Jones_Drafting

Yeah. Thanks for the reply.

...also, sorry I started this thread in the wrong forum....I'll do better next time.

I need a workable scheduling app specific to my business paradigm. I pretty much know all the steps which will be involved with whatever job. I'd like an app which will allow me to define the various fields, then allow me to fill the estimated number of hours for each, being able to schedule each specific task individually, then have that tie into calendar which will morph in real time as things progress/change....I need it to extend my schedule, say if I run a week early or a week late on any given task, so I've got a constantly up-to-date scheduling app. I ask you, because you know my pain. Ideas? I've tried to create spreadsheet to handle this, but not sure how to do what I want with tying it in with a fluid calendar....ideas? Thanks!

I'm currently scheduling out about 4 months. Got about 15 active jobs. Trying to keep it all in my head is taking a toll. Straightforward scheduling software, for design projects? Sure I can't be the only one. Thanks!

Thank you.

Yeah, But because it's a feature of the program, I'd rather not have to build it myself. That's an idea though. Thanks!

I like the look of the Line Drawing option, for my elevations and for my cross sections. I have had difficulty with these generating correctly. When I add CAD info to the view, it prints off-set from the squiqqly artsy lines generated by the effect, so I end up with a double image with dimensions pointing to the wrong thing, leader lines pointing to nothing and text boxes moved to where they ought not be. When I choose to use the vector view option, this does no happen....but because I kinda like the artsy look of the line drawing, it irritates me. I've been told that it could have something to do with my video card, but what I am using is more than sufficient. It happens the same with the Chief pdf generator as well as with pdf995 printer. Has anyone figured out how to fix this? Thanks in advance. Cris

Sent an email. Let me know if you'd like to talk. Cris

Howdy, I'm not an architect, but have been California based Residential Designer, using Chief Architect for the past 20 years. Keeping my California "shop" open, as I relocate to N Idaho. I'd be happy to work with whomever, to get your project put together. (Even around the corner, in Wyoming.) Purdy busy at the moment, but if you're not in a giant rush, let me know. My website has some examples of my work, and I'd be happy to provide some plan-sets, created over the past several years, as reference. Let me know. Cris

Howdy, I've been Chiefer for about 20 years... I've got a job off Main St, helping bring an old Victorian "beauty" back to life. Haven't yet had opportunity to work in the City of Grass Valley. How are they to work with? Any heads-up? Thanks in advance. Cris

Howdy, Just scrolling thru ChiefTalk, and happened across your post. I've been residential designer in Northern California for 20 years, inherited business from my dad, who started 30 years before that. I'm moving to N Idaho, in the Late Spring, but will continue working in California. I've also thought a lot about working in OR/WA as well. If you're interested in a "telecommuter", ring me up. (707)456-0185 Regards, Cris www.jonesdrafting.com

Aha! Figured it out! Turns out I had 2 wall types for the different rails.....changed'em both to Deck rail/fencing & all is copasetic. Hope it helps someone else. Cris

Set point, as center of a 4' radius, 4' in from outside surface of rail. Stopped my straight rails to create the 4' curved rail within 90 degrees. I'm thinking I must be misaligning something.....anyone else figure this out already? Thanks for your great wisdom.

Hi Rene, When I open a camera view, I want to be able to define which annotation set is automatically associated with the camera view. Default is to assign it to the camera/section view set.....I don't want that.....just another step. Just more time.....trying to pare time takers. Cris

Anybody know a way to assign annotation set to camera view default setup? (so i don't have to keep changing from "Section view" or "Camera View", to my preferred defaults?) Thanks.

Thanks Lew.

Thanks again, I'm mainly single-family residential. Working across state lines, rather than making sure my drawings are code-compliant, I'm looking more at the tax laws and business licensing aspect. I think I have the code part pretty well figured, and can hire local professionals to accomplish the unmanageable. I just want to know what I'm getting into, before I get into it. If I travel to another state, sit down with a client, design their home, return to my home state, draw the plans......I believe I'm supposed to have business license in the other state, where I'm drawing the plans for, as well as license in my home state.....and what about tax laws?....do I only report in my home state?...or do I need to report the income earned in the state where the job is...I just want to be certain of reg's before making decisions.... Thanks, Cris

Hi David, and thank you. These projects are for my own contacts, and are my own designs. My name will be on them. Hence the search. Thanks again for the reply. Cris

Thank you, Carmelhill.

Thanks for the feedback.

Howdy, I'm certain this is a question to which many of you must have sought an answer. How do you work taxes, business licensing, etc? (Seeking to remain above-board.) Any feedback would be much appreciated.

As usual, chief users united are great! Thanks guys!

Created plan with siding material typical to all exterior walls. Painted siding material with a darker brown to simulate (E)stain. Upper portion of wall which separates interior rooms, but is visible from exterior, will not accept the application of the stain. I'm thinking that it must have something to do with the fact that the program may not be recognizing it as an exterior wall(?) Anybody have a fix? Thanks.

Got it. Wall Spec Dialogue. Thanks!

Sorry, In which forum? Thanks!