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  1. DBCooper's post in Kitchen Cabinet Macros was marked as the answer   
    This works in a cabinet label:
    %height - countertop_thickness%
     
    If you want it to show in a schedule, you can just turn on the "box height" column.
     
    If you want something else, one of the macro experts will have to help you.
     
  2. DBCooper's post in Porch Chimney was marked as the answer   
    When you use the "convert curve to polyline", a dialog should pop up that lets you choose the number of sides.  Depending on how smooth you want it, you could use something like 24 or 36 and it should look pretty good.
     
    When you use the "convert polyline" tool, you will want to choose "hole in roof".  When you click ok, the roof hole specification dialog should open.  I had better luck when I used "plumb sides" instead of "square sides".
     
  3. DBCooper's post in What Does this Symbol Mean? was marked as the answer   
    Replace from library.
     
    Basically, when you hover over something and you get that cursor, it means that you can replace the existing thing with the new thing from the library.
     
  4. DBCooper's post in Closet under u-shaped stairs. was marked as the answer   
    This is how I like to draw them (and I don't think you need to mess around with ceiling heights).
     

  5. DBCooper's post in CAX10 Metal double line angle cross hatch fill pattern apparently missing ? was marked as the answer   
    If you are still using X10, you need to pick "custom" for your pattern type and then use the "browse" button to find the different custom patterns that shipped with X10.  I saw some board and batten patterns in the siding file that might do what you want.
     
    In X15, they are all in the library but you can also create your own custom patterns now.
     
  6. DBCooper's post in Schedule question was marked as the answer   
    My guess is that it only looks different in your cad detail because your cad detail is using a different layer set than your plan.  Could also be related to the selected defaults too.
     
  7. DBCooper's post in Show stairs on two different floor levels was marked as the answer   
    You should usually draw your stairs going up from the current floor to the next floor.  They will then show up on the next floor as long as they are in an open below room.  You can handle most other situations using reference display.
     
  8. DBCooper's post in Creating a larger bounding box than the fixture was marked as the answer   
    Eric's answer in the other thread only works if you are using X15.
     
    In X14, you need to use the "open symbol" and go to the "sizing" page and then type in the width you want.
     
  9. DBCooper's post in User Interface: Did the Object Layer Properties for an object stop displaying automatically in the Active Layer Display panel? was marked as the answer   
    Click on the "gear" button at the bottom left side of the ALDO.  Make sure "show all layers" is not checked.
  10. DBCooper's post in Creating a basic 3 or 4 panel interior Shaker style door was marked as the answer   
    The Simpson door library has some 3, 4, and 5 panel doors with flat panels and it looks like it is compatible with suite 2023 (and even more important it's free).
     
    See if you have a "get online content" button in your library browser or on your menu.
     
  11. DBCooper's post in Opening Indicator Arrow Style was marked as the answer   
    I couldn't find a way either so I guess the answer is "no".  You might want to send them a feature request.
     
  12. DBCooper's post in Rough Opening As Door Label? was marked as the answer   
    I think it is easier in X15, try this:
    %rough_opening_total_width% x %rough_opening_total_height%
     
  13. DBCooper's post in Escape vs. Space Bar Keys was marked as the answer   
    "Space" always puts you into select objects (arrow) mode.
     
    "Escape" will either cancel the current selection or put you back into the previous command mode.
     
    Also, if you go into the customize hotkeys dialog and type in either, it will give you a general description of each.
     
  14. DBCooper's post in Displaying posts in plan view was marked as the answer   
    Railing dialog (or railing defaults).
     
     

  15. DBCooper's post in Cabinets: Need to see callout in elevation when cabinet is behind a 3D solid was marked as the answer   
    Go to the label tab and set "show in this view" .  The automatic behavior is that the label will only show if the partition shows.  You can force it to show/hide for any camera view manually.
     
