 

 

I think kind of fussy, but maybe pretty good method.

 

Jim

 

 

Yes, I played around with that and its not a bad idea but still doesnt give me what I want.
Thank you for trying. I think this is one of those times Im just not going to get it perfect and I have to accept it.

48 minutes ago, Kbird1 said:

Is your window separation set to 0"?  

 

There are other ways to do this as well , pretty sure I posted on this about a year ago, I'll see if I can find it....

 

Mick.

Yes, the window separation is set to zero to bring them together.

Too bad we can’t size the left and right side frame separately