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Thanks all, I have pretty much resolved the issue. I am working with a contractor who supplies me with his design in CA. His file didnt include the "premade" plan views, which I suspect was the issue all along. His CA version is a couple behind my x16 at least. Just one of many issues between our files. In short, great info and many thanks!

OK Thanks Y'all Ill look into it! GT

Hi, As a new user I am struggling with Chief's idea of layers. I am versed in AutoCad so I understand the general concept. My problem is I create a layer set for a view but the content shows up in every other view that uses that layer. OK fine. So I create a new layer that will display for only that view. (In this example it is a text layer). No matter what I do when I initiate the text tool it wants to place text on the default text layer. I would like it if I was in a certain layer set, things like dimensions and text would default to the new layers I have set up for those items without having to turn on the default layer and then reassign objects to the new layers. Hope that is clear. Thanks for any help.

Thanks for the tips. Ill mess around with it. I wish Chief handled floor / elevations like Revit. So much clearer to how my brain works.

I have a project that is 2 stories First floor is a garage slab with a stem wall perimeter. Second floor is the living area. Top of Garage Slab is elevation 0 Roads, Sidewalks show up in a floor 2 Plan but not in a foundation or floor 1 plan even will all layers I want set to display. Any Ideas? Thanks

Hi I'm new to Chief Architect, migrating from Revit so not ignorant of how these softwares work in general. I have a pretty firm grasp on most of it, but the way Chief Architect deals with elevations (walls, floors etc) Befuddles me. Specifically in relation to the terrain and what gets displayed in plan views. Hoping to find an "in person" tutor to answer my specific issues. Zoom is......Ok, but would rather cut to the chase and not waste time sharing screens etc. I live in Santa Cruz Ca. and willing to drive. Anyone out there willing to help? Thanks

Im hoping there is a way to group layers to reduce the endless scroll in search of the desired layer. Example: all framing layers can be collapsed to reduce the length of the list. Thanks

Never mind....found it. I sometimes find how things are phrased in chief architect is confusing.

Is there a way to lock the second segment of a leader line to the text so when I move the text, that second line stays horizontal to text, instead of creating a new angled segment that I then need to edit? Thanks

Hi, I am trying to model an "as-Built" for a really old house (1905). Structure from ground up: foundation wall > framed pony wall > sub floor etc. I am attempting to model this with a wall with a pony wall. however, pony wall reference is to the first floor. How do I model the pony wall "negatively" - below the sub-floor of the first floor for the pony wall? Also, Under pony wall there are 2 options: 1. Elevation of Lower Wall Top 2. Height off Floor When I edit one the other automatically matches the other. Whats the point if they are effectively the same? See Pics ( I can force the whole thing but doesnt feel correct ) Thanks

Thanks For the reply. Im learning to ask my questions more precisely... The linking to a detail page isnt my problem. My question, I guess, is assigning a label to a detail so when I Place it on a sheet it automatically displays the number (call out Label).

Hello again! My question pertains to Layout and Labels. I successfully assign a Label to Cross sections, so that when placed on a sheet in Layout there is a Label number to reference to. However, when I attempt to use the same process for CAD details or Plan Views, its a whole different option list. It is greatly pared down and the opportunity to assign a Call out Label number isnt available. I guess I could manually place a text number in the detail circle but it seems like there should be a way to do this. Attached are 2 images.... Thanks

Thanks for the response. Ill Play around with that. On another note since Im here, I dont seem to be getting notifications to forum responses eventhough I have chosen to "follow" the thread. I end up having to dig through the forums to find responses to my question. Im sure its user error but need to know what Im missing. Thanks Again

OK, I want to create a layer so I can draw "Hidden" CAD Lines on a Roof Framing Plan. The layer gets created but all attempts to draw a CAD line wont allow me to put these lines on my "hidden" Cad Layer. They Default to CAD Framing, and I dont want to change that line style. Any Ideas?

Thanks for your clarification on this. I finally understood how this helps with camera views etc. Before my thinking was "it is just as easy to manually edit each page sheet". By including the page info is handy down the line. Thanks again!