  16. DBCooper's post in Note Schedule Help was marked as the answer   
    Check your top and bottom margins on the "attributes" page.
     
  17. DBCooper's post in Wood Deck Ramp? was marked as the answer   
    Try this:
    - check open underneath
    - set the max thickness
    - turn off auto heights
    - set base height to the same as your thickness
     
     
  18. DBCooper's post in Soffit - How do I remove the automated baseboard molding? was marked as the answer   
    First, check "ignore room moldings" in the soffit dialog and then rebuild 3D should update the room moldings and they should ignore the soffit and not build around them..
     
    The only reasons I can think that this wouldn't work is if your room moldings were converted into custom molding polylines or your soffit has a custom molding applied to it.
     
    If it's not one of these things, then post your plan.
     
  19. DBCooper's post in Door/Window Schedule Formatting was marked as the answer   
    Actually, I think schedules are automatically sorted based on the text that shows up in each row so it may depend on what columns you are showing and what order you have them in.
     
    You can always just drag the schedule rows up/down to put them in whatever order you want.  Look for the little round handle on the schedule number you want to change.
     
    Also, assuming you have X15, you can sort by any column in the schedule.  Look for the little triangle handle up at the top of the column.
     
  20. DBCooper's post in Adding an arrow to text using the diamond was marked as the answer   
    It looks like the "diamond" handle will appear based on the side of the text box that you click closest to.  So if you are getting the handle at the bottom then this means you are clicking near the bottom and the arrow will then start from the bottom. 
     
    As far as I can tell, there is no way to get the arrow to attach to the "center" of the text box because it will automatically attach to the center of each of the 4 sides.  As you drag the arrow head around the text box, the arrow tail will jump to the center of the closest box side.  You can turn off this automatic behavior by turning off "auto position tail"  in your arrow line or your arrow defaults.
     
    If you have angle snaps on, it should extend straight from the side if you draw straight from the side.  If you have your angle snaps at 7.5 degrees instead of 15 degrees then it is easier to draw it at an angle.
     
    I think the bottom line is that you should try clicking near the edge of the text box where you want to start the arrow from and you might have better luck.
     
  21. DBCooper's post in Resetting an origin - material regions & custom backsplash patterns was marked as the answer   
    You can offset the origin in the material definition either horizontally or vertically.  You will need to use copies of the material if you don't want to change everything in the plan that is using the same material though.  Also, there are separate controls for the texture and the pattern.
     
    There is some good info here:
    https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00194/changing-the-direction-of-a-material-s-pattern-and-texture.html
     
  22. DBCooper's post in Layout Box - Plant Display was marked as the answer   
    If your plants are really just images, they can't be converted into plotlines.  You could also try using 3D plants but they may not look quite as good as you would like.
     
  23. DBCooper's post in Dimensions and Specified heights do not match was marked as the answer   
    I am betting that you are having the same problem with doors.  My guess is that your dimension is going to the top of the door and your door height is set to be from either subfloor or finished floor and your dimension is probably not going to the same place.  Of course it could be other things, but without the plan, or at least some more pictures, I could only make guesses.
     
  24. DBCooper's post in Garage Slab Lines in 3D / Elevation ?? was marked as the answer   
    OK, so I finally figured out what was going on here.  Your plan has 3 different concrete materials that are all named the same.  If your stem wall and your slab are using different materials, they will show these extra lines.  Just open up your "plan materials" dialog and merge the 3 concrete materials into one and your extra lines will go away
     

  25. DBCooper's post in Default Tub Symbol won't generate 2D symbol after stretching was marked as the answer   
    When you get the message asking you if you want to regenerate the 2D cad block, just say no.  The cad block will stretch or shrink with the tub and as long as you don't change the size by a lot, it should look fine.
     
    I think the reason you are losing the lines when the cad block is rebuilt has to do with the smoothing angle.  I was able to get them to show by setting the smoothing angle much smaller but then I was getting extra lines I didn't want.