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Hi Mark, quick question. Is there a formula that will allow me to make cabinets report the SF footprint? I basically took a previous project and used CAD boxes to figure the total SF, then I took the total cost and divided it by the SF to get an average, This would allow me to use the same number for all the cabinets within each style. Here is an example just so there is no confusion. I would want all of these to report 4 SF. Thanks again for your help! 2' x 2' base cab = 4 SF 1'x4' wall cab = 4 SF 2'x2' full height = $ SF

Hey Mark, thanks! This is awesome! Is there a list of formulas that I can use for other stuff? With this cabinet formula in particular, is there a way to not build the cost in with the actual cabinet and just get the ML to report the cubic number? My thinking is that we will determine the price for each style independently and manually put those numbers into the ML. Example: Full overlay = $1.50/cubic in PO = $1.75/cubic in Inset = $2.00/cubic in. I know these numbers are probably high, but they will work for this example. Also, thanks again, I am not a behind the scenes computer guy and this is so helpful!

Hello, I have finally figured out how to set plan materials like drywall to report as sf in my material list. I am curious if there is a way to make cabinets report their price with volume. My thinking is that I can figure how much a base cabinet cost per cubic in in real life and apply that formula style to all of my cabinets in chief

Hi. my name is Matt and I do drafting and estimating for a Remodeling company in KCMO. I have never really gotten into the material list because what little time I have spent in it makes me feel like it is broken. However, I found some videos that make me feel like there is hope. My biggest question is can I set prices for things like cabinets, can lights etc., make that a template and will it update in real time? By update in real time, I mean if I add or take something, will it reflect in the list? I want to make sure I can do things like this before I spend a bunch of time on it. Please let me know if there are any videos on this subject. I recently discovered how to build framing one wall at a time, which is great for remodeling so I can get counts on the affected areas. One issue I am having is that I can't get the headers to report correctly when I build the framing. I have made my adjustments in the opening section of the framing dialogue, but it keeps showing up as a 2x6 instead of a 2x10. I can change it manually, but that kind of defeats the purpose. Thanks for any help!

I am running into some issues. One wall has a gap in the drywall layer. There are a couple of outside corners that the drywall disappeared from. My pocket doors look like the frames are missing. When I move walls in 2d the studs stay in place and the walls don't change at all in the 3d framing view. If I try to build the framing again, it adds a bunch of "fur" strips on the walls. When I look up in the basement, it looks like there is suspended concrete in places if I turn the drywall layer off. Sorry for the rant. I am trying to fix the issues, but I am growing frustrated as well.

First, thanks so much for the help. In regards to the lumber lengths, I have set a maximum length, but the list is still generating these longer lengths. I imagine that I am missing something...

Hello, I am new to Chief and I am trying to somewhat customize my material list. One thing I am trying to do is set the maximum / minimum length for materials like top and bottom plates. Another thing I am trying to do is set things like tile and drywall to be figured by sqft rather than by the piece. Any help or video suggestions is much appreciated. Thanks, Matt

Hello, my name is Matt. I am trying to figure out a way to create a Polynesian truss in X14, is this possible?