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Another Option then is to "insert" the Block , from those already used in the Plan from CAD > Cad Block Management > (select fixture) >Insert > Click in plan to place the block. M.

In the Library , Chief has a "Electrical Legend" which is just a CAD Block , which you can explode if needed for the CAD Symbols ( or Alter as needed.) M.

this should help Ray...... CA should join the two planes easily once setup correctly.... https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01179/creating-an-attached-porch-or-carport.html or https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/article/KB-01086/creating-an-attached-porch.html M.

I'll stick to Chief I think, that 1st pic makes my head spin not being part rocket scientist ............. M. PS Ray you might want to check this CA Announcement before Jan.9th since you are on X12... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/37322-chief-architect-software-licensing-changes-beginning-january-10-2023/ https://www.chiefarchitect.com/licensing/

putting the error message into google ( rather than the Forum Search) will often find another post about Chief Errors Here on the Forum..... DB is correct by the way , there are a few Kohler symbols with this problem and one option is to export .DAE instead as it has a much higher limit. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/25591-3ds-export-error/ M.

Could of sworn I tested X13 on my 970 before I sold that system.... so had thought the 900 series was okay , though I think CA now recommends a 1000 series as a minimum. Mick.

As Eric mentioned if you can run X13 , then X14 should be no Issue , the Issue for most was the graphics requirements in the step up from X12 to X13 or X14 with the new 3D Engine ( called Astral) in X13 and up. If your SSAs are paid up , even if not using X14 then you are ok and will have the New Perpetual License as long as you keep paying SSA, let any of them expire and you will have to switch to Subscription ( $200mth / $2000/yr.) ( You can no longer transfer/sell licenses either ) https://www.chiefarchitect.com/licensing/ Mick.

funnily enough I have the same problem ...... keep forgetting it's there to use.... M.

Not sure how well it works in Chief ( not tried it for this purpose ) but are you using the Enhanced Windows Clipboard? Settings > System > Clipboard to enable then WinKey+V to Use.... Mick.

Are you aware that Chief has a "Samples Gallery" where you can download Projects including the PDFs..... you would need the Trial Version to Open the plans though. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/samples.html M.

Turning off Auto Attic Walls ( Alt-Q) , deleting the small triangular attic wall and then *ballooning the Framing is my goto in these situations.... ( do this on both ends of building - you can even go to the attic level 1st and delete the Attic walls as CA does't always clean them out as it should on its own leaving extra visible lines etc) *cos really what framer is gonna listen to the Arch./Designer about how to frame something anyway ** Looks like you must be using a really old Template plan ( or it started in HDP? ) as you don't have any saved Plan Views..... M. Oh and George , looks like you are on X13, so hopefully you are aware of Chief going Subscription on Jan. 9th, 2023? best to upgrade and get SSA before then....

I agree I think Chief won't have an issue with European modern/minimalist design especially once you have Templates setup with Euro. Wall types etc. However you will/should make a decision fast as Chief is going subscription on Jan.9th 2023 .............. they do have the annual 10% off sale on now though. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/37322-chief-architect-software-licensing-changes-beginning-january-10-2023/ https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/37539-software-sale-save-10/?tab=comments#comment-284616 Mick.

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.