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Probably a better idea indeed, it wouldn't take long using the Polyline Solid Cylinder and multicopy set to 4" to make a new Panel symbol actually. Mick.

Thanks for the News Kevin , I haven't had time to play with it yet.... Mick.

Use the Panel Setting and apply square mesh as the material ( only see through in STD View ) Most Clients I've had said it was called Hardware Wire in the US and usually 4x4" in size , pretty common at Farm Supply Stores apparently. think i set Chief size to 20x20 here ( don't link to pattern )

There are quite a few Revit crossovers to Chief now for the reason you discovered .... as far as 1&2 I think a custom macro would sort that out quite easily , and if you don't know Ruby there are people here on the Forum who help out and others who have Macro packages for Sale too. 3.) CA generally does not recommend Drawing without the Snaps on, ( it is easily disabled with the CTRL Key temporarily if needed), you do not need to show the snap grid however. There are numerous things eg in CS , that still don't have Snaps though that seems a bit better in X13 is slowly improving version by version , but Wall Layers , is something many have asked for but has not be implemented at this time. Snapping to the Main ( structural) Layer or Surface is current available depending on your Settings. 4.) I am not an Engineer, so don't run in to it much myself but Chief uses Grid rounding by default (an option) which in some cases can cause issues I have seen reported here, I am sure others will comment on that, but all in all I find Chief very accurate if the Defaults are setup correctly. ( In the background I think chief works to 13 decimal points BTW ) You will also find the Community here is pretty strong with many giving freely of their Time.... Mick

Yep , it does sound like the different Resolution Text issue that has been around for a few Versions now at least... Can't comment on whether it is fixed in X13 , though I have not run into it myself yet , there was a new update last night to x13 though. Mick

Check out Mark's Posted plan in this Thread, to figure out the technique and make yourself a little Library of parts.... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/31610-dimensioning-issues-with-x13/?do=findComment&comment=249890

Check out Mark's Posted plan in this Thread, to figure out the technique and make yourself a little Library of parts.... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/31610-dimensioning-issues-with-x13/?do=findComment&comment=249890 Mick.

Ya sorry forgot Doors and Windows being Parametric don't have "Symbol" status , it is how I rename other Stuff for Schedule eg a Generic Fridge or Washer and Dryer , Faucets etc , so the correct name shows in Schedule even if I don't have a true 3D model. Mick.

did you change the Symbol Name in the Library or just the Object name? M.

With a special Wall Definition it is possible, though I am not sure what other issues it may cause down the line. The biggest issue will be that you want the bottom of the slab 1" below the top of the Stemwall as Chief Automatically wants to place the Slab on the Stemwall due to the way chief uses Rooms and the bottom of the floor structure. The simple fix is to spec the floor slab at 3" in the room/floor settings and the use a 4" CAD box in Cross Sections though. ( 3rd pic ) ALT. Wall Def.

The Symbol Name usually AFAIK but Windows and Doors being Parametric it maybe Hard-coded? I didn't play with it more.... I guess it's not using the name you gave it in the library?

Could you remove the Lines in Layout if needed ? maybe not possible with this though ? M.

Ah - huh , that's why I couldn't find it..... post was about the "Paint Spray Tool" not "Paint Can Tool" (Material Painter) You should put a copy over in the Tips Forum too... M.

it comes from the OIP Description Field AFAIK which you can edit..... you can also double click it in the Component panel to edit

I would not recommend this for Exterior Walls eg Stone vs Siding as it only changes the Material not it's thickness in the Wall Definition. There is a Post here on the Forum about "Best Practices for the Paint Can Tool" ...try a search for it..... Mick

There was a bug with Edit Area early in X12, that's why I asked about another Plan ( more likely a defaults Issue) so I would report this to T.S. through your Digital Account. thanks. Mick.

Are you pasting into a new Plan or just moving it over a bit? Pasting into a new plan may cause the Structure to pickup the "Defaults" for that plan .... M.

Are they in Chief Plan File Format already? or do they need to be modelled in chief 1st? M.

Additional licenses just went on Sale Tamela just so you know

thanks Larry . Lots of changes under the hood in X13 , so I might need to follow CA's advice to rebuilt my templates off the X13 provided Templates. Mick

Yes it just lets the Card come out of boost mode when it is no longer needed, and thus generates less heat , both for the Card and the Room you are working in, my 3080 is like sitting on a little heater at times..... M.

Hi Larry , just curious if this was a Plan started in X12 or if your Template was built in X12 , as I am seeing some anomalies in those types of plans. ( and bad PBR) M.

did not see this happen but I think they finally fixed the speed Issue I mentioned in the Chatroom a few weeks back..... seems "snappier" now hopefully not a Placebo Effect

Handy for Porches etc where you want a full foundation under it like the house..... M.

Might be a Template thing as like Doug said when you set the Default Stemwall height for level 0 to Default (36" from foundation defaults) it appears to build correctly. but let it auto build again and the 115 comes back .... delete the foundation and use Edit Area to copy building to a clean X13 template plan perhaps, as I am seeing other weird anomalies with plans Brought Forward too. Instead of making the porch wall a foundation wall in the structure Tab try setting it as Create Footing/foundation instead. Mick.