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Wasn't there an app called RedPoint or similar out there? Can't seem to find it.

I always thought this would be smart but have never done so. Maybe I'll try on a smaller job.

When I get back to the office with my as built scribbles on graph paper I have an invaluable resource to check and re-check my measurements from. With Room planner or similar apps I've got nothing to refer to. If there's a wrong measurement how would I find it? My scribbles are a life saver so many times. I really want an app or another solution to really work, real world, on the job but haven't seen it yet. The upside to room planner is the direct import into Chief which should be huge. I would love to see room planner demonstrated on a 3 story split level, open roomed home and see how it works. Really curious. And...had no idea there were so many apps out there. http://freshome.com/10-best-free-online-virtual-room-programs-and-tools/ http://architizer.com/blog/roomscan-app/ https://www.smartdraw.com/floor-plan/room-layout-design.htm Even more... http://lasers.leica-geosystems.com/leica-disto-app-directory#45

How about a Surface and a hand held laser? If you set aside enough time to draw the condo you can catch that missing/key measurement before you leave the job site. I have a new laptop that I intend to take to my as built jobs but haven't tried it yet. With a nice stand and a much larger screen you could bring a lap top to the job for very little cost over a Surface and have a very workable solution. I can't see any benefit using a laser within Chief perhaps because I've done as builts for so many years that it seems it would just get in the way. Do others use like them? Curious. I have a hand held one for interior measurements that I currently transfer to pen and paper and a regular tape for exterior. Come to think of it if I had a lap top on site it would really have to live in a central location and I would probably measure my standard way to paper then transfer those measurements to the lap top to insure all the measurements meshed. It would increase my time on the job significantly and that's probably the biggest down side. Interested in what others have to say. Room planner may work for some but I can't see using it on a complex project, or even a simple one for my work flow. YMMV of course. And an iPad Pro? You really get so little in capability for the cost compared to a Surface. It would take a sea change in technology for me to get on the iPad train.

You can using reference Layers - it can be a bit inflexible but very doable. (Queue Glenn and short video)

No way can anyone help you without a plan. Please post the plan.

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You will almost always hear the same advice with any software program, "If you can afford it, buy the more capable package." To me, it helps to know why. Will you be doing anything other than kitchen design? Will you do any structural work i.e. removing/modifying large wall sections? Will you be adding floor space for your new kitchens? Will you need to develop exterior elevations? Will you be interfacing with any other Chief user(s) perhaps one that will provide you with as-builts as you create your design? If the answer is yes to any of the above (there are more) then Chief Premier will not only be a better choice but the only choice for some of the functions listed above. If not then Interiors should be fine. It might also be wise to purchase interiors until you need Premier then upgrade if the cost is reasonable or try Interiors for 30 days, if it works for you, you're good. If not buy Premier. Also contact MarkMc in post #3 of linked thread - he is really good with Chief and understands kitchen design. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/8490-compressing-text/#entry74766

Thanks Joe, That's kinds been my go to but was just wondering if there was more selection somewhere out. Found one that worked, with blended colors, pretty well. Thanks again.

I will probably use a Certainteed or Owens Corning shingle and thicken it but would like a some other choices if they exist. Anyone have an option? Looks like this.

Just wondering if it was only me - couldn't get on for 30 minutes earlier.

Here's an older thread that might help. I also think that shopping for a 13 x 19 printer that will custom print a 12 X 18 sheet would be good place to look. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/749-12x18-paper-size-printer/

Yes

AHA! I knew you were using some form of magic Glenn

Thanks for that report Dru. I found this to be true in Beta, reported it and then worked around it.

Thanks Rob, I've made my own before but appreciate the effort.

1. Any line/object can be placed on a separate layer and colored to your liking and that layer turned on/off to show what you would like. 2. Chief has reference Layers that you can set up to show an object/image on a lower/upper floor and trace. 3. Chief has a much more limited set of tools for 3D model furniture building than ArchiCad. It's doable but can be difficult depending on the complexity of the object.

I had something like that happen before. Never did figure it out. Had to re-boot I'm sure was the only way to fix it.

Nice work Dave.

yEAH DOWNLOAD THE NEW UPDATE IT'S SUPPOSED TO ADDRESS THAT BUG. caps lock sorry

Very helpful - thanks to everyone for the tips. I just tried my new Layout and Plan Template and Saved As the Layout and the plan file to a new folder then saved the plan as a new file and everything linked up fine. The key was in previous posts re: saving within the Layout file to start, then everything seems to link OK with all new revisions.

That's what I thought Scott. So when you re-reference a new file within the Layout, let's say it's a file from a completely different job, will the elevation update? I'm missing a step somewhere. Thanks for your help

Which is the same as doing a Save As within the Layout? I've got a couple new jobs I can try some new strategies on and really the only thing that was giving me problems was re-sending elevations which if that's all I end up doing then it's not that big a deal.

Thanks Joey, appreciate you taking the time.

What method do you use Joey?