Alaskan_Son

I've never had this problem. Maybe because I've never set the back to match front. Is there really any reason to do that?

I think you need to study up on annotation sets. You can also just group select the plot plan dimensions and put them on their own layer.

Can you clarify what exactly is driving you bonkers? I don't think it's possible to have separate layers per layer set. If an object is assigned to a layer, that layer must exist everywhere.

You bet Michael. On a side note for anyone following this, the method in Yusefs video works as well, although I've tested it in a couple plans with some pretty mixed results. It seems to be pretty jumpy. Painting results when connected to a landing can be inconsistent (and actually even changes the STRUCTURE of the narrow stairs in some cases). Railings are also a little jumpy and inconsistent.

Interesting. I tried the same thing. Definitely doesn't work on my end. landry, did you send this in to tech support yet? Or has anyone else sent the issue in?

Did you use the plan and layout attached by the OP?

That's the way I personally do it as well. I was just just trying to address the filler question.

I don't think anyone is arguing the terminology. Just trying to figure out the best way to build the item in question within Chief. There are several limitations with using a partition, the biggest of which in my opinion is the inability to have a toe kick.

You bet Dennis : )

Dennis, Just create your filler and then uncheck filler (General tab right next to the Type selection dropdown).

Sorry Curt. I did read your post but I missed that. My bad.

There's one minor detail that should probably be mentioned just in case. In order to do a Save As and keep the camera in the new plan, you actually have to save the camera. Not at my computer to check the name of the tool, but once you select the camera, there is a tool called something like "Save Camera" in the edit toolbar...click it. Either that or open the camera dbx (or click "Edit Active Camera" while in 3D and check the little box labeled "Saved" (or something along those lines).

I'm thinking a bunch of ceiling planes are your best bet, although you could explore using one single ceiling plane with an octagon shaped hole and then mouldings and/or polyline solids.

Interesting. I wonder what you're doing differently.

You should be able to just drag one of the nodes over to the other and it will essentially be deleted.

For what its worth, the issue only seems to happen when selecting Plot Lines instead of Live View when sending to layout. Live view seems to work fine.

You did that correctly. And I agree with Glenn. Send it in to tech support. I think its a bug. I get the same thing on my end.

I don't suppose you could attach the plan and layout could you?

Try using this method to isolate the appropriate layer... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/8130-isolate-layer-tip/ Or activate the Point Marker tool and then just shift select all the points with a marquis. The points are on the dimension layer, but they're still just point markers.

It actually doesn't appear to have anything to do with pasting from what I can tell. Just deleting.

Interesting. You are correct. I tried deleting one of the doors on that interior wall while in elevation and a point marker was added in plan view. Seems to be pretty consistent. Curious now whats different between my workflow and yours as I've never noticed this behavior before.

I still have X6 and no, it doesn't seem to do the same thing.

I just tested it to see what happens and I get the same results as you when printing directly from plan. Most of us never print directly from plan though. Send to layout first and then print from there and you shouldn't have the same issue.

Mark, I took a quick look at your plan. You actually don't have to go through the series of operations you described. Simply delete any number of cabinets WHILE IN PLAN VIEW and all associated dimensions locations are replaced with point markers. Deleting cabinets WHILE IN ELEVATION does not have the same effect. It does the same thing with both automatic and manual dimensions. Not sure whether this was an added feature or a bug. Regarding a way to delete those points, just turn off all layers except the associated dimension layer. You can then pretty quickly select all the points and delete them.