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Very strange way to do things , 1st time I have seen things done that way , so didn't think to look at CAD Block Management , thanks for the Tip. If you Insert the *paperspace CAD Block most of the Text and Arrow are there ..... but If I was paying for access to a CAD Detail Website I'd be talking to them as well, since it it going to add a bunch of work as the "block" is tennie tiny in CA.

They've had the option a while now but I decided to save the 20-22% extra CA charges for "monthly payments" ..... might as well put it on the CC at those rates. M.

Pro is very capable , and with the current version he'll be able to share Files with you..... you will need to set the Plan to be editable in Home Designer on your end when you save it to send back though. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00516/sharing-a-plan-file-with-a-home-designer-user.html

I don't think you can legally as , like Ridge_Runner ( Mike) said above, you are using an upgraded version now , you can check that in your digital locker by clicking the Show Upgraded Version Box at the top. If the person just wants to "play" in 3D I'd suggest one of the Home Designer Products eg, Pro or Architectural depending on their needs and budget. M.

Ahhh yes ..... I guess I do that without thinking about it.... I always assumed Full Panel was needed with Full Overlay

I just used the Framed Panel Option under Panel Type , I didn't go out to the Library. M.

It appears Chief is not Importing the 07Text Layer from the DWG properly as Chief indicates the layer is not used in Chief ( no red + in ALDO), that layer is what most of the Text is on.....what we see is on the 08Dims layer ie 4" +/- etc..... *** Opened DWG in Draftsight and the Text is in the DWG and is on 07Text M.

The TEXT is not necessarily on Chief's TEXT layer , it will have imported I assume using whatever name was used in the DWG by the AutoCad User, as a trouble shooting step turn the All ON Layerset on and see if it is there...... select it if so, and then in the ALDO check it's true Layer to use. ***EDIT : TEXT Layer maybe called 07TEXT in this DWG.... Mick.

I don't see the Option Full Overlay checked in the Pics or the Options under it if either applies either.... M.

Open in Chief ? the file is locked if so.......... M.

I just used the Plan above...... House2 and deleted the Doors used as side panels on the left hand unit..... House2_MHD.plan

Me thinks you no follow instructions good.... it works just like MarkMc said........ Looks pretty good actually...............

I too find Text is often White or a Pale Yellow and hard to see in Chief , so I switch chief to a Dark grey background to check ....

If they were floating on the 2nd monitor , this will reset them to "Dock" back into the main Program window on the right and fix the Issue..... M.

Use the Cameras on the Perspective Cameras Menu/Icon which use the Standard Camera, not the Orthographic Cameras Menu which Use Vector View by default. Once in Standard View you can also switch the Render Type to Physical Based Rendering (PBR for short.) https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2426/ M.

Did you try Edit Area and Clip it out with maybe 2ft of wall each side and then save it as a A.Block , I am thinking the Walls should rejoin to the walls in the new plan okay but would need to play with it perhaps, if it doesn't work as a Window Symbol Properly that is?

Seems to work okay , though I don't have hundreds of CAD Details .... I guess to make searching easier you could use a "combo" system, ie have a Cad Detail Plan for each "Group" of Details , ( eg foundation,Wall , Roof etc) and within it keep the appropriate CAD Details ( in a CAD Detail not Plan.) M.

don't think he does , though a CAD Detail can be Blocked and Added to the Library , there is really no need if it is in your CAD Detail Plan , in a CAD Detail . ( and sent to Layout from there.... M.

This is my preferred method...... M.

And apparently I am not the only one.........

Does an archive copy still have them ? I am still not clear on how you erased Room Names? are you talking about just the room label text? Room Types or ?

Yep , it was that thread where I started using a symbol , it is posted over there a few posts below this one : https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/23244-q-window-how-to-do-a-sheetrock-return/?do=findComment&comment=192925 I have not found a reason yet to use it on the exterior. M.

A Symbol can work well if you want Drywall returns on the interior but still isn't 100% accurate

Yes ( maybe?? you're going to need to explain a bit more.... at least I have no clue what you are trying to do.... ) M.

CA uses the Casing size currently I believe though a suggestion has been made to allow us more control. I use a Sill Molding with apron built in if I need something different. M.