Alaskan_Son

Just click on the cabinet in the 3D view window or scroll down to Custom Face instead of Use Default.

I think you should attach a plan with that cabinet.

I think you might just be overlooking it. Its should be there.

You bet, and I hate to tell ya, but I think we've been able to do that for quite a few versions now. I think we all have those little things though that it seems everyone but us has known about forever.

Todd, There are a number of things you can do to address your issue such as those listed above, or by placing a break in that lower roof plane anywhere over the main layer of the wall below and dragging the section over the inside of the building to the face of drywall. HOWEVER, to get to the root of your problem... I believe the issue is caused by the fact your roof baseline and ceiling height in that area are identical. My guess is that this is simply confusing the program. Either lower the ceiling height or raise the baseline by even 1/16" and your problem should go away.

There are at least a couple ways to do this: 1. Select the schedule and use the edit handles in the number column to move any given item up or down to where you want it on the list. 2. Select the item and use the Move Down In Schedule or Move Up In Schedule tools (found in the edit toolbar).

Did you try going through the steps in that other thread?

You are 100% correct, and I don't recall the exact check-in frequency requirement, but I believe its only like once every 7-10 days. It's a pretty substantial amount of time.

Here's a method you can use to very accurately size and place these types of moldings. Its a multi-step process that may seem pretty complicated at first, but its really not. In brief what I've done is... A. Create a symbol of the roof and skylight assembly that can be rotated in order to create a nice usable vertical surface. B. Use CAD Detail From View to create a very accurately sized and shaped moulding symbol. C. Use CAD Detail From View to accurately place the moulding symbol. I had a bit of a hard time making a video because there were quite a few steps to go over and trying to explain every little thing along the way just kept taking too long. Anyway, I made it as short as I could without skipping any steps but in trying to whittle it down I sort of rushed through a few things. Hopefully you'll get the idea though...

I stand corrected. It seems you are correct. You can't use that print button with Vector views either anymore. Oh well, at least we have a half dozen other ways to do it. I personally don't believe I have ever once used that button for that purpose anyway.

I believe you are incorrect. It works the same in X7. You'll need to switch to Vector View to get that print button de-grayified.

...or File>Print>Print Image ...or File>Export>Export Picture ...or do a screen capture I'm sure there are others as well.

Hmmm. I wonder if perhaps you missed something. They all seem to work fine for me.

I think Scott was probably talking about a wall COVERING.

That's not actually true. Cabinets, electrical items, furniture, and various fixtures all have labels as well as other usable data fields.

Try Preferences>Reset Options>Reset Side Windows

You bet

I don't think SIMS is catching up or that Chief is falling behind. That sort of thing has been possible for quite sometime using free or very cheap programs. They are all extremely limited and lacking with regard to any true "intelligence", detail specific customization, and plan production. Its all visual fluffery if you ask me. The most "advanced", expensive, and fully "BIM" modelling apps aren't anywhere near working like that either and there's a reason. It simply doesn't work for anything that requires accurate modelling...period. If you want accuracy you're going to have to put in the time...no way around it.

One of my sons using that same method to create little Lego movies and claymation videos.

Incorrect. It can be used in elevations and sections as well (you can even place any number of your note symbols on specific layers so they will only display in your desired views). And plants aren't the only objects you can use as the basis for your schedule either. This video might be worth a look for those interesting in the basics of how to set the system up...

Its probably because either... A. Your brick has no pattern assigned. B. You have patterns toggled off (3D>Toggle Patterns). Probably the latter.

Yes you can.

You can also search 3D warehouse, there is quite a bit of 3D lettering in there. Especially this guy or gal's work... https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/user.html?id=1201444623356647547830102

Orthographic or perspective? If its 3D lettering you're after, this is a bit of a pain in Chief. Doable, but a hassle. Check out this program... http://www.armanisoft.ch/elefont/Elefont.html I believe AutoCAD and Adobe illustrator have the ability to convert text to line work which could then be imported into Chief and used to create 3D text. Within Chief though you would have to create polylines and convert them to solids. Doable, but again...a pain.

This is a good idea as well and can essentially use Chief for the bulk of the work. No need for a rendering program. Good suggestion Dennis.