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Thank you both. The info is exactly what I needed. @Alaskan_Son you went above and beyond, by doing it. Thank you very much.

Is there anyone that can convert/split this 3D object so I can add it to the library? I have imported the whole object, but I really only want the fence to put on top of a wall. I included a screenshot so you have an idea of what I need. If there is an easy way to do this in side CA, let me know. I would need it to be 6'4" wide. Wrought Iron Fence.objWrought Iron Fence.objWrought Iron Fence.obj Thanks, Gary Wrought Iron Fence.stl

Thank you everyone, it was both changing the middle column width to get the text wrap and workaround of the "known issue" of the end column that helped me. I appreciate your taking time to help. Gary

Thanks, I thought I was doing something wrong when the end column kept messing it up. I didn't try the middle columns after that. I appreciate your time to look at it.

Hoping someone can help figure out how to change this. I did this a while ago, by pasting excel cells into a regular text box. I am not sure how I manipulated the grid to allow for more than one line of text in the header box, but can't seem to recreate it in another similar table. Also, if I try to shrink the last column "Length" it reverts to one line. What are the controlling factors for this? I have attached a Layout and the table pic in question. Solar B.layoutSolar B.layout Thanks, Gary Solar B.layout

@rgardnerit was the roof layer and attic wall layers that were turned off. Thanks everyone for looking at this. Sorry, if I wasted anyone's time.

it is back clipping somehow. It does it with "All Layers ON" in the active display options. Lewis Home 11-16-2020.zip

@rgardner nothing there. @solver I did. I even went up to 3D and let it create a auto front elevation;

After just reading about someone with broken toolbars, I decided to check a previous version if this drawing. It doesn't have any issues and work like normal.

Has anyone seen this before. It was working fine. I made some changes to the drawing and when I update the Layout i get a clipped elevation. I created a new camera and I still get the same thing. The drawing is large, so I thought I would start with screen shots first. Old camera: Refresh after update view: I have looked in the defaults for the camera, the camera itself, but everything looks normal. Not sure where else to begin. Thanks, Gary

@ChopsawThank you so much, that did the trick.

I am trying to understand the labeling system in CA. If I add a new device, I can create a label a half dozen different ways, and all of them seem to work. If I decide to create a schedule with that item, still no problem. As soon as I add another item to the plan, which is then included in the schedule, the labels change to schedule labels generated by CA. I can't seem to turn them off in any form that still allow the original label to be displayed. Is there a trick to removing the schedule labels from the layout. I am trying to perform an as-built system inventory of a customer's site. They want an equipment schedule and this seems like it should be easy enough.

I changed the structure on the lower wall to stop at the ceiling above and it seems to have fixed it, but the upper and lower framing did not seem right. I did what you said and all looks good. Thank you. I did see that cross at the coordinates, but not sure what it is. How do I get rid of that, if its a problem? Thank you for your time @Chopsaw

@Chopsawthank you, I did see the ballooning and turned it on and off with no change in effect. I am starting to wonder if it is because part of the garage is open below.

@Chopsawthat is not checked on either floor.

I have a wall on the back of the garage - 2nd floor that is not framing. I didn't notice it until I tried to place a window in the wall and the stud wont go away. Can someone help me out with this? Window_Problem.zip

How do I draw a curved soffit? I have tried a few different things with mixed results. 1. I drew an invisible curved wall, that enclosed the space to be a separate room. This framed the wall correctly (somewhat) for the drawings but the wall doesn't show up on the 3D view. 2. Created a polyline solid, curved the face and changed type to drywall. This created the exact look I wanted in 3D, but there is no framing on the framing layer. Should I have put this on the "Cabinet - Soffit" layer when converting? Also trying to make this a trey ceiling with a -12' value. It created the lower framing, but created an error. 3. Tried everything I could think of with pony walls and railings, but they still confuse me a bit. 4. Used the cabinet soffit tool. This does not seem to allow for curves and odes not create framing. Do you ignore framing and create a detail drawing? As a new user I am still trying to understand the correct way to achieve things in CA. Gary

@DavidJPotter Thank you. That is exactly what I need.

Does anyone have suggestions on how to draw window grills. I have attached a picture of what I am thinking of.

I am having an issue with my tray ceilings. They render correctly in 3D, but the ceiling framing never generates. I have been through all of the tutorials and checked all my settings. I even turned back on auto build framing. I lowered the ceiling height in the rooms prior to creating the tray, so it would not affect the trusses. Do I have to hand draw this?

Glenn, Thank you for your help. I went through this and it did work out. It did leave quite a bit of cleanup to do, but faster than redrawing the whole thing.

Hello, I am new to this software and have only been using it for two days. I have created a moderately complex floorplan and realized much later that I have an issue that I could use some help fixing. The main house is one level. I would like to raise the ceilings on the first floor in most of the house. The garage is two story with an overall height restriction of 25' so it cant change. Since I have a minimum height it the lower garage section it can't change either. Everything was drawn at the same level. I would like to have 11' ceilings in the house and lower the 2nd level of entry tower by 24", while leaving the garage as drawn. Any suggestions in accomplishing this are appreciated. Chief Plan v5a.plan