HumbleChief

Agreed

I guess I meant each macro lives in each plan file not in a general location like preferences so if you want to use them again you have to copy/import them from one plan to another. Just so people know they are not like preferences that effect each and every plan but are indeed plan specific and need to be copied/imported to be used again.

GREAT tip Perry!! Thanks!! Perry aren't macros like that plan specific? If so do you copy/export/import them from plan to plan?

I'm not understanding the term 'architectural notes' as it seems a bit all encompassing to me. Do you mean plan specific notes? General notes that pertain to most plans? Boiler plate notes that appear on all Layouts? Plan specific notes obviously need to live within a plan file, either on the plan sheet itself, positioned to show properly on the Layout Sheet or in a CAD detail that's been sent to Layout. Hard for me to see how to avoid plan specific notes being in the plan file and keeping track of them. A Layer with a name you can remember works pretty well. I've got (at least) 3 different layers for my plan text. Separate layer for my room labels, general text, plan notes, maybe more. General notes that pertain to most plans? They can live on a Layout page and be modified as needed and positioned where one chooses. That Layout page can contain multiple notes and classes of notes. What I've done over the years is added note after note after note with each plan check as each plan checker asks for a new note and now I have an almost complete Layout page with a bunch of notes that should satisfy any plan checker. If they are in a macro and the text changes Perry's macro idea should work but I'm too simple minded to add macros to my skill set. Boiler plate I treat the same as above. Just stored on my Layout page and added/positioned within the Layout as needed.

This is a good idea as I have had plans with hidden items in the background affecting the current structure. Also try the "All On" Layer, and make sure every layer is on, this will sometimes show a odd attic wall or something that's affecting the plan. EDIT: Also wish I could see the problem

Use this feature all the time. Yuge time saver.

I so remember that time too Perry before Anno Sets and to me Chief knocked it out of the park when Anno Sets were introduced. Far exceeded my expectations.

I'll remember that for any future videos. When I first started with Anno Sets it was an easy way for me to remember that the Layer was associated with the Anno Set by labeling the Layer with the word Anno which I think reinforces the point that it's important to use whatever works and is comfortable for you and is easy to remember.

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Just watched another Anno Set video from the UGM and the Chief narrator used the same technique which I hadn't seen before from Chief.

Hey Perry wondering though, is it the same basic, Copy/create new Anno Set, define Anno Set defaults - create new Layer Set, define new Layers in new Layer Set, done? Just not so many Layers and different names etc.? Thanks

Too true Scott. I watched a new video on Anno Sets and really can't understand how Chief intends them to be used in real world design. BTW I don't think Wendy is promoting a different method at all. It's essentially the same thing. Copy/create a new Anno Set. Create a new Layer Set (usually a similar/same name) refer to the new Layer Set then set layers up in the new Layer Set. Same as your method, same as my method (Perry's is secret) but not the same as Chief's, which is as you put well, very confusing for the average user.

After all that - I hope someone finds them helpful

Yeah I started that a hundred years ago and can't break the habit now. I hope anyone watching knows that they can name the Layers whatever they find useful.

It's exactly the same method. Copy/create new Anno Set. Create new Layer Set to match. Set Layer Set properties - done. I think the method gets lost in the verbage and explanation in the video which will probably resonate to some people and not to others., which is the whole idea of presenting them. Some people like Wendy's approach. Others prefer Scott's. Hopefully my videos speak to another group that can follow my methodology and be helped a little. (Dying to know who 'all of us' is)

Probably choosing the wrong words but isn't that what I did? I created a new Layer Set for the new Anno Set - I thought. Are you talking abut the same thing Perry? The words look the same "create a new Layer Set for a new Anno Set" but I could be reading it wrong. Or something different? Without a video it's hard to understand what you're suggesting (hint hint). But nothing in the system I use is simple and it's a leftover technique from a few versions ago when Anno Sets first came out. I'm just so used to my system that it's become comfortable. One more thing - the intent of the videos was to show the usefulness of a new Anno Set and how one user creates them, which may appear a lot different than Wendy's (and Scott's) technique but is, in essence the same technique. Not saying it's the right technique, but one that might help others discover their own that works for them (Scott). I also just watched Scott's Anno Sets for dummies and I think each technique might look different simply because of who we are as we record the videos and the way we go about essentially the same thing. I believe we all decided that this approach made sense many versions ago during beta testing of the newest version with Anno Sets. Are there other system that work too? I'd love to see and learn from them.

I ran into a situation where I wanted/needed a new Anno Set and thought I'd record the/my process and reasoning for a new Anno Set. EDIT: Please read post #16 from Dermot at Chief explaining (much better than I) the intent of Anno Sets.

Or if you like Wendy's approach you can download her plan file (pretty sure she posted it) with the Anno Sets she created, the Anno Sets should be in the plan that you use to build your new Anno Sets from. I've also got a template you can have with bunches of Anno Sets I can send you or post here and you can see if they are of any help. Problem is, of course, that Anno Sets are very personal but you can see what another users has chosen and if you need any particular help contact me and I'll help you understand them a bit better. Check this plan out and see if it helps in any way. Remember, again, they are many years in the making but you can pick and choose the ones that work - or not. PLAN TEMPLATE 8_15_2015.plan

https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/6468-stream-of-stuff-from-wendy/

Thanks johhny. I have 0 PS skills but your tut might give us boneheads hope.

Nice work. All in Chief with a Photo Shop chaser?

GREAT video. Not sure who to thank that I live in CA and don't have to deal with frieze and corner boards!

Thank you and I really appreciate the time it takes to do the videos. Sane terrain sounds pretty good. Greg, I think she likes chocolate.

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