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Hello, I created my lot boundary lines on level 1 with the CAD polyline showing length / quadrant bearings. I added my North Pointer and rotated to true north. The lot boundaries updated correctly to show true bearings. All well and good. Level 1: Then, I blocked these lot lines for convenience in order to copy across multiple floors as I'd like to show lot lines, setbacks, etc. on different levels. My problem is the lot boundary bearings do not show correctly when I copy/paste to the new floors. Even if I add a new north pointer to the level is does not work. Other levels: Your insight appreciated. I suspect North Pointer does not play well with blocked polylines. (I also swear I figured this out before but I just cannot remember!) Thanks again, Jim

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I think you are in good hands with Robert. Follow his tips to get the hang of it. I did a quick import of your DWG into an X16 metric plan template with units set to meters. Attached is the .plan result. It appears to be scaled correctly. For example, the parking stalls measure out to be 3 meters in width exactly (same as Autocad file). DWG IMPORT - X16.zip

Post the DWG and I can take a look at it. Jim

Have you seen this? Just tried for first time. Neat.

Yes, it might be an optical illusion. The stair does looks like it might have different radii, but the coffered ceiling directly above looks like it could be circular.

It is possible to break the curved stair into multiple segments and have different radii for each segment:

Can you use Edit Area (All Floors) to copy-in-place the content of one plan into the other?

Joe, Have you seen this? https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/354/framing-with-attic-trusses.html Jim

Rob, I gave this a whirl. First time building a custom garage door for me. Others might have an easier method. I built custom door panels out of 3D solids in elevation. Basically 2 panel types -- 1 for lower panel and 1 for the 3 upper panels with glass. I then created separate Millwork symbols for each of the panel types. I then assembled (stacked) the millwork panel symbols in elevation to create my new door assembly. I then created a new door symbol out of these 4 millwork panels. You could probably skip creating separate millwork symbols for each panel types, but the thinking was if they were their own symbol they could more easily be rearranged if the door panel layout changed. This took maybe 10 minutes. Jim GAS STATION GARAGE DOOR.zip

I would agree. It's most common to have titleblocks on the right side vertically. If the set is rolled, it means you do not have to unroll the roll to see all the plan set information. Also, using a vertical strip for info means you are left with a more square drawing area on the sheet than if you did a horizontal title block. Those are two advantages I can think of.

I think you need to add a roof:

If you turn on Balloon / Extend through Floor Below for platform intersections for that particular wall it cleans up well. Also, like Shane set you might want to review whether the 3" extension is needed for brick in that wall definition.

This is what I do for switches. For example 3-way switch for stairwell light(s). I'll show a leader line from fixture with arrow and note either "to above" or "to below." Should be clear enough for the electrician.

John, I think the viewer app is "light weight" and meant for tablets and phones. But, I agree that it would be nice if it didn't have a memory limit. If you don't already know, there is a desktop viewer option too which allows the client to view the full model in full detail. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/resources/viewerrequest.php Jim

Hi Ryan, Welcome. The way I might approach this is start with a "nominal" basic wall type definition, for example a 6" wide exterior wall or a 4" wide interior wall. Useful while doing schematics or design development. Later for CDs you could redefine the walls to actual wall width definitions. You could selectively change each wall definition wall by wall or just redefine their wall type definitions so that they reflect actual construction. - Jim

Ben, Thanks for reply. Problem solved. I restarted Firefox which fixed it. - Jim

Anybody having problems loading browser-based 3D viewer models today?

Juliette Balcony. How about doing it as a door shutter? Result seems pretty dang good: 1) Slider door. 2) Select railing from library as the shutter type. Shutter on one side only. 3) Tweak shutter settings for desired result.

I did a quick test roof using the curved roof option (X17 plan attached). Seems promising. I've never done a roof like this before but might point you in the right direction. - Jim TEST ROOF.plan

Thank you. Worked great! - Jim

I have an open stair that continues past an upper wall. Is there a way to force the stair guard / railing to build against the wall instead of the handrail? I'd like the stair guard to be continuous for fall protection. Before: After: Thank you, Jim

Not desirable at least for my workflow. I print to desktop where I then refile where I want it. I think printing to last selected folder has always been the behavior unless I'm mistaken. I've been on Chief since X14. I did look around in print settings / preferences for a setting that might override this, but did not find anything.

Thanks Doug. Good alternative. Now that I think of it, not sure I fully understand why opaque glazing option should not be universal even for interior rooms. I wonder what the logic is?