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I"m guessing the Arrow isn't connected then? as you shouldn't see the macro , just it's output. As Michael mentioned %object_properties% is what you'll see in x14 chief Templates, ( where I copied it from ) though Joe Carrick has his floating around on the Forum too. M,

If you put %object_properties% into the text box ( it will be huge - zoom out ) you will see all the available Macros for the Wall. Even then you may need one of the macro guru's to do you a custom one.... Mick.

This would be a good/better option if you have to do a Whole House of doors.....rather than a Single Door or Feature Wall.... M.

Gene is right unfortunately , your Boss needs to act before Jan. 9th if he want's the lower cost Perpetual Licenses, even if the Videocard has to wait.... Like your Boss ( and Brother? ) did originally you will likely need to build a Library of Details , you can even import your current ones (DWG/DXF) but there is no way to enter a few Parameters into a DBX ( Dialog Box ) and it will send it all to Layout for you, however you could build a Layout Template with "Typical (scaled) Details" in it, so that work does not need repeating every Project. Lots to read up on about Layouts and Templates is my guess and creating CAD Details as well ..... These all have a PDF to download as well... Start a Library ! https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00737/creating-and-using-layout-templates.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-02862/resizing-a-layout-title-block-and-border.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-03018/setting-up-layout-template-pages.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00766/creating-cad-details.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00500/customizing-a-cad-block-or-detail.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00002/adding-a-cad-object-cad-detail-or-text-to-the-library.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00283/troubleshooting-dwg-dxf-file-import-issues.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00199/modifying-the-scale-of-an-imported-dwg-dxf.html One other Tip would be to get used to using the Project Browser , I keep it open on a 2nd monitor with the Active Display options.... https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-03003/using-the-project-browser.html Mick.

Then Try Ballooning the Walls Up in their Structure Tabs. * you do have Auto Attic Walls Enabled right? > Press Alt-Q (general Wall Defaults shortcut) and see if it checked. Mick.

Oh I completely agree , and this sample plans shows the Issue nicely , so I was hoping you had sent it in...thanks. M.

That would be a quicker fix if it does the "Cleanup" for you..... nice. M.

Sounds like you need to send it in as a bug if it only works 100% IF the Framing is exactly the same in both planes as , at least for me that is pretty unusual , Gables always seem to be one size larger that Eave details ie 2x8 vs 2x6. this should be a nice little example plan for them. M.

There is a known issue with multi-monitor setups IF the computer uses Nahimic's 3D Sound, as it thinks Chief is a 3D game and tries to enable the 3D sound and of course Chief doesn't have sound, which can cause crashes, I had this issue myself but I have not seen it reported recently. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/28384-multi-monitor-issue-fix-for-computers-with-nahimic-audio/?tab=comments#comment-226782 and https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/31335-known-incompatibilities-with chief-architect-software/?tab=comments#comment-260441 M.

Might be cos you have a bad gray knife blank ....there is a small "flap" sticking up on the Tip of the Knife and chief can't handle it. Yes , it seems fine once I sent the Knife outline to a Cad Detail cleaned it up and turned it back into a Solid back in Plan Knife Plan File : MHD_Knife.plan Mick.

you are talking about Auto dims in Elevations correct? and not talking about Plan View Rooms Dims.... or ? You might need to post the plan or at least a sample plan showing the Issue . ( must be under 14mb to post AND not open in chief when you attach it.) Mick.

Supposed to yes, but I find not always for some reason had to do it this week myself. * I guess I meant Materials , not structure

that's what the friendly Chief Forum is for , especially since all the "Tricks of the Trade" aren't in the Docs. Not at all ? or just not what you are expecting to see ? take some screenshots ( use the Snipping Tool ) and post them directly here into a post...... Mick.

or changing the Landing Floor structure materials to match the Decks should work too. M.

If you don't need the GPU raytracing that is an Option, but should not be necessary looking at your system specs, This issue has been happening with certain Nvidia Drivers since X13 though. so far , since back on Nvidia Driver 526.86 it has been fine M.

