Joe_Carrick

I would use Copy/Paste from the new Template to the old Template. Open the new Template Select Page 0 Unlock and display all Layers Marquee Select the entire Page Close the new Template Open the old Template Select Page 0 Unlock and display all Layers Paste Save the Template That should do it.

Hi Johnny, That pic shows the Toolbars for the Layout. The Toolbars for Plan are different. I don't do much editing in Layout. Positioning and sizing of the Layout Boxes is just about the limit of the work I do there. Almost everything is done in the Plan. If you are losing display of Toolbars I would suggest checking the Video Card setup and drivers. You might also check the AV Software but I don't think that should have any effect. IAE, I have not experienced any such problems. Are you on a MAC? I personally

When Chief creates a Foundation Plan it names the areas as "Rooms" of the type directly above. Obviously, this is non-sense so I created a new Room Type (copy of Slab) which I named: 4" Concrete Slab Then I edited all the foundation areas to that room type. Then I added the attached macro room_label.json to the Default Room Label. Now those areas of the Foundaton Plan are automatically labeled: 4" Concrete Slab with 6/6 10/10 WWF over 6 mil Visqueen Membrane over 4" Sand Base The macro recognizes the room is a Slab. Of course that's what I use for a Mono-Slab Foundation. For Built-up Foundations I just use a Room Type: Crawl Space

Why is this thread in "Tips & Techniques"

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I have a similar condition that I created as a mulled unit. It might be the reverse of yours but that shouldn't be a problem. It's similar to NanaWall. It's intended to swing out. Panoramic Door - 4 Panel.calibz Hope this helps. Joe

Since this is the Tips & Techniques Forum..... I think it's a TIP

How do you handle the sizing of headers in Non-Bearing Walls? I use the depths set in the Framing Defaults for Bearing Walls, but that's generally overkill in Non-Bearing Walls. It would be nice if there was a separate set of Defaults. btw, I still want to be able to display the new Chief Headers as a single line (my choice of Linestyle, Line_Weight & Color). The current "filled full width display" is very annoying.

Either use the comments field to indicate "double 30x80 door" or create a custom field in the OIP.

You should post your questions on HomeTalk rather than ChiefTalk. There are differences in the software and you would probably get a better answer there.

Steve, Yes, a separate Plan View for each floor for each discipline. I've even broken it down for framing to Floor, Ceiling, Rafters and Trusses. Electrical could be broken into Power and Lighting. It really just depends on how finely you want to show things in the Layout. I also have a Roof Plan View for each Floor Level - not always needed depending on the design but it's nice when it is needed. One of the really nice parts of this is that whatever name you give the Plan View in the Project Browser is what the %view_name% macro will display. That makes naming your views to be sent to Layout much easier. IOW, put that macro in a Text Box on each Floor Level and when you switch Plan Views the title will change accordingly.

pSolids will only union when in the same plane. Solids are more flexible.

Was that available in Beta? I had requested that ability but wasn't aware it was available. btw, editing the bounding box and the 3d origin values provides a very accurate rectangular wall cutout.

Michael, How do you access this "Wall Cutout Polyline" to edit its shape? I've found no way to do that. The only way I've found to change the cutout size is to change the size of the Bounding Box but that doesn't change the shape.

Callout Text is hard-coded to the Schedule Number. It's possible to do a macro for the text, but not in the Callout.

One thing to be aware of: The actual fireplaces are actually bigger in length and height than these symbols. I had to limit the symbols to the "frame" so that the hole in the wall would be properly sized. The new "Inserts in Wall" feature in X10 doesn't provide for the hole to be different than the width and height of the symbol. This is something that CA should provide so the symbols could be more accurate, accounting for the real size of an object.

Yes, in the Framing Schedule, you need to uncheck the "Use Callout for Label"

Here's another. This one is base on the Superior DRL4543 See-Thru. It's 48" wide x 18" tall x 17" deep. It inserts in a 16-3/4" thick wall. Linear Fireplace - See-thru.calibz

Attached is a Linear Fireplace Symbol that automatically inserts into a wall (requires Chief version X10). I used the Napoleon LDH62 model and set the bottom to +32". Once inserted, it can be repositioned and/or resized as needed. If you want to change the manufacturer or model number you can do that in the OIP (Object Information Panel) This particular fireplace is 62" wide x 18" tall x 22" deep. If resized, the frame will not stretch, only the overall size. Linear Fireplace - Napoleon LHD62.calibz

Whenever Chief suggests "fixing" the name - Don't do it !!! - just select "IGNORE"

BEST The Insert Macro dialog for user macros is now scrollable and will jump to any A/N character. This is a big improvement. It's not the ideal (browser with folders) but it's a step in the right direction. WORST The Attempt to force the naming of user macros to begin with a lower case letter. This is a really bad decision by CA.

Thanks Michael. It's been a long time since I needed that.

I've noticed that I'm getting duplicates of materials in the Plan in X10. I didn't notice this in previous versions - but it may have been there. Is there any way to "merge" those duplicates into a single material? I really don't like having more than one "Drywall", etc. The list just gets too long.

Add a thin layer of paint to your wall definitions. Then all you have to do is edit that "paint" material to the color you want.

I don't think it works with "Automatic Dimensions". That for me is a PITA and I've submitted a request to have that fixed. When that might happen is anyone's guess.