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Have a look for some of Doug_N Posts about this he is also in Ont. and has figured out some Macros etc.... @Doug_N

Yes make sure the two different Dimensions go to different Layers and have your Saved Plans Views (SPV) automatically turn the different layers On and Off, but it just sounds like you may not be using SPVs to your advantage with Framing views etc as the Dims should already be going to different layers? M.

Yes, but not necessarily 0",( or 0') since that distance relates to the Terrain Height set in the Terrain Specification ( subfloor Height above Terrain), not Absolute 0 and in most places the Terrain needs to be 6"- 8" below the exterior Cladding for Code, so you may need to play with it a bit. M.

This is how Chief dimensions by default....to the Main layer of the wall ie the Framing ....unless you have changed your Dimension Defaults (or wall Definition?) If you use Auto interior Dimension it maybe set to use Surfaces by Default though ? Mick.

Yes it makes me SMFH sometimes and I've used CA for over 15yrs..... Better be careful though Larry , you know what happens around here when ya start "dissing CA" M.

Not surprising, seeing as where they hid it >>>> Under Text > Under Options ? I'd say that is superb GUI design...... Why does it not have it's own Heading under General for example? M.

best to post a small sample plan with the same conditions , so people can play around and see what works best... you can even save a few cameras pointed at the issues like above. Mick.

Well I guess a MODERATOR is working here ...... M.

The Macro(s) is reporting here , see pic above...so maybe Tech support can help. Mick.

Are you using File>Templates> New Layout from Template to open it , or Send to Layout or Open Layout > find Layout file? perhaps it matters and you have indeed found an issue? Strangely it is GOOD here , well not the info but the macro is reporting it seems, and I assume I am not linked to your Preferences it is not empty like you screen shot above. M.

That's not what you said in 2019 Are your Preferences filled in ? , ( as Dermot mentioned) as the Layout is using Macros that pull from the Preferences File to fill that in.... Mick.

possible but not since X9 ( I checked ) but that's a lot of migrating, I just assumed he was accidentally referencing the wrong Folder. M.

Send to Layout as PLOT Lines not live Cameras so you have full control of the Line Weights etc, had this problem today in a Client's plan with the B&B Siding not showing at all well in the elevations , change Pattern lines to a Darker Grey ( or Black ) and using Plots Lines fixed that issue and also lets the Layout look more like it will print , while you work.... *** if you change the Material definition for the Roof Shingles , they won't appear "black" in layout in Vector Views.... but will still look correct in 3D camera views Mick.

These Files are from a Home Designer Program not Chief ...... UNLESS you named them that? Chief's default Plan File is called Residential Template but you may have also made you own and saved it under another name? In Chief ...... IF you use the Default location......... C:\Documents\Chief Architect Premier X13 Data\Templates

That was my thinking too a few years ago and it cost me more than the loss of earnings to chase it..... Let the Debt Collectors handle it and it's a bonus if they get something in the mean-time the rest is a Bad Debt and can be written off. M.

It does sound like the Borg have landed.... M.

They would normally chase it , how hard depends on amount , but they will also tag it on the Perpetrator's Credit Rating... which may help.

Personally I use another option since Chief Dims won't snap to auto panels and don't display in Plan View..... I made a library of End Panels and Full Height Partitions out of Base/Full Cabinets ( thanks for Tips MarkMc) as Dims will snap to them and report to a schedule, and they show in Plan view as well as making Flush Filler easier.... been doing it that way, for a couple of versions now not that I still don't have to use Markers and CAD lines at times, too still. Not the best example (Office) but what I was just working on.........but should give you the Idea....

Good point ...made that mistake myself ....once.... since I knew I was 'in the Right' so was a matter of principal.

Good point , luckily I have not been involved in a SC Case since well before Covid. M.

similar to this...but you will open a New Plan and Paste Hold the DD Plan into it https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-02917/rotating-a-structure-or-plan-view.html for the future you should be able to meddle the Designers Defaults and Yours too in dedicated Defaults Sets for each of you linked to Saved Plan Views for Each of you. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01167/setting-up-a-custom-default-annotation-set.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-03094/creating-custom-templates-from-existing-projects.html Mick

Was going to be my next suggestion too, as I think you'd need to goto AZ to represent yourself in Court or have someone do it for you = $$$$ M.

It was , fairly easily confirmed by opening plan with Notepad ( can take a while on a large plan) and scrolling down until you find some Human readable Text To upgrade this Plan to X13 you can also Import the Plan Defaults and Saved Plan Views from the X13 Template Plan..... ( you may also need to export the Default Sets and Layersets from the X13 Residential Template and then import them all done in about 5 mins ...once you know how, not sure if there is a Video on that?) Mick.

Check if a Lien is still applicable as in a lot of places there is a stipulated Time Frame to initiate it from "substantial completion" eg 30 days/45 days etc. M.

Not sure if this is a quirk or not but.... Move the Inner Brick layer to the Interior Side and make a 0" thickness Main layer ( Air Gap ) and then on the Footing you can do a MINUS Offset (50mm?) but again a quirk in that chief will raise the footing outside the Wall up to the height of the bottom of the Slab , not the bottom of the Brick ledge. End result is maskable etc in Cross sections easily enough though. Mick.