It does take a bit of figuring as chief doesn't make it easy , so a lot needs to be worked out with CAD Lines and a CAD arc for the Radius, however for the middle window you need to ignore the known Radius at 1st it seems and only input the RISE of the arch ( CAD lines help here ) and the dialog box will auto work out the radius for you when you hit tab. *after inputting the Rise into the DBX I found it would then let me input the Radius properly IF you get the rise close to whatit thinks the Radius should be. ( 3rd Pic.) 1. Chief's arch measurement are to the window itself , so ignore the casings in all cases. 2. for others the Double arch is the only Arch where you can enter a known Radius. You also add the Arch after mulling the "Lited" windows together , though Chief doesn't do a 100% great job of lites in Arched windows.

It makes me wonder if in fact the Dialog box is not essentially just a "Search Engine" the sifts through Dozens of previously drawn and saved "Details" to find and swap out Details as needed. M.

Yeah , those situations have always been an issue , and I admittedly haven't done much digging previously but if you turn off all layers and only turn the Roof Overhang lines on you can see Chief isn't generating the Shape correctly ? ( or maybe just highlights the Issue?) ie the 2 errant "Points" are part of the wrong "Plane", so like Roof Planes we would need the ability to alter those auto generated Roof Overhang lines I think. ( or they need to re-programme it? ) You can actually see it in 3D too if you turn on the Roof Overhang Area in 3D and select a Roof Plane.

Chief doesn't care if it is running on a Mac or a PC and can Open files made on either OS in the Other , you just can't open New files in Older Versions eg X12 won't open X14 Plans. It sounds like you may have Home Designer Pro though? not Chief so it is probably better to ask other Users of HDP (Pro) over on HomeTalk ( this is ChiefTalk ) which is here : ( same logon etc. ) https://hometalk.chiefarchitect.com/ M.

No problem and thanks for the Tip on using Google search on Images, I had forgotten that was an Option , might be handy for when I'm sent an Inspo Image and the Client has no clue where they got it M.

Hi Kevin , thanks for the write-up I am sure it will help others , I also have a thread here I update with known good Drivers for Chief if you or others need to check on what maybe a better Driver is you are having Issues here: https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/16205-nvidia-drivers-updated/ Are you aware of DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller)? it is free and made by Wagnardsoft ( I advise only downloading from their Site) and it not only uninstalls both Nvidia and AMD GPU Drivers completely, but also Intel's now, along with Audio Drivers as well. It's been around for many years, and is the defacto Uninstaller for weird display Driver issues, so you can get a "Fresh Start". DDU Ver. 18.0.5.9 was just released earlier this week .............. https://www.wagnardsoft.com/content/Display-Driver-Uninstaller-DDU-V18059-Released DDU Tutorial: https://www.wagnardsoft.com/content/DDU-Guide-Tutorial DDU Downloads come out of their Forum here : https://www.wagnardsoft.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4224 Mick.

the Windows Photo App should open a .jfif, it's a jpeg or similar...... this is it.......

You need a 1000 Series Card at a minimum now, the 600-700 series are not supported. However a cheaper 3000 Series card like a 3060 will suffice, though a 3070Ti or higher would be better especially long-term. Off course if the boss will go for a whole new system with a 3070Ti or 3080 all the better I'd think. If all those CAD details can be exported/saved to DWG or DXF out of CADVANC99, Chief can import them for example into a "Details Plan" and be sent to Layout from there. Mick.

Just hit me again on 527.37........ chief was lagging in the Library , I noticed PBR View was being used in the Preview and turned it off, and several minutes later it CTD ( crashed to desktop ) and disappeared with no save possible, and so I've lost about 10mins work since the last Auto- Backup. And as previously it is in a Plan started in an earlier Version ( Canvas uses X12 ) , not sure if it related , but seems a common theme for me. M.

This is an unusual look AFAIK, and would make your pages even narrower ... However you can move it all no problem , everything is on the Page 0 - it's all just CAD and text boxes and populates to every page, So Don't put anything on page 0 (zero) you don't want on EVERY page. P.S. you could also ask your local Jurisdiction , what other Page Sizes they accept, some accept Arch E for instance for large Projects. M.