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Thanks all! I got it fixed and learned a bit more. I was certain it was the X15 --> X16 upgrade, but that was a red herring. Goes to show not to jump to conclusions. Jim

Thanks for all the help. Working on cleaning this up right now. I'm curious for my own education -- how did you all zero in on the problem area so quickly?

Update: I submitted the model file to tech support. (I keep forgetting I pay for this resource!) We'll see if Chief has any good advice. Jim

Good morning, I brought a model forward from X15 to X16 (attached). Since then the model has become really slow and sluggish with a lot of "rebuild 3d model" events. I don't think the model is especially large. Was wondering what people do to troubleshoot something like this. For example, how to find and purge a large complex symbol that might be causing problems? Lastly, in Autocad there is a command (Audit) used to fix and repair files. Does Chief have anything equivalent to fix "broken" PLAN files if that's even a thing? Thanks once again, Jim PARKES - PROPOSED.zip

Thanks! Jim

Hi Shayne, I could change the roof geometry, but the question was more about having the auto roof slope label read how I want without having to mess around with the model geometry. For instance, round to a reasonable fraction. (Hard to see in my original screenshot, but the weird roof slope values result from their ridges aligning with that of a standard 6:12 roof). Jim

Thanks for response. If I understand correctly, there is no "easy" way to adjust the slope format of the roof plane object to nearest 1/4 inch? I was assuming this would be doable like any dimension. If not, not end of world -- I'll just override the label with text. Jim

I'd like to format these roof slope labels to show to nearest 1/4" instead of slightly ridiculous sixteenths, but can't figure out how to do this. I show "automatic label" along with plus/minus in specify label. Any tips appreciated. Thanks again, Jim

Sure enough! Thanks DB. Jim

Good morning, I have a mulled window unit with 2 single casements below and a fixed unit above. All on same level. I want window shutters on the lower units only (shown in red below), but have not had luck. Is there a particular technique within the windows / shutters setting, or is this condition too unusual and I should just place the shutters manually as symbols? Thanks again, Jim

Success! I did not know this feature. Thanks! Jim

Good morning, I have a stair in two separate sections. I want to have the railing on for the lower section, but nothing for the upper. But, it seems to me the railing / handrail setting controls display for the whole (combined) stair. Is it possible to have different railing / handrail settings for the two separate sections? Thanks again, Jim

I suppose the quick and dirty solution for limited scope would be a cad line over the top, set to white dashed? I tested on a project I have with a garage curb:

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