Alaskan_Son

Why? That's what they're for. As long as you're using a different layer set for you camera view it should have no effect on any of your plan views.

Did you try unchecking Automatic and just using a Light Set?

I would recommend looking at Archicad.

Things like this can pretty easily be done using a good macro recorder. I use this one.... https://www.jitbit.com/macro-recorder/ Its a pretty robust little tool that you can use to automate all sorts of tasks.

There are lots of materials list and schedule features you could probably be taking advantage of, but for starters, you can actually rename/repurpose any given column in the schedule by opening the Materials List Specification dialog, clicking on the Columns panel and then triple clicking on the column you would like to rename. In this example, I relabeled the ID column for clarification, repurposed the Sub Category column, and placed the schedule number macro in the Default Cabinet Components information. Maybe that will get you started down a path to more robust automation. If you need some more in depth help though, fell free to shoot me over an email and we can discuss further.

This really depends a lot on what you're trying to do. Can you expand a bit on what you're attempting to accomplish?

Chief can do that automatically....

Sorry, I've been been out of town. Like I mentioned in that post, I just customized a font to switch the space and dash characters. I've even customized fonts to provide the stacked fractions you're looking for. Unfortunately, the stacked fractions require custom macros as well and so they can only be used with polylines or other objects with labels. Anyway, I see that Rene stepped in and offered some modified fonts free of charge to use along with my idea so I'm guessing you're good to go but I do offer font modification as one of my support service, so if you need any assistance with that type of thing in the future, please feel free to shoot me over an email to alaskansons@gmail.com and I'll see what I can do.

Perfect answer. I was just getting ready to posts a simple "No." but I wasn't sure anyone would understand.

Pretty creative solution there good sir.

You're not missing anything. It's just not something we can currently do using Chief settings. We can however use a custom font to switch the space and dash characters....

Quick tip. Try to avoid the temptation of simply moving items to the very front or very back drawing group and instead move them more incrementally. I think it's easy to just move to the top or bottom as a reflex which offers a quick solution but you end up chasing your tail later on.

I'm not an expert, but I believe it gets a little complicated. There are different generations and versions of both HDMI and DisplayPort and it can depend not only on the computer but on the monitor/TV that you're connecting to. They both seem to be totally capable options though. There are 2 things that I think are worth noting though: 1. As I understand it, HDMI is proprietary and DisplayPort is open source (if that's something that might drive your decision making). 2. DisaplyPort can drive multiple monitors from a single feed via daisy-chaining. There are limits and the monitors need to support the functionality, but this means you could have a single available port and still add multiple monitors.

Away from my computer now, but the best I’ve personally been able to come up with for “smart”/somewhat automated pitch markers is essentially built like this (adjust as necessary for scale and personal preferences): Use a right triangle for the pitch marker itself For the purposes of this example and to create the marker for a 6/12 pitch, the top/horizontal edge of the triangle should be 24” long and the side/vertical leg should be 12” long. to create the automated numeric labels, I use 2 single segment polylines along with their labels. One of the easiest ways to create these it to simply draw a line, place a break in that line, and then click the Simplify Polyline tool. One polyline is vertical and one polyline is horizontal. Each of the 2 single segment polylines should have an arrow sized to zero on both ends, each should have its own unique arrow style to keep the 2 polylines from accidentally combining. Each of the 2 single segment polylines should have %(perimeter/2).round% in the label and each label should be offset appropriately. I have mine set to something like a 6” text height and an 8” offset from the line. The vertical polyline with arrows should be connected to both ends of the vertical triangle leg and the horizontal polyline with arrows should be connected to both ends of the horizontal triangle leg. The top edge of the triangle should never change length unless you want to change the scale (and if so, you’ll want to change the macros to suit). To adjust your pitch marker either select the vertical leg and set its height to double your pitch, OR make the diagonal leg perpendicular to your roof plane. If you are going to use the Make Parallel/Perpendicular tool, it’s important that you select the diagonal line on the upper half of the line. If you select the line on the lower half then the top edge length will adjust (not what you probably want). You can block and store in your library, but the labels don’t properly remember their offsets when placed in new plans. You’re better off placing one in each of your template plan cameras and then copying/pasting as desired. EDIT: Back at my computer. Here's a quick demo... P.S. None of this is new to X13. It just came up in the conversation so I figured I'd share.

Okay, I see what you're saying now and I can confirm. X13 has a larger minimum than what X12 had. It seems to be triggered by the Layer Properties section. Toggle Layer Properties off and you can get it much smaller. I would suggest you report this as a bug.

They only get so small. If you’re working with a single screen, I really suggest you leave all 3 side windows tabbed with each other on one side.

For the other part, you'll need to drag your roof plane over so that its not only flush with your wall but just a tiny bit past your wall...

Some of these situations need a little manual involvement. Try to select this wall.... ...and then drag it through to replace the automatically generated attic wall....

My comment was less about polylines and more about label capabilities. Being able to place the label on a different layer, the ability to justify text, and the ability to add a border are the main things. This allows for different formatting for different objects, allows for turning some labels off and leaving other labels on, and allows for more refined looking labels in general. Yes we could use text boxes before but that is astronomically more time consuming than simply using the object’s label.

I don’t understand then why you can’t simply make a material out of the picture file and set it to Stretch To Fit.

Are you needing to use the transparency setting available in the Image tool or does the picture file have transparency of its own?

Yes. This is one of the best new features IMO.

There are tons of different methods but you might even consider building the one on the left using a ramp.

Turn off the railing on one side or the other and then place that railing manually using a railing WALL set to Follow Stairs.

He was talking about this. In the following example, mine are all unchecked because I have no need for the tool...