M-Reed

I am not a big fan of the subscription model used by many software vendors of late. I will say Its nice to have the option to turn it off when not needed for those of us working part time but I have come to use the software in many ways which requires I keep a copy active. Most of the competition use subscription models now so there really isn't another option where the user can actually purchase the software any more. That said, I have watched the progress of the Home Pro Software over the years and have used it on various design / con doc jobs. For $595 initially and a $119 upgrade cost per year, I am just about to the point where it will serve my needs at a very considerable cost difference as compared to $229 per month ($2748.00 yr) I have adapted many routines to make it work just fine for standard con docs. Just a thought....

Pretty much made the investment worthless...

Late here but still valid. I have asked for this (Texas uses mostly brick) since the early days of Chief 6.0. Not even a comment from Chief Architect, but we did get a loan calculator..... Hmmm

I realize its late to respond, I've been busy and just read this. Having dealt with Colorado codes for many years, The best thing to do for the RES-Check requirement on a basement finish is to set it up just as you would for a new basement. You will find, as I did, it takes every possible measure to overcome even one of the basement requirements. EG: I had a finished basement without insulation under the slab. All my added insulation points such as roof and exterior wall barely got the project by. The code boys there know this and if you try to present the basement alone it usually will not pass since the basement slabs are almost always existing and without insulation. Make sense? Maxie

I tend to make things work without complexity. I like this as I can review all schedules in one place for editing. For example, I like to create a "shadow" effect around my schedule borders. With all schedules in place, I can copy paste this shadow over to each schedule and adjust to size. Also, it's eay to check content updates all in one view. I used the main floor plan as every schedule item is usually located in that view. Simple really and I am not wanting more layer use. Thats me. The real solution is for a setting when creating schedules to specify location and / or layer without having to manually adjust. Again, simplicity is key.

Create a default blank plan to provide third party, As-Buit drafters. This plan would contain all your settings of course. I realize this doesn't solve existing as-builts, but it prevents further issues. I request this any time I do work for another user. As to the converting, it's always a problem no matter how many adjustments are made. I can usually re-create model faster.

I approached this by selecting a drawing such as the main floorplan to generate all the schedules you will need in your plan set. Once generated, move them off to the side, out of the normal view in layout so as to not be seen. You can then select the schedules you desire and copy / paste them into other layout views. Just drag layout box border over enough so as to see schedules, copy / paste to page you desire, and reset border. No need to worry about turning off or on. The schedules will update automatically as they should. I like to use my windows / doors schedules in multiple views. This works well.

I realize this is an older post that Andy from UK brought to front with his reply. Adding input, I had a request for a hidden door within a closet to access a hidden gun room. Obviously a 12" deep shoe rack style door would not open without a bevel. The bevel / muntin would tend to make the hidden part pointless. In my situation I was able to address this by mounting the door on a tracked upright that was also hinged, allowing door to push back and then open on the hinges. Admittedly, my door was a small unit so not much weight to handle although weight was not a factor using a caster for support. if needed. This setup will also take care of arches or angle top units. It would require a wingwall of sorts to mount the track to if a sidewall is not available as was in my design. Just my opinion offered to those of you who tend to be DIY oriented as I am. LOL

No, the home pro forum mixes the seeking help / offering services. You are good to go. See my post under offering services by Maxie Reed

SRC Designz is offering help for Home Pro projects as well as Chief Premier plans and / or models. I'm Maxie Reed and am retired partially after 51 years in construction and 28 years in Design and Drafting (Using Chief since Version 3.0, 3D Home Architect by Broderbund and AutoCAD prior) I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Max 'Maxie" Humphreys SRC Designz maxrhj@srcdesignz.com Anyone wishing more info, please send a request for PDF plan examples and references from various sources. Also, I can send a PDF of SRC pricing

Remember, you can place a support beam / header within the wall above in order to maintain the code minimum head room requirement.

I sent you a private message with contact info. Anytime.

Unfortunately, that's not the case. Every program I have followed (Softplan, Datacad, Vectorworks, AutoCad, and many others) all have adopted the subscription model.

It's been years (1995 - CA4) when I first started asking about brick sills for windows. Now 2024, some 29 years later.... Brick Window Sills? Maxie Reed

I realize you may have already made agreement with another Chief Pro but, in case not, I would like to encourage you to at least discuss with me your options. I am a veteran Chief Architect user since version 3.0 and AutoCAD prior to that as well as a master builder for 40 years. It is my intention to focus on As-Built work for clients such a you as well as Architects and designers. Depending on your location, I will consider travel to your home site as part of the project. Not only dimensions but all structural elements are included. Will combine with site survey if available or will contract a survey to be done if not. Feel free to reach out, I will be in touch within a 24 hour period. Sincerely, Maxie Reed Location: Texas maxrhj@gmail.com