HumbleChief

Great video, learned a couple things and Scott is a very, very good presenter...

I appreciate anyone and everyone's work flow and the tools they choose to use but it might be important to point out how Saved Plan Views actually work. Not to change anyone's mind regarding same, or to change the tools any user should choose, but to ensure that those who choose to understand them better have accurate information if they decide to use them. So for anyone who would choose to learn more about Saved Plan Views the user does not have to "create (sic) even more defaults and even more layers and more, more, more." As a matter of fact if you already have Annotation Sets (now called Default Sets) the user doesn't have to recreate ANYTHING to use Saved Plan Views. Just insert the already created Default Sets in to a Saved Plan View. There is no "more, more, more" needed. I have no dog in whether someone uses Saved Plan Views or not but the information in these threads should be accurate at least, I think, for those who want to learn how they work.

Sorry for the confusion Chris, my reply was to Joey who I don't think understands SPV's and clearly does not like them. Your post was very clear, accurate, and the pics included very helpful. From my experience a user within Saved Plan Views does indeed have to "create a specific dimension default for a specific saved plan view, and a specific layer for that dimension default to reside on." I was trying to explain to those who do not want to use SPV's that what you suggested is exactly what one does with ANNO sets - that is - "create a specific dimension default for a specific Anno Set, and a specific layer for that dimension default to reside on." Same exact steps in ANNO SETS as in SPV's just a different name. Again sorry for the confusion...

Chief has traded simplicity for user power. The set up can be complex but the power is very useful when understood fully.

Creating a specific dimension default etc. is something that's already been done for those who prefer to use Annotation Sets. Do you not understand this? Curious Joey, why do you choose to disparage SPV's in any thread that promotes or explains Saved Plan Views to those who want to understand them better? You clearly don't like them, don't use them, nor understand them so why must you comment in ways that are certainly not helpful nor productive? Again, curious.

Michael, here's my edited truss using your video as a guide. Down right easy without the layer locked.. Thanks again.

Thanks Steve. Have never edited trusses before and didn't even think that the edit truss layer set would have the truss framing layer locked - by default? Won't fall for that again and am practicing my truss editing skills now to see what I can learn.

Thanks Michael, YIKES had the Framing, Roof Trusses Layer locked by default? Frustrating but I think I might have found a quicker method? I am trying the modify truss technique in your videos now to see what I can learn - with the layer unlocked.. Thanks again.

Funny how when and during posting a question the answer comes up. Here's what I ended up doing. Hope it helps someone in the future. ROOF_TRUSS_EDIT_1.plan

Have a pretty unique situation where the homeowner modified the trusses to install sky lights (cut them off completely to make room for the sky lights) and we now need to engineer the changes (leaving the remainder of the trusses) for city approval so the homeowner can rest easy with the changes. Have been through the drama this can create but my question is not regarding the complexities of the changes but was wondering how to edit a truss, or if it's even possible to do what I want? I've got the trusses open in a CAD detail window but can't seem to select anything to edit. I can select the truss then open the 'truss detail' window but again cannot select anything to modify the truss. Totally lost and may not be possible to do what I want but any help greatly appreciated as always. ROOF_TRUSS_EDIT_1.plan

NICE...

Works OK on the simplest plan here.

Tried it a couple different ways and can't get the railing to NOT work correctly both interior and exterior. Not much help I'm afraid... Did you try pulling the roof back from the railing then back over the railing to cut it with the roof plane?

Me neither...another thanks.

That is awesome. Did not know that and I have some legacy plans without any Saved Plan Views at all and have been re-building those views one at a time. Sweet.

YES, lots of great options for people to find the work flow that works best for them...

I am intending exactly that for a presentation and will test a bunch before hand - THANK YOU.

I don't know how many of you use DropBox but they have a version history feature that will 'restore' older file versions while saving current versions. BRILLIANT! I think I instructed X12 to use a default toolbar when installing it on my laptop and my custom toolbar was missing. DropBox - version history - June 5th file - RESTORE - toolbar is back. Sweet.

I loaded Chief on to my laptop and must have told it to get rid of my custom tool bars and install a default. Can't seem to recover the older customized toolbar file. Maybe dropbox?

THANKS Chris, been forever since I was not online with Chief.

Can't remember and will be presenting at a client's house with my lap top. Thanks.

Interesting thought/idea.

There's an option in the edit plan view dbx that might work for you?

Yes, must have misinterpreted your post.

Like floor level, zoom level, reference layers, pony wall display, couple other items. The floor level thing is very cool for my work flow.