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I don't think that tool bars are 'plan specific' like defaults are. They are instead like preferences in that they effect every plan in a global manner. I wonder if, after you get your tool bar the way you'd like it and then go to 'customize tool bars' select configuration, copy the current tool bar to a new custom name and 'switch to' that new custom tool bar. That might give you a fall back if the config falls apart in the future. Also check that the tool bar location to make sure it can't be overwritten with a back up or some other unwanted change to the tool bar config. I've got my own custom tool bar set up as shown but don't know if this will help.

^^^this. Or maybe a separate ceiling plane for the drywall ceiling?

A link for the OP, hope this helps, btw I had no idea there were so many PDF markup programs. https://www.google.com/search?q=best+pdf+markup+software&oq=best+pdf+markup+software&aqs=chrome.0.0l5j69i64.5839j1j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Of course, if I worked for a large production home builder it might make sense but for my usage 'overkill' and I would not suggest what might be good for an individual user. It's also been a very long time since I shopped for PDF software and again would not suggest that Foxit will work for anyone else, or even that it's good in any objective manner, just another option.

Been using Foxit for a very long time. Have no idea how it compares to BlueBeam, which I don't consider 'reasonably priced', but it has served me for years for my perhaps simple PDF needs. https://www.foxitsoftware.com/shopping/

Not currently but an often requested feature.

Yeah darn it, every time I want to use it I get discouraged and remember why I don't use the feature - like so many Chief features, so close to being genuinely useful.

I want to be able to change all window and door trim colors between black and white using a style palette but there are 3 types of exterior doors; sliders, bi-folds and hinged and it looks like only one type can be 'added' to a style palette. I would love to learn how they can be used in this instance. Is it possible? Too funny how posting these questions sometimes brings up the answer while posting. I usually delete the post as I answer my own question but perhaps this will help someone out there. I'll try 3 different style palettes, one for each door type. Should work fine. Thanks for the help.

Woke up with a strange thought - isn't the whole idea of having more than one Layer Set that they NOT be consistent? If they were 'consistent' it seems like just one would work for every drawing situation. Having just one Layer Set may not be a horrible starting approach if there's currently too many to keep track of or modify. Meaning start with one Layer Set, dialed in as preferred, then copy/modify as drawings dictate to develop a complete set of Layer/Anno Sets that work for an individual's work flow. Plan Views (not pushing plan views) can be developed in a similar fashion. Let us know how you make out Michael.

I appreciate the effort and different work flows but for my work flow the above description is the natural evolution of Layer Sets as colors, line weights line styles change and serve different purposes within each Layer Set. If I had consistent line weights etc. it wouldn't last very long but work flows vary so more power to you.

I was wondering the same thing but then thought it might be nice to have consistent Layer Sets, with all the same names/line weights/colors etc. then turn on/off Layers for various Anno or Plan View Sets. My Layer Sets have evolved over the years and continue to evolve as I add or delete Layers for various reasons so there's no reason to have any 'consistency' and would most likely be counter productive for my work flow but to each their own of course.

The only way I can see to accomplish the task, which is monumental with 40 layer sets no matter the technique, would be to go in to Tools>Layer Settings>Layer Set Management and delete all Layer Sets (which I did not know Chief would allow) except for the one currently in use (which cannot be deleted), make all the needed changes in that single Layer Set, then Copy and rename the copied Sets. 40 times? Ouch, but doable. Very interested in a technique that might work.

Nice Brandt, glad it worked for you.

I think the whole up vote, down vote feature is childish and serves no useful purpose other than to make posters feel good or bad about themselves. Do we really need the feature? Oh wait, this could get a down vote - too funny/ironic.

Same here, been subscribed only recently..

Chief's YouTube channel is worth subscribing to IMO...

That works but you can change them all at once using the steps above.

In Layout window Tools>Layout>Referenced Plan Files. Change the ref'ed plans here.

Is your 'room' layer locked?

What version are you using?

Same here...

Very well done and might answer a lot of beginner's questions...

I think the answer to the original question depends on the nature of the inspections/permits and/or lack thereof. If it was me at my house over the weekend it would be down right easy to find a way to brace what's left of the stringer. A couple of glued and screwed 3/4" plywood gussets comes to mind. or steel plates, or...Pretty sure whatever the condition I, as most of the builders here, could find a way to make it strong enough to present no future danger. If, on the other hand you are designing the bracing for permits or an inspector all bets are off and you might need an engineer to verify a fix.

NICE... and ditto nice tip Joey.

...so helpful and informative. Just saying a thank you to everyone here.