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Thanks TT, I think a wonky angle does affect distance. Here's a test door. I move it 18" left with angle not corrected: The result is not a true 18" move: For other objects like bathtubs, lines, text, etc., the tab move angle is orthogonal... So, behavior between objects seems inconsistent to me unless there is some deeper "Chief logic" I don't understand. (This being entirely possible and the reason I use this forum!) Jim

Good morning - I think there's an easy answer to this and probably a setting I'm overlooking. Trying to drag / move a window left and using TAB move to enter distance and angle. Getting weird angles... Is there a setting to lock in the angle to "normal" angles, e.g. 15 degree increments? Thanks again, Jim

Just added. Thank you. Jim

You can create this pattern using "Grid, Offset" under Fill Style. Here's a 12" x 24" running bond pattern:

That worked perfectly. Thank you. Jim

Good afternoon, I've got some partial-height solid railing walls in the middle of my room. How the heck do I get wall base to show up in order to match the room perimeter? Thanks once again, Jim

Thanks for the quick and correct response! Jim

Good afternoon, I created a base building PLAN file with gridlines and 4 structural columns. It looks like this: I added it to my proposed tenant improvement PLAN file as a "background" reference display file. Seemed like a good idea, as I want these base building items to be unchangeable and also available across other plans. However, there are display discrepancies! In the proposed plan, the gridlines come in as continuous lines (not centerlines) and the structural columns do not show their hatch display of concrete with light yellow fill. What's going on? I have attached the PLAN files. As usual, thanks for all the help. Jim files.zip

Ok, thanks for confirming. I'll try to make a request / suggestion. Jim

Thank you. CS, do you have any insight into why Chief won't allow creating a custom pattern with anything other than a continuous linetype? Jim

Well, I'm stumped... Kind of like NY Times Sunday crossword

Yes, exactly like that. What's the magic trick? Jim

Good morning, I am trying to use the CAD / Patterns / Create New Pattern tool in order to create a new grid pattern with fine dashed lines. My goal: a 12x12 grid of fine dashed hatch pattern to represent existing ceiling tile to be removed on a ceiling demolition plan. (I have created polylines with fill hatch patterns to represent these dropped ceilings). My problem: Whenever I create the new pattern, the CAD linework reverts to by layer (continuous). The desired fine dash linestyle does not "stick." From what I can tell, the CAD pattern tool only allows continuous lines (grrr). Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? Thanks once again, Jim

You could go with a standing seam metal roof or a single-ply membrane roof such as TPO. Check with a roofer or roofing manufacturer to confirm the minimum slope required for the roofing product. Jim

Okay, here's an idea -- In the as-built elevation layout box specification, set the pattern lines to white. Then they disappear against white background. The result: If you stitch the two halves together -- as-built at left and proposed at right -- , might be effect you are looking for. Jim

Thank you sir! Thanks! old school = good school! Jim

Very cool. Thanks! One question - it looks like this controls the hatch of the material globally, right? Jim

Good morning, In elevation or 3D, is there a way to control / offset the hatch pattern on a wall-by-wall basis? For example, in order to have my CMU begin as a full course on top of its footing, or to have the lap siding start with a full plank on the first / lower row. Thanks once again, Jim

Doug, One possible approach... For this elevation below, I duplicated the layout boxes on top of each other (no offset). I then modified the layout boundaries to show two defined areas, e.g. color as new and black and white as existing. Essentially two jigsaw puzzle pieces side by side. (Layout boxes can be complex polylines and not just rectangles). Then I changed the one layout box to show color. Could work for you. I'm sure the power users might have other approaches. Jim

I worked off a Matterport model recently to do a Chief as-built drawing. I struggled with some dimensional discrepancies compared to building exterior dimensions taken from the plat survey. So, I went to their website to read about their accuracy. They claim 1 percent. This can amount to 6" over 50 feet, which is a lot and not extremely accurate. Something to be aware of. Jim

Thanks! Thank you also! Jim

My corner trim boards show a joint / gap at the floor plate, which I don't like: Is this to be expected? Is there a setting or method to get the materials to merge? Thanks once again, Jim

Thanks Robert. I started with that and got pretty good results. At least for government work. Do you happen to know how to get vertical reveals between each unit to show up? Jim

Good morning, I'm drawing up an as-built plan for an office tenant improvement. Until now I've only been doing residential with Chief... I need to model existing radiator enclosures up against an exterior curtain wall: Just curious how one would approach this. Base cabinet? 3D solid? Thanks again, Jim

Interesting approach. I have not used the niche tool yet. I will try it out. Thanks again, Jim