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I bet this is an easy one, but I'm still confused on how to accomplish. I'd like to add the dimension toolbar button to my Layout screen similar to what I have on my Plan screen. Current LAYOUT: Current PLAN: Thanks again and have a great weekend! Jim

The railing tool allows you to select a Library object for the baluster. I just drew a skewed polyline, converted to solid, and then converted to millwork symbol while adding to Library. Here's a tutorial that should help: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-02893/creating-custom-balusters-and-railing-panels.html Type "custom baluster" in Chief's search and you'll get a lot of results. I think if you spend some quality time on this you can get a good result. Jim

Can this be a railing object? (1st time trying this so someone more experienced could chime in if any possible limitations). I created a custom angled library baluster. Result seems pretty good. Did this is X15. Jim

Here's a thought -- could you have two layout boxes "stacked" on top of each other with duplicate views but different visibilities and render styles? View 1 with everything as glass house and View 2 with only the solid object on its own layer visible? Jim

Ok, good to know. I posted to suggestions. Maybe this squeaky wheel will get the grease. Jim

I think Rachel is looking for a default setting instead of manual adjustment. I don't think there is one, but could be wrong.

Thanks Doug for looking into this. Jim

I'm placing a steel I-beam column in plan. How come the plan graphic does not show as an I-beam? Round, C-Channel and U-Channels seem to show correctly in plan, but Steel-I show as a box? Thanks again, Jim

Awww shucks! Thanks! this was new to me. Jim

Quick question -- Does Chief allow you to assign / paint properties from a wall railing to a stair railing? I have a railing wall defined and would like to quick-apply to my stair railing without having to go into the stair properties and adjusting the railing specs. Kind of think no, but I thought I'd ask. Thanks once again, Jim

I figured it out (pats self on back). I had "Lock Tread Depth" checked. This fixed the run length of the stair. So, I unchecked "Lock Tread Depth" and instead checked "Lock Number of Treads." This allowed me to adjust the curved stair drag points to some cad helper lines I drew. Jim

Good afternoon, Laying out a curved stair. How can define the overall run of the stair to be exactly 90 degrees? As you can see, the stair below is close, but slightly off. I must be overlooking a setting or unclear on technique. Thanks again, Jim

I have drawn up several houses based on Matterport files from my client. (Matterport was the only provided as-built info for a few reasons). I was initially excited about the tech. as it is very whiz-bang. But, after struggling with drawing dimensional discrepancies became less so. I then took a look at Matterport's accuracy claim out of curiousity and it is 1%. This is 6" over 50 feet. To me that's a lot and a lot less accurate than a laser distance finder. That said, I do appreciate Matterport as a possible substitute for site photos. Jim

Thanks for everyone's 2 cents and advice on technique. Good stuff! I think I might propose a convert / explode cad box feature to Chief on suggestions. Maybe they'll consider it. Jim

Neat. But, does this method only work in plan view? I don't think it's doable in a Cad detail (?) Jim

Good morning, Does Chief allow you to convert / explode a Cad Box to a polyline? I'm doing detailing. I use a lot of Cad Boxes, but there are some times I'd like to turn the boxes into adjustable polylines. Using X15. Thanks again! Jim

please "temper" your enthusiasm! ha ha

Brett, I bet you're right. Makes perfect sense. Thanks, Jim

Good morning, Getting this error message trying to access a steel angle from the CAD Block Details and Components bonus content catalog. The Knowledge Base had no info. I deleted the library catalog and reinstalled, but to no effect. Any thoughts? Working with X15. Thanks again, Jim

Thanks Joe for quick reply. Worked perfectly. Jim

Good morning, I've overridden an automatic roof label to add some multi-line text. The new text covers up the roof slope arrow. Any way to fix this? Thank you, Jim

Works just fine for me. I'm using Firefox version 122.0 64 bit. Jim

If you're looking for an email client alternate to Outlook, check out Mozilla Thunderbird. I'm very happy with it. Jim

Kbird, Thank you for directing me to this article. It looks like just the ticket for me. I'll dive into it tomorrow. I was getting a lot of material texture not found error messages and I suspect it might have to do with the OneDrive pathing. So, I hope this will be the fix. In general, I am pretty happy with Windows 11. The big exception being the One Drive integration. Jim

Robert, Yes, I have it checked. Jim