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The Eze Breeze Symbols look great and are sitting in the right place in 3D, but not on the 2D plan view.

Good morning, Mark - I am very comfortable with making symbols. I just don't understand how to get the plan symbol to line up with the 3D symbol in this case. The 2D symbol projects outside of the house. I attached the Eze Breeze 3D symbol I made showing the problem in the original post. I wasn't understanding Michael's explanation for how to correct the 2D symbol. Thanks!

Michael - thanks again for the post. I have no clue what you're telling me to do here. I've looked in the knowledge base and haven't found anything specific to creating window symbols. Can you point me to another post or perhaps a video? Kevin

Thanks Eric. Yes, that's what I was getting at in the original post. I guess I misunderstood what Mark was saying about being able to change these details without exploding the auto-dormers. Kevin

Mark - when I open the auto-dormer DBX, I have the attached choices to add a frieze, but I cannot change the size of it. The main roof is using a 1 x 12 for the frieze which is too big for the dormers. At the dormers I want to use a 1 x 6. You say you can choose a different roof type, but I don't see where it's possible to change the molding details. Am I missing something? Thanks, Kevin

Glad you pointed that out. I was thinking I was to use the explode block tool! The changes I want to make are to the frieze board styles. The standard frieze is too large to work at the dormers. Thanks again!

Thanks Mark. Appreciate it!

I've got several dormers created using the Auto-Dormer tool. Is it possible to convert these into editable parts whereby I can change the roof to something other than the default? Thanks, Kevin

Thanks Michael. I'll give this a go tomorrow. I appreciate the help. Kevin

I can't find much on this, but need to create a custom window to act as an Eze Breeze 4-Track Vertical Panel. I've been able to get what I want in a 3D view, but the plan symbol is offset by 4.5" and is protruding outside the rough-in. I know why it's happening as I offset the origin for the symbol to make it work in the 3D view. Had I not done this, the window in 3D projects beyond the building. It's like I can't have both in alignment. I have tried CAD Block Management to create a new 2D block and moving the origin, but it's not working. I'd appreciate any help with this. Attached is the symbol. Thanks, Kevin Eze Breeze 4 Track Vertical Screen Panel.calibz

Mark - yes, you're right. This was taken from the survey.

Thanks Robert. I was just wondering what the markings meant. I've never seen this listed next to the norther pointer.

I'm creating a terrain from a site plan and trying to determine North. The plans show the attached image for the North pointer. Can anyone tell me what the text above and below refer to? The copy I have is rather blurry, but below the arrow I believe it says "P.B. 66, PG 38" and above "Record Meridian". I've never seen this on a plan before and have searched the internet trying to identify the markings. Anyone know what this is? Could it simply be referring to the deed? Thanks, Kevin Record Meridian.tif

Thanks Eric. I'll keep fiddling with it. Kevin

Thanks Eric. Took me a while to get the file reduced and took 10 minutes to upload a 23mb file - weird. Really appreciate you taking a look. Kevin CHF_TEST_07-24-20.zip

Thanks Eric. That works sorta', but now have this problem. Is there a setting to tell Chief to build this attic wall? Kevin

I am trying to create a gable roof on the second floor of this house. The 1st image shows the situation where I have to create a wall with "Roof Cuts Wall at Bottom" - much like a dormer. When I pull the roof over to meet the siding (images 2 and 3), it creates a jog over my roof-cut wall which leaves a gap in the siding. I have no extra breaks in this roof plane, but Chief is automatically creating this jog. Image 4 is a plan view of the situation. The file is huge and does not belong to me, so can't upload. Anyone have any suggestion on what I can try? Thanks, Kevin

Thanks Chop. At least I will be able to save an image if needed before it reverts back. I appreciate the video. Kevin

Thanks Chop. I may just redraw them with a polyline solid. Kevin

Thanks Chop. You realize I was kidding, right? In fact, I am still laughing about it. Kevin

Ha ha ha... Guess I was being a little dense there. Thanks for wasting my time while searching for this feature Kevin

Thanks Chop. Where do I find this "randomly display structural items"? Preferences? I looked in the camera view settings and prefs. Attached is the plan. CHF_Beacham_Shambaugh_REMODEL_07-17-20.zip

Like the title states a rafter ridge has a break in it in camera view. It's definitely once piece. Anyone got any ideas on how to solve this one? Thanks!

Chris - you are correct that the plans call for 2 x 6's; however, I have measured them from the inside and they used 4 x 6's 4ft O/C. Excellent suggestion regarding the structure near the full height windows. Thanks for the input. Kevin

MoeGia - thanks for the interesting info and link. I will share with the client. Very helpful to know the T&G thickness. Kevin