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To clarify -- the example I show is just a decorative "widow's walk" guard. Not for fall protection.

Rob, I made a similar custom infill panel for my project. You could too. It was fairly quick. Trying to remember the specifics -- create the panel with linework, convert to 3D solid, then convert to library symbol as a millwork object. Lastly, select panel for your railing. Jim

Perfect! Makes sense now. Thanks Ben for taking the time. Jim

I couldn't find this in Help, but what is this layer used for? Thanks, Jim

Larry, I was able to get the stucco finish to generate on the upper portion by selecting this: jim

Mick, No, it's turned on.

Did you have this with X15?

Just a heads up.... Just upgraded to X16 build 26.2.0.52. Below is an X16 plan (started out as X15) that I was working on today. I had many dimension numbers repositioned to my liking. I then installed the new update. Unfortunately, the new build has relocated them again, so I need to go through and correct all of these. I guess in my "ideal world", manually relocated dimensions would be "sticky" and stay put. Wanted to post this for Chief to review and revise if doable. Thanks again, Jim

Try turning this on: From Chief help file: Check Export AutoCAD® Index Colors to automatically map all colors used in the drawing to the closest 256 AutoCAD® Index Color (ACI). Black (RGB 0,0) and white (RGB 255,255,255) are mapped to ACI 7. When unchecked, colors are exported using RGB colors.

Ever since I upgraded from X15 to X16, I get the message "Rebuilding 3D model" a lot. Not the end of the world, but wonder if others have noticed this? Jim

Thanks Doug. I'll look into this. Jim

I prefer to use the Single-Pole light switch in all cases. I manually label 3- and 4-way wall switches when they occur. This is so I can neatly add other remarks, such as "D" for dimmer: My question -- Anybody know how to turn off the automatic feature from the get go and keep it off? When I go to Defaults / Electrical Service Specification / Options, this feature is greyed out... Thanks again, Jim

I did a Google and this blurb below came up. Essentially text that allows complex formatting. It's not unique to Chief, and is common with other software. What is Rich Text Format? Rich Text Format (RTF) refers to a digital text format that goes beyond Plain Text by allowing formatting and styling features. With Rich Text, you can include various markups and formatting features such as bold or italic text, different font sizes, colors, lists, block quotes, etc. This makes the Rich Text more visually expressive and versatile. Here's a website that explains in detail. https://buttercms.com/blog/what-is-rich-text/

Michael, There is some knowledge base info on this here in case you have not seen already: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00937/license-security.html Looks like software / internet validation and a check in every 2 weeks. You might contact Chief tomorrow to see if they can give you greater detail.

I've had that. Try mulling the lower door and the adjacent sidelites together into a sub-unit. Then try mulling that with the transom above. See if that works. Jim

Danielle, Just tested it. Works fine for me. Do you have the latest version of Firefox? Jim

Thanks!

Gene, Place Roof Plane Intersection Point. Click main roof plane, then click edge of roof plane you want to meet the main roof plane. It should place a temporary CAD point. Jim

Good morning, I'm trying to model this double sink vanity as one base cabinet: I've gotten this far, but am struggling a bit with the 2 sinks and toe kick: Have a couple of questions: 1) How do I place 2 sinks in the countertop? Seems to default to one smack in the middle. 2) How to do an open cabinet base (no kick panel) so that you can see the tile wall base beyond? Thanks again, Jim DOUBLE SINK VANITY.plan

Elliot, Your interior wall surface was overriden to Artic White: Change it back to Default Drywall: The result: Jim

I just submitted to Tech Support. Will see if they have any input. I bet you're right. Jim

Just upgraded another project X15 to X16. Again, manual dimension value placement is affected: X15 (before): X16 (after): Anybody else seeing this? Jim

Doug, All that did was create dimension leader lines to the dimension values, which were put out of position by the upgrade. I'll see if Chief chimes in on this. Unsure if it is a "glitch." Thanks, Jim

Chief, Please look into and correct if possible: One thing I noticed upgrading older X15 projects to new X16 is my manually adjusted dimensions get screwed up and I need to readjust. Seems consistent across projects. Perhaps others have noticed too? Here's before: Here's after: Thanks again, Jim

Thanks Jason for your input. I'll need to study this a bit. Jim P.S. thanks again to all for taking time out to look at this. I appreciate this forum!