Alaskan_Son

Still think there are more issues I'm forgetting but I remembered a coupe more... Similar to the Attic Wall issue, walls that are placed onto a non-default layer will also fail to automatically change layers when switched to Invisible or No Locate. Not as a big of a deal as the attic wall issue, but another thing to consider.

You have to follow the instructions all the way through to the end...

There are a few different ways to deal with this. Windows 10 has a built in feature though. Try this... Go to Settings>System>Display, go down to the bottom of that page and click on Graphics Settings. Under "Choose an app to set preferences", select Desktop App and then click Browse. Go to Program Files>Chief Architect>Chief Architect Premier X12 and scroll down to Chief Architect Premier X12.exe. Select that .exe file and click Add. Now click Options and select High Performance.

As usual, a great solution. Never thought of this before..... Just bear in mind that this method can cause some issues with attic walls. Automatically generated attic walls end up getting placed on the non-default layer to match the layer of the walls below instead of the "Walls, Attic" layer that they're normally placed on. This can make them a little tricky to manage in some scenarios...particularly if they are being generated on the same floor as other normal walls. If you want to turn them off for example, you have to place them onto a different layer, and when you do that, the wall is no longer automatically regenerated. It also makes troubleshooting attic walls a lot more difficult for the same general reason...they're not being placed onto the "Walls, Attic" layer. I'm pretty sure there are some other issues I'm not remembering too but the attic walls problems alone are worth considering.

Like the other guys said, you can use the Control or Command key to override all snaps but you could also probably just turn off Grid Snaps along with the Object Snaps that you're already turning off. With both Object Snaps and Grid Snaps turned off my Tape Measure tool won't snap to anything.

Isn't a direct answer to the question and it's not a perfect solution for all scenarios, but sometimes I just use the "Roofs, Overhang Area" layer and turn the walls off completely.

It may be something they've since fixed (this thread was from back in X11 days) because as Robert stated above, it seems to work in X12.

On a side note, are you aware that you can control all your Edge Lines simply using your layer settings? Pattern Lines are a different story, but you can handle at least 1 of the 2 more dynamically than you currently are.

Unfortunately, there is no single default for those. They must be set individually just like you’re doing now.

This isn’t good—that you’re unsure and have to make guesses. You should KNOW where these are being stored. If you don’t, you should check your settings. And if they’re nit saving to the appropriate folder, you should report to Chief.

A couple of my own observations. 1. The Archives can be tough to read. Sometimes I think I’ve lost a backup until I sort the files By Date and then start reading the names a lot more carefully. 2. The little pop-up message you get when first opening your file after a program crash or unexpected shutdown can be super helpful. When Chief tells you that it has a newer file than the one you saved, may be in your best interest to check it out.

It’s one of the side effects of Chief’s room based modeling paradigm. It’s not only a problem with the walls that need to extend below the room definition but also a problem with the outside corner that lands above the roof where the roof cuts those 2 exterior walls down. Aside from patching with Polyline Solids, the only other solution I can think of is to insert a short floor and use an Open Below room.

There are a few methods Steve. You can manually modify the truss polyline, you can manually modify the truss members, or you can use the required calculations to make it happen automatically. For the latter, you can either take the necessary measurements in an elevation view and adjust the roof plane accordingly, or you can input the required numbers directly into the Build Roof dialog. Amongst other things, the required formula depends on whether you want to use a specific overhang or a specific heel height. I posted some macros to help speed up these calculations in another thread. See if this helps at all... ...as Michael alluded to above though, the numbers need to be set just so. I wouldn’t say it’s hit and miss, but it can definitely seem that way if your measurements and calculations aren’t precise.

As Eric has already alluded to, try to really take advantage of the resources Chief has provided. Particularly, I would recommend learning to take advantage of The Help files. The tab Eric shows above will take you to some very good information in those files. Even better in my opinion is to very carefully read through the options in the various dialogs, and any time you have a questions as to what the setting is for, click the little Help button down in the corner. In this case, clicking Help and reading through the various options should ultimately lead you here... ...to the Upper Pitch setting...which is what I believe you are after.

Do you get a new dog for each project?

My thoughts: Using the %box_scale% macro in your Plan View name muddles up the Plan View list, you still have to open the Layout Box Specification dialog every time and check Specify Label if you want to get the intended benefits, and if you change the Layout Box to use a different Plan View, you have to remember to go back to the Label tab and actually change the label manually. Plus, you can't use multiple Text Styles for your label. If you want to use the %box_scale% macro, my suggestion is to simply use a Text Box with an Arrow. Just copy and paste as necessary for other layout boxes. Total Control over text style(s), automatic changes if you change referenced Plan View, and no muddling up your Plan View naming. Just place the lines with arrows onto a unique layer that can be toggled on and off as necessary.

Not too shabby Richard!

Although I'm sure this was posted with the best of intentions and although I'm sure you know what you meant to convey, this statement is still fraught with errors and I think it needs to be clarified. CAD Blocks can be used and stored anywhere in your plan or layout. This could be in Plan View, in a CAD Detail, in an Elevation View, on a Layout Page, etc. They will always be available in CAD Block Management though if they exist anywhere in the plan. This should not be confused with CAD Detail Management. Robert was referring specifically to CAD Block Management. Not only does CAD Block Management give you access to each and every CAD Block currently being used in that file, it will also give you access to every CAD Block that has EVER been used in the plan unless those CAD Blocks have either been manually purged or automatically purged by checking Automatically Purge CAD Blocks. I have seen this particular item cause MASSIVE file bloat in plans where people use the old "Save As Method" for a long time. I personally recommend keeping Automatically Purge CAD Blocks checked unless you really know what you're doing and why you're doing it.

There does seem to be some sort of limit. I've seen this behavior manifest itself with minimum sizing but this is the first time I've seen it with maximum sizing. The problem isn't actually triggered by moving the object. It's triggered by opening the Fixture Specification dialog and doing anything except hitting Cancel. You just have to move it without using Open Object. Use either Transform Replicate or Move in an elevation. You should also report to Tech Support.

good to know. I believe that’s the first time I actually posted a pre-formatted macro like that. I just won’t do it anymore.

I suggest one slight adjustment that saves tons of time...Explode, Make Architectural Block while still selected, an then change any colors you want.

You bet. Not sure if you are or not, but don't be to intimidated by the task. It's really not that difficult to set up. Just shoot me over an email if you need help.

CAD was my first thought too, but ultimately, I see the Referenced Plan as being way faster and far less error prone. If you make any changes to the Plan... With the CAD method you have to delete the old CAD, switch Layer Set, create new CAD Detail, switch Layer Set back, copy and Paste CAD, and Delete extra CAD Detail. With the second plan method all you have to do is Save As 2 times and you're done. Of course you have to change the Plan Display back and forth for both methods.

I place appliances independently of cabinets almost exclusively.

Alan, Ruby would be all but useless for that, however, it’s something you could totally accomplish with a simple macro recorder. I recommend Macro Recorder by JitBit... https://www.jitbit.com/macro-recorder/ You essentially just record key strokes and/or mouse clicks and assign to a hotkey. In fact, a lot of gaming mice and keyboard come with built in macro recording software so you might already have something similar.