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I use the Plus button to add them to the Post where I want them too, but I haven't seen the Snipping Tool make such small pics before , unless you are using a small monitor/screen? as I think the snipping tool captures at true screen size..... which I guess is why mine are big (32" screen)

it works per the Manual for me.....you do need to select the WMR to get the Temporary Dims to display along with the edit handles.....if they don't you have toggled Temp Dims OFF there is an Icon on the RH Toolbar , large T with a diagonal double ended Arrow ...the box should have a check mark if they are ON. M.

Curious if the Label on the JD Line (JDL) changes to the correct size for you ? ...... The Joist will re-space as shown , ( on rebuild ) and the Spacing measurement (24" in pic) changes but I am not sure why it is saying the Joists are 4x12 ? The I-Joist JDL is showing sizes and spacing correctly

It is do-able ....... by selecting Joist and then Shift-Selecting the Joists you want to be 1.5" , it will say no change , when you open the DBX due to the group selection, but it does allow it and apply the thickness change. I think this would be a good one to add to Suggestions actually ...if we can specify type and Depth why not width per room? M.

How are you making the pics Larry? they are really Tiny , try the Windows Snipping Tool...see my Signature for a how too. Ok I think I get it now........... the floors are the same heights but different thicknesses...... and you want the siding all the way down..... I have not tried it but I think CS's method of adding an AirGap/Opening-No Material to the bottom of the Floor Structure should work as CA is hard-coded to drop the siding to the bottom of the Floor Platform. M.

1.) each WALL DBX has theRim Joist Radio Button under Structure ( 4th section) ........... Default is Automatic 2.) let me check..... I think the Room's Joists will have to be group selected and changed to 1 1/2" though.

Some Mouse software has the ability to change the scroll Direction too...

Can you post a Pic Larry ? I don't think I quite understand what you are trying to do..... Michael has a method for removing different layers in the Tips Forum I think it is , by making what is called a Wall Layer Cutting Tool , I'll see if I can find the Thread. @Alaskan_Son

1.) in the Wall DBX there is a radio button for the No# of Rimjoists ........ If you have changed the Plan Default under Ext. Wall it will effect all exterior Walls. 2.) you should be able to Frame the Room with 2x12 with the Room's DBX>Structure>Floor Structure settings at the bottom....

You have both Flat Ceiling and Shelf ceiling checked but I think the real issue is that the Open Room above is causing the Ceiling not to build ( or is cutting it off) , if you chose shelf ceiling and a height of 90" it shows up for example.... changing the Wall definition back to your normal exterior Wall ( IFC,Siding. Drywall) did not fix the missing Drywall at the Open Room Below area like I thought it would but I seem to be having issues lately with X10 no rebuilding 3D views or it "remembers" things it shouldn't....

The Ceiling planes just need pulling up to the center of the Room (apex) but the gaps in the walls are due to the Open below Room you have created on the 2nd level to get the Loft Area, I'm not sure why CA isn't filling them in properly though? it's basically the floor thickness ... perhaps check wall definitions and alignment 1st.... I'll have another look later when I have more time if needed... M.

I don't see the F&F Logo ( 3rd pic in post 1 ) in you Forum Signature ? but as David said any image type file should work , if Save in plan is Checked in the Image's DBX I would of thought it wouldn't have this issue though. ( ie the link being lost ) Put the logo File in your Chief Data Folder and import it from there , then you should always have it and the link should always work , saving it "In plan" can increase File size but the size of a Logo shouldn't matter too much in this case. M.

He says he's using a Laptop Rod , so he'd need a USB to Parallel Port Cable type Adaptor instead , as above in post #4. I would suggest some research on Google with the Plotter Model No# though and make sure to find a Compatible one, though I have had good luck with Startech products and Support.

If you have the PW etc what is the Issue ? some of the Older Versions my not run on Win10 , for one that old you may need XP or Perhaps Win7? Do you mean a 25pin DB25 Printer Cable perhaps? there are USB to DB25 Converter Cables available eg : https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200160

Same here Roof Grade Vinyl (60-90mil) usually , I have ripped out too much Fiberglass due to building movement or User damage to recommend it as the replacement. I try to get Clients to add some kind of "Duck Board" , a removable Panel, made from Decking to protect the Vinyl though. M.

Perhaps Chief will Import the Sketchup .dae or .skp better if Structure works in Sketch Properly?

Perhaps cos you have Print at 1/2 Scale Checked in the pic above? Johnny may have printed to Scale (1/4"?) and you also have the Print setup scale in the layout file set to 1"= 2" instead of 1=1" which is unusual , not sure if that is an issue or not?

Thanks for the Stretch Plane Info Joe , I had a play around for my own practice and made these quick Cubicle Doors MHD_Cubicle Doors_X10.calibz

The Files in Program files>Template are the Backup templates not the ones in use , those are in your Chief Data Folder>Templates , which is usually in My Documents. Chief uses the ones in the Program Files folder to fix any issues with the ones in the Data Folder if needed. Also, it's good to have your Forum Signature filled in, especially with the Software Version, and of course a real Name is nice too .............. See mine below in Blue for how to do that. If you don't see my Signature then you have them turned off for the Forum so you need to Toggle it on by going to the Upper RH Corner of this Forum Window and Clicking on your Username and making sure Signature are enabled (green) and then Add your Own Sig. too : UserName> Account > Signatures M.

did you explain the Issue to Structure ? perhaps they can change their Output for you somehow so Chief can import easily , be to their benefit to deal with Chief Direct I'd think and work it out... M.

I thought for some reason that we had premade Door only symbols in the Library but it appears not ..... You can make a Door from a Polyline Solid though pretty easily or multiple PL Solids and convert it to a symbol.

So it says not filtered at the top of the Library Window? maybe time to call Tech Support ....they won't call you .....I have seen this reported a few times so there maybe a fix... please let us know if you do find out. just had a thought.... Win10 installed a cumulative Update this week , maybe it messed something up? https://www.chiefarchitect.com/company/contact.html no 1-800 no# anymore though....

I assume you tried the usual like rebooting and restarting CA ? You haven't accidentally set a Library Filter to ON have you? ( seen that one here before ) Is the User Library File still where it is supposed to be ? Preferences>Folders>Show button will tell you where it should be...

Try a Doorway and a resized Door Slab from the Chief Library...... Also, it's good to have your Forum Signature filled in, especially with the Software Version, and of course a real Name is nice too .............. See mine below in Blue for how to do that. If you don't see my Signature then you have them turned off for the Forum so you need to Toggle it on by going to the Upper RH Corner of this Forum Window and Clicking on your Username and making sure Signature are enabled (green) and then Add your Own Sig. too : UserName> Account > Signatures M.

Unfortunately HDI can not do any of the above , not even HD Pro does , so an inverted Cone maybe your only Option? But HDI can not cut it.... Unless one of the kind Gentlemen here exports his model for you ? The Home titles have their own Forum called HomeTalk over here : https://hometalk.chiefarchitect.com/?_fromLogin=1 Same Username and Password over there......someone may have a workaround over there? It's good to have your Forum Signature filled in, especially with the Software Version, and of course a real Name is nice too .............. See mine below in Blue for how to do that. If you don't see my Signature then you have them turned off for the Forum so you need to Toggle it on by going to the Upper RH Corner of this Forum Window and Clicking on your Username and making sure Signature are enabled (green) and then Add your Own Sig. too : UserName> Account > Signatures M.