Joe_Carrick

Try specifying the fill to have either a transparent background or set the fill "transparency" percentage.

Most jurisdictions have standard "Minimum Construction Specifications" that can be downloaded as a PDF. I typically just use these because they cover almost everything and reference the applicable code sections. Here's an example of the San Diego County specs: I do have some special notes for Fire Sprinklers, Deferred Submittals, Stairs, etc.

Add an invisible layer to the exterior of your railing "wall type". That will make the railing set back from the edge. Otherwise just move the railing a few inches. That should stop the deck edge inside the stone column.

Best solution is to use "Elevation Lines" vs "Elevation Points". The Terrain will look much better. It might not be real easy to define just a few elevation lines but if you can do that running completely thru the Terrain Boundary you will get the Terrain to be pretty smooth and then you can use additional Terrain Tools to fine-tune.

If this is a Symbol - you can't edit it other than stretching, etc. Even that will take a lot of experimentation and wil probably not give the results you want. Editing the CAD Block will not effect the Symbol itself.

For $100 I will provide a Spiral Stair Symbol to fit your configuration. It will conform to the requirements of the Residential Code. Here are some examples:

Hi Ron, Spiral Stairs have very specific requirements which the current Stair Tool can't address: Max Riser height = 9.5" Min Tread depth at walk line = 6.5" Min Tread width 26" inside Handrail Generally the above will mean a minimum Tread angle of 30 degrees. The number of treads will be determined by the floor-floor height which means the total included angle may be more than 360 degrees. To get all of this Chief would need to have a completely separate tool for Spiral Stairs which would need to specify the above plus: Inside Radius (pole diameter/radius) Outside Radius Bottom Elevation Top Elevation It's not realistic for Chief to just provide a stair symbol since there are too many variations. Several years ago I created a set of 3D symbols (components) to make up any required Spiral Stair. These included: Treads (with and without risers) Poles Handrails (a variety of styles) Landings If you have a specific situation you need I can make the symbol for you - $100 each symbol.

It wasn't intended to be rude. Architects are licensed by the States as professionals. Being a self taught draftsman does not qualify. My comment was totally valid and was intended to keep the OP from getting in trouble.

Sure

Not that difficult. Just add one to the Library with a new name; repeat, repeat, repeat...

I could be wrong, but I think you will need a separately named symbol for each different rope light.

Quick answer, no

Here's a couple of pics of my system: Detail Sheet automatically numbered by using a macro in the layout boxes based on the location within the drawing area. The macros are in the default Layout Box labels. Detail Callouts in the Plan linked to the CAD details sent to Layout. There are macros in the defaults of the Callouts. This system is very complete and handles all Layout Boxes including Plans, Sections, Elevations, CAD Details, etc. It coordinates between the Plan Views and the Layout Pages. Also notice that the Layout Box Labels include the view names from the Project Browser in the Plan. The system consists of 3 macros and instructions for setting it up. Price is $100 - send me a PM to purchase.

I have a macro package that labels any framing. Rafters, Joists, Posts, Beams, etc. Either by placing a single macro in the label (Owner Context) or placing the macro in a text box and adding an arrow connecting to the members (Referenced Context) There is a text box included for the Referenced Context which can be used in Cross Sections, Framing Plans & Wall Details. I sell this package for $80.00

I make the rafter framing 48" o.c. That represents the splines between SIPs.