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select the object. use the "cut" (control-x) tool. change the floor. use the "paste" (control-v) tool.

You should be able to just use a pass-thru then. If you set it on the floor and remove the sill/threshold, it should look ok.

You could also use a "triangle arch" set to either left or right side. Still have to fuss with the arch height to get the right slope though. Not sure why we don't have the shape options for doors though. Might want to send in a feature request for this.

FYI, you can always tell if you renamed a column by selecting it and the "reset" button is enabled.

Although it is possible to start with INACCURATE walls for preliminary drawings and then switch to accurate ones later, why in the name of everything good about computers would you want to do such a thing? All of your dimensions will change and then you will have to waste a ton of time going through and fixing everything up. A better solution for you might be to go ahead and use accurate walls from the start and then modify the display to what you want to see when working on your prelims. For example, you can turn off the layer called "Walls, Layers" and you will only see the outline of the walls instead of all of the different wall layers like drywall and siding. Or you could turn on the layer for "Walls, Main Layer Only" to just see the main (usually framing) layer of the walls. You could even setup a "saved plan view" for your prelim plans using a different layer set so that all you need to do is switch from that to your construction docs very quickly without any fussing around. In the picture below, the right side has "wall, main layer only" turned on so it only shows the framing layer of the walls.

You can do one of the following: - draw them from scratch - import them from another cad program - start with a stock one and then modify it (there are some available in the cad block libraries) - start with a cross section view and then add whatever cad, dimensions, and annotations you need - start with a cross section view and then convert it into a cad detail using the cad detail from view" tool This tech article might help: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00766/creating-cad-details.htm

Did you mess with your wall types? If you accidently made the drywall layer part of the "main layer" then this will mess up your dimensions. If not that, then you might want to post your plan.

Joey didn't say but I am guessing that he is just showing the access in his plan view as a cad detail. If you need to make sure your floor framing handles the opening, you can always make a "hole in floor platform". You could also make a symbol and set it to "cuts referenced surface (floor)" and then set "entire assembly" and then it will also cut through the floor framing but you can show a solid surface or even a door on top of the opening.

Through the foundation wall or through the floor?

The short answer is that you need to change the door style to use a different symbol. I did not see one in the core libraries but there might be one in either the manufacturer or bonus libraries. If you can't find one you like, that should be a very easy style to create yourself. Here is a video that might help: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5532/creating-a-custom-cabinet-door.html

The answer is that Chief changed it. Yelling on the forum probably won't do much good. You should call tech support and complain to them if you want anything changed. Rumor has it that X18 beta is going to be coming up soon so my guess is that they won't make any more updates in X17 but maybe you can get them to change it in X18 .

I think Joey is correct. The only way you will get that message is if you are trying to delete the "wall type" and not when you try to delete the currently selected "wall layer". Basically, you are pushing the wrong "delete" button. If you are indeed pushing the right button, then something is seriously messed up. You should exit Chief and reboot your computer to see if it keeps happening. FWIW, I went ahead and downloaded your plan and had no problem deleting the paint layer.

They are probably using the same layer set. If each plot plan view is using a different layer set, then you can make changes to one without affecting the other.

Try clicking on the "library" button.

Unchecking "mark as centerline" should keep the extension and just remove the CL text:

You might be able to get what you want by creating your own drawer box symbol. The picture below shows a quick example. The floating box is a symbol I made out of 3d objects and then I used it for drawer box.

Angled top cabinets are not very easy since Chief is not designed to build them. For your situation, you could try just using a normal door. In the picture below, I made it "triangle arch" top and made it "right arch" instead of angled on both sides. I then removed the casing and jamb.

This post should probably be moved to the suggestions forum: https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/forum/8-suggestions/

Can't you just make it a 2" drawer? \

Your "temporary dimensions" are probably turned off.

I stand corrected, sorry for the snarky answer. Apparently, there is such a thing as a dishwasher cabinet (although I have never used one myself): https://www.barkercabinets.com/Standard-Base-Appliance-Case-p/bappliancecasestandard.htm I always thought Chief's way of handling dishwashers was a bit goofy. I like the new way of just placing the dishwasher as a free-standing unit and then placing the cabinets next to it. Same as a stove. The only thing I don't like is that I have to move it out from the wall to align it with the front of the cabinet. I have made copies of the Chief ones and added my own back spacing to solve this.

If you only have the layout files, you probably won't be able to do much with them without the plan files. All the layout files really do is organize your views from the plans and without the actual plans there isn't going to be anything to show. Unless you sent some views as images, they will probably all be missing.

Yes, cause in the real world I always buy an extra base cabinet just so I can put a dishwasher in it. *eye roll* As for having a dishwasher at the end of a run, build yourself a partition or filler that matches what you would actually use and put it in your library.

As far as I know, there are no defaults for picture boxes. You do have defaults for layout boxes though. Might want to send it a feature request for this.

This might be helpful too: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00018/importing-resizing-and-tracing-over-an-image-or-pdf-of-a-floor-plan.html#Resize