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Very helpful video! I recently discovered that same layout tool that allows you to repath the .plan files. Up until now -- for about a year -- I had been repathing each layout view manually one by one! Jim

How do you all usually model wall pilasters / bump-outs on a framed wall? Thanks, Jim

Charles, Update -- ran it by my client and he elected to do no step down due to this very reason. Better accessibility. Jim

Excellente' ! Thanks for quick response. Jim

Good morning, I'm modeling some open (floating) shelves in front of a kitchen window. It occurred to me that doing this with a modified wall cabinet might be a good solution as it conveniently treats the shelves as one unit. So far good results, but how do I get rid of the front vestigial verticals (circled)? Could not find option in dialog box. Thanks again, Jim

Done. - Jim

I gave that a try, but unsuccessful. That setting appears to be global and when unchecked, the plotter reverts to the system default, in my case Microsoft XPS. Thanks though, Jim

Curious, is there a setting that links the print paper size to the drawing sheet size? I'm ping-ponging between 2 projects with 2 different sheet sizes. So, I'm having to manually reset the sheet sizes when I plot. I thought it'd be nice if paper size could be "locked" to sheet size such as with a check box. Thanks, Jim

If you go to Construction Specifier online magazine and search keyword "polished", there are a number of articles on the topic. Jim

As of today I am now a witness to this rare beast. Very weird! I also described it in another forum post today. Sounds exactly like what you described above. It's as if I selected and deleted all the room labels en masse, but I did not do that best to my knowledge. This has happened multiple times on a project I'm working on today. Jim

I dunno. I don't think so. This would mean deleting the labels en masse, right? I've never used this tool, so I don't think it was that. Thanks for pointing me to this thread. That's exactly it. I'm inclined to think of this as a glitch for now. Jim

Today's weird issue that's baffled me... My room labels keep getting turned off whole floors / levels: It's not a layer thing as the layer is on: But, the label gets turned off for all the rooms. I'll go and reselect "show room label" on the rooms and sure enough, an hour later they're gone. Anybody have insight into this mystery? Am I inadvertently hitting a hot key or something? Thanks again, Jim

BTW, there are 2 drinking fountains in the "Medical / Dental" specialty items library. This library costs $19.99 to purchase at Chief. Unclear to me if these items are different from the free versions. It's been a while since I did an accessible drinking fountain. I believe what makes it accessible is mounting height, clearances and controls. (The one shown below has a push bar) I'd suggest reviewing an ADA model by a manufacturer like Elkay and then finding the closest match in the library. Place and position to comply with accessibility requirements. Jim

Doug, I'm more of a beginner, but first thought is you could add a suffix to a new door number such as "A" or ".1" to "sandwich" between existing scheduled door numbers. For example 25A to add new door between existing doors 25 and 26. Inelegant, but might be a quick workaround. Jim

Apologies! I just turned on my workstation and started my coffee, so brain a little hazy. I gave you an upvote though. Thanks for answering my "exploding symbols" question. Appreciate it. Jim

Thanks Rob! - Jim

Thanks for all the input. Eric (Solver) was nice enough to do a small tutorial video on this for me. I got it to work. My first Chief custom symbol! I did have a quick question: In Chief, once a symbol becomes a symbol, it seems there is no way to "explode" it back to it's original 3D solid parts so that you can modify. Is this true? Jim

Yes, that's the one I'm using.

Thank you. I forgot about those. D'oh! I still wonder if using a regular window is realistic or just too much trouble... Jim

Thanks DB. I've got some homework! Jim

Trying to model this triangular gable end wall louver: I've gotten pretty close... But only after too many minutes of tweaking and fussing.... I can't help but think I'm making this difficult and missing some morsel of magic. Is there an easier method to this? Thanks, Jim P.S. Eric Solver had an earlier suggestion to use a Tudor Arch shape with radius set to zero. Gets the overall shape right, but the louver infill does not show.

Hello, I'm trying to match this offset paneled shutter style to align with my offset double hung window. Does anyone know if this is doable with the standard tools, or does a custom window shutter need to be created? Real world: Virtual Chief world: Thanks again, Jim

Thanks Ryan. - Jim

Good afternoon, What's your approach to model a structural brick pier under a sunroom (photo below)? I tried Post Framing with Footing. I then changed the post to 12" x 12" with brick material. I also looked at the Pier tool under Slabs... I was left wondering if it's just simplest to model as a 3D solid. Would appreciate any tips. Thanks again, Jim

Here's a link to a previous forum discussion. I used keyword "revolving" in search. You might find some more tips if you dig deeper. Jim