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I honestly don’t know. I was just trying to post some options using my phone and wasn’t sure how they would show up. I will say this though, superscript number quality, sizing, bearings, etc. can vary dramatically from one font to the next. I usually use a custom font to get the display I want, but there are a small handful of fonts whose superscript numbers are pretty nice. I’m away from my computer, but as I recall, Arial has one of the better examples. See what those superscript numbers I posted look like in a few different fonts.

I use superscript characters quite often and have no problems doing so. Most of my use is totally automated using custom macros but I enter manually sometimes too. I suspect you’re not actually using the right characters. I’m away from my computer and only on my phone, so this may or may not work, but try copying and pasting these... ⁰ ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶ ⁷ ⁸ ⁹

Are you actually using true superscript numbers or are they just modified regular numbers?

You can very easily create your own custom project information macros by defining global variables (which in X12 can even be done in a standard text box). Then simply copy and paste your text box or custom project_information macro from one plan to the next or from plan to layout to avoid re-entry. You use your global variables instead of the built in project information macros. Really quite easy and super flexible. Plus, in X12, you don't even need to create any custom macros if you don't want to. Simply place your global variable directly (example: %$Project_Address%). If anyone needs help getting started, shoot me over an email. I can get you set up with a quick starter kit for a very minimal fee and you can seriously be off and running with it after just a few minutes.

It's likely because your settings have your Marker Defaults set to Use Layer For Text Style whereas EconBlueprints does not.

As Dermot already pointed out. That text is controlled by the Marker Defaults being used. Click on the Extensions/Markers tab.

I have some systems in place for that.

Click on the Dimension tab. The text size is controlled by the Dimension Default being used. If that Dimension Default is not set to be controlled by layer, then changing the layer text style will do nothing.

The distribution path dialog actually allows you to add an arrow (which by the way you can make the invisible arrow style or a zero size), however you can take advantage of the connective behavior of arrows for pretty much any open polyline based object by adding the arrow before you convert your polyline to something else.

Group Select only the Core, Manufacturer, and Bonus catalogs in the library browser and then right click>Search Folders. It will still respect your other filters as well. You can use this same method to pick and choose specific folders in your User catalog too.

Yes. I am.

I thought I mentioned it in the video, maybe not, but my decision to draw in mm was very deliberate. It just gets a lot more complicated in Chief to deal with objects that are drawn too far out in space. Chief seems to handle it just fine up to a certain point, but anything beyond that point becomes a lot more complicated. I'm never quite sure where that line is and didn't want to risk it since those numbers seemed so big. If you end up testing it with direct meter input, let me know if it's problematic or not. I really don't know, and I'm curious...just not curious enough to draw it again.

Oops. My bad Boy do I feel silly. Thanks Glenn. I like to think if it was more than a quick example, I would have thought about it a little more and made sure I got it right...I guess I'll never know though.

There should be no conversions necessary. Easting and Northing are essentially just the linear equivalent of their globular longitude and latitude cousins. Because they're linear all you need to do is enter those numbers using something like the input line tool. Here's a quick complimentary video and the resulting plan file... https://youtu.be/iAPDYWGosPA Plot plan.plan

...... I was having such a nice day.....

I agree, I’ve suggested that Chief provide us a quick method to switch to click-release-click but so far we’re stuck using a few goofy workarounds. My currently preferred method is: 1. Click and drag to start operation 2. Shift+Z (Zoom) during drag 3. Press either Center Mouse Wheel (Pan) or optionally the Escape key 4. Pan and zoom as desired (NOTE: If you’re panning anyway, which you likely are if you’re employing the trick, then the step above isn't even necessary) 5. Click again to finish You can customize your hotkeys to make the operation pretty easy but for me, the OOB ones actually work just fine. Anyway, it’s not as easy as it could be, but it’s something.

Ya, I was messing around with a couple different options and changed the wall type at one point. I just never changed it back. It can be changed back to the normal wall type and you'll get framing. It may or may not be accurate depending on how that's being built though. Anyway, I'm not suggesting it's perfect by any means. All the various possible methods leave something to be desired and the best method will come down to the specific plan and what the plan is being used for.

Search "Garden" and you should find a Garden Window...

Change the CAD Block for those hangers and then you're really in business...

Sorry buddy, but I think all the examples posted above look like poo. Not sure what method i would ultimately use since there are so many little variables from one job to the next, but I went a head and took a few minutes to mess with that first example plan posted. Here's a quick example using using 2 or 3 of the various tricks I posted above... steve nestor dormer_scissor truss test 1.1.plan

You're more than welcome. Here's another one...Add an arrow to your Distribution Path and connect it to the appropriate object(s) to get automated resizing of said path...

No way to do that automatically. I always just run through and manually modify wall framing as necessary. A couple quick notes on the double header thing though: 1. A laminated double header is not structurally equivalent to 2 separate header members. There can be very good reasons to keep the headers sandwiched together. 2. There's no need for 2-1/2" foam if you sandwich headers. Simply place 2" foam on the surface. It largely eliminates conductive heat loss that way too since it results in a 1/2" dead space between the foam and the wall covering.

Oops. Yes, Distribution Path is what I meant. I was away from my computer and the proper term was escaping me.

Yeah, it’s useful for a lot of random things. Another example I use it for is for closet rod plan view display. I have a CAD block with I think four pieces of randomly position hangers/clothing. I assign that CAD Block to a distribution line and then just copy and paste that around my plan and resize as necessary. That’s just a simple one though. There are tons of other pretty great applications.