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I started in X12, so no way of going back to go forward. I'm still waiting on Jay. For now I am following the video above to see what I can make. Thank you

Hi David, I did purchase and download and install the ChiefSymbols, but the files are in .alb from 2003 and do not convert from the Library dropdown. I am still waiting to hear back from Jay concerning this, but was just wondering as I will need to figure something out. I will also watch the video above from Ryan, Tim Schrock does a great job. Do you have the brick and stone library in .calib format? Thank you, Steve

I just got this back... ChiefSymbols <jpalmer@chiefsymbols.com> 9:00 AM (4 minutes ago) to me Hi Steve - Very sorry, but we didn't receive notice of this purchase. We'll take care of it for you; glad you reached out. The link will be sent this morning. Sincerely, Jay ___________________________________________ Jay Palmer C A R D I F F C O N S U L T A N T S L I M I T E D 1470 First Avenue • No. 4A • New York, NY 10075 USA Developer of the ChiefSymbols® Libraries and Chief PowerTools Telephone: 212.717.5425 Fax: 718.208.4075 Email: jpalmer@chiefsymbols.com

How do I get my hands on it - he is not responding and I just paid $59 for it.

Thank you

I'm just running into this myself - Anyone?

Here is another video, a bit shorter where I show you step by step how I am connecting the default .plan to the default .layout https://www.loom.com/share/c0b7ffa04d504f4ab98fa45aa0e30169

Thank you! I am using it and it is working great for me. Mind you that I created a new common section CAD Detail which I should not have done. This was an issue only with connecting my new default .layout to older, incomplete .plan files. I have a few to get through and then I will be fine. The few new jobs I have done work perfectly! The old plans I only need to reconnect to my old common section file which takes a second, so not a big deal. I may do a new short to the point video on how to make the .layout file.

Here is a new short video of how I am using my default pre-set views layout moving forward https://www.loom.com/share/8b7e36d301e74d3f9cc86ebe0f5f55ac

Setup Default Views from .plan to .layout I have found a way to set up and automate my default template .layout file using my default template .plan file. In the video below I step through how to set up your .layout so that all your common views are already in place on your default template .layout file. I use pre set Plan Views (with print ready layer sets) of each floor. (Set up in the default template) I use pre set Cross Sections (My four elevation views). (Set up in the default template) I use CAD Details to connect my common cross sections. (Set up in the default template) I wanted to find a way to set up my default .layout file so that I no longer needed to send layout views from my .plan file to the .layout file any longer as that seemed redundant for 95% of my drawings. Let me know your thoughts or if there are other ways to achieve the same automation. https://www.loom.com/share/ba8e075063df47f5b4229acb30f7b4a9 I realize that as I explain this that the listener has an understanding of Plan Views, the Default Plan and Layout Template. Once again if I do not make myself clear, I set this up once using my Default Plan Template and my Default Layout Template, so that all future drawings will have all the Sections and Plan Views set up in the Layout once you connect your current drawing to the layout when prompted. Thank you, Steve

Ah! So I can just turn off the layer label - dah!

I was wondering if there was a way to block the text - would you care to share the code? And where do I place so it is suppressed before I send to layout? I did this long ago, but it does not effect sending to layout. Thank you

Thank you! I need them only for my sections and would like a specific font when I place the section in the layout. Thank you! I'm already doing this for my elevations because those are preset. + Automation is the key. I continue to remove these steps to speed up and create congruency from drawing to drawing.

Hello, On my sections, (not my typical 4 elevations) I would like to change the font on the title text. Is this possible without changing any other text? This is coming from my CAD Details Thank you

Found it...

ok - going into a meeting now but will look into that shortly - thank you

Hello, I'm trying to draw some ICF walls, how do I get rid of the sill plate and space? Thank you

Both worked perfectly! I made my own Living Area some time ago, but did not think about adding the macro to it. Thank you Sir!

When all the above fails - copy the floor with no Living Area and paste it into a new drawing. Then just create a text object in your original plan and enter the sq.ft. manually. Not cool, but works. Be mindful if you add or remove finished space, you need to update the text.

Steve Nestor helped me the answer... It was as simple as grabbing the paper grips and moving it into the center

See the video for more details. My front elevation moved off to the side - but it used to be in the center. https://www.loom.com/share/3c664f67494c447da453fd60a1a0c23a Thank you, Steve

Hello, How do others deal with this issue of showing only the main wall layer, and also show the pony wall details? https://www.loom.com/share/065ec43bccca444189befa2716629d75 Thank you, Steve

Thank you - I know how to make the molding now so I'm all set. But other may want them.

Thank you, Steve!