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Is there a way to use the fence tool so it can follow the terrain?

Can I get some different ideas on how to build a block fence with foundation? I think I'm making it way to complicated.

I searched key commands on Google and even went into Microsoft word help to try and find something. I don't think there is a keyboard shortcut for that but it would be helpful if there was. Control arrow nudges the text or item but doesn't rotate it. Bummer!

I like it! Not sure I would use that but I may now that I know about it. Thank You

Yea that seems unusual. You may want to post the plan so others can help you through it.

Is that an attic space or a second floor where the windows are? Or vaulted ceiling?

I agree. You just didn't elaborate of other circumstances. I don't care how chief frames the corners because I don't use the materials list and I don't put the framing in any of the floor layouts. I refer to my framing details for that in the structural drawings. Thank you Joe

I'm a framer and I don't understand this comment. We never frame outside corners like the way chief has it set up. Its always the way Greg wants it with three studs or there is a 4x4 on the corner. We used to do "stud block stud". In California you need something to attach the hold down to for your shear walls and up lift and/or you need the nailing surface for the plywood or OSB.

Me Two!!

So in the drawing that you sent it looks like the callouts, general text and dimension numbers are all the same size. Are they all 4" in this drawing? Because that looks good. Not too hard to read.

I have been putting in my double call outs for sections and not using the camera call outs because I don't know how to make the camera with double call outs. Just haven't tried yet. Haven't learned enough about using the camera call outs. But I will

Ok, not feeling too smart right now. Thank you I fixed it

What are you doing for call outs?

I was wondering why the post times are so far off? When I post to the forum the time is never the time that I'm posting. Can anyone explain how the post time work? This post is 5:45pm and it is currently 9:40am in CA

Perry, Do you use sub fascia's or do you take those out? We don't typically frame that way here in CA. Just curious?

I agree with Perry. His style is very similar to mine. But you could also check all your font and callout sizes. For example chief out of the box it set up for 6" text for a 1/4" scale and 12" text for 1/8" scale. I reduced mine to 5" for 1/4", 10" for 1/8" and 2.5" for 1/2" for sections and details. Also you can reduce your labels such as window, door, roof..... Also layout plan notes can be 1/8" This has really helped me a lot.

Thank you I had to call dell support and reload the driver.

It not working on any plan

I went thru all the layers and checked them

I opened an existing plan from an earlier version of CA and saved it in X7 but when I open the floor plan and then go to 3D view nothing is showing in 3D. Floor plan is there but 3D is not? I'm baffled!

Checked out "Movavi" and I like it also. Now its not so easy to make a decision!

Now that I think of it. I start several plans off the original house layout I draw and name them 101,102, 103....... Because I have several different floor plan ideas I present for the initial design but when they choose one I delete the others and then of course I'm just back to the existing and new layout.

Yes I love that!!! But this is for 3D

Thanks guys. I think I will give it a try.

I'm assuming some of you are using Jing for your video's. I made a couple of video's and the file size is pretty big. Does anyone know if it can be sized smaller? Also I have the free version. Is there a paid version that is better to have?