Joe_Carrick

I've never had a problem with Ruby Safe Level 0 or 1. Safe Level 2 blocks almost all file access which really cripples Ruby. I suppose that a malicious Chief user could write a macro that could wreck havoc by deleting files or something - but as long as you trust the source there shouldn't be any problems.

AV software (not all) sometimes finds an exe or dll that appears to be infected - or is just suspicious. When that happens it adds the "name" to a list of files to "block" or "totally eliminate the contents" by setting the length in the file header to 0. If there's a legitimate file by the same name the AV software can really mess things up. I think some AV software actually comes installed with a list of "block these files". I can't say for certain that McAfee does it exactly this way but it certainly causes problems in some cases - however it makes the determination. Not all AV software takes this approach - but some do.

Terrain Retaining Walls just don't work very well for this configuration. The best way I know of is to draw it as a Railing Wall then open the dbx and Set it to a Solid Wall Add a Top Rail (maybe a 3x12 "Handrail") Adjust the Railing Height in the Newels/Balusters Tab Click "Foundation Wall" in the Foundation Tab Set the Materials as desired

I like to actually use a different Wall Type since both sides will be an exterior finish. We still need to have the sides reversed to prevent Chief from thinking it should be snapping to the corner.

It's also useful to have that wall type defined with either a "Blank" linestyle or a "white/background color". But you can also just set it as "Invisible".

One thing that can help to identify when the macro isn't working: Select a room Open TMM Select the Ceiling Height Label macro If it shows "Evaluation Error" check the "Show Evaluation Error" That will provide more detail on what & where the problem is.

OK, edit that macro line so that it is only: cRequired = ["Float Class.rb"] I'm also going to email the other 2 rb files.

I for one have never been happy with McAfee. Their AV is extremely aggressive and often blocks legitimate software. I use Avast or Eset and have no problems.

Alan, You have to use the "Default Room Label" and manually type %Ceiling Height Label%. It will not work in a RTB. For existing Rooms, make sure you use "Automatic Label" and uncheck/check "show label".

Alan, Send me your email address in a PM. I'll email the Ceiling Height Label.json file. I'm off ot play in a Golf Tournament this morning but I'll be able to email it this afternoon.

Sort of..... FloatClass.rb only needs to be in the scripts folder - it's not a json file & doesn't need to be imported. The %Ceiling Height Label% macro uses the FloatClass.rb file. I don't know if Alan has %Ceiling Height Label% or not.

Alan, The Room macros supplied by Chief only display in inches and the values are not returned to ruby as actual values. However, I have a %Ceiling Height Label% macro that converts to ft-in using the subroutine you mentioned. That macro can be inserted in the Default Room Label - or in any individual Room Label. Unfortunately it will not work in a RTB. The problem with Chief adding every possible formatting is that there are so many possibilities for customization. They actually made a mistake IMO of calling their custom labels "macros". Internally they refer to them as "Name:Value" pairs.

Please explain what you are looking for? The Callout in the Plan View can referenced the "Cross Section" view in the Layout (including the Sheet #), but if you are asking about a CAD Detail Window then the answer is NO. It will be easier to answer your question if we know exactly what you want to achieve.

Val, I set each page with the Label as: G-# A-# S-# etc and the enter the Contents in the "Title". To get this to work you just right click on a Sheet in the Project Browser and proceed to make those entries. The macro %layout.label% on sheet "0" provides the automatic numbering. I don't use the %page% macro.

Yes, a "Non Evaluated" text macro is especially useful for Elevations (Interior, Exterior & Sections) and anyplace else where Object Labels aren't sufficient.

Val, The only advantage I know of for having more than one Template Sheet is if you want to include something on a specific set of pages. As an example, you might want an Electrical Legend on all Electrical Floor Plans - or a Nailing Schedule on all Framing Plans - or a North Arrow on all Plan Sheets - or ????? on all Elevations, etc. These things would then be visible on any page that uses those particular Template Sheet. If you don't want any special Template Sheets, just make sure all pages use the "Default Page Template"

The problem with the current "workaround" solutions is that you need a different keynote table for various floor plans, elevations, sections, etc. A generalized system that could work with different Layer Sets, Layers, Object Types, etc. would be much, much, much better. Having spent a good part of my career doing Hospitals, Medical Offices and other Commercial Projects I've used Key Notes, Schedules and Detail Callouts extensively. Many of those projects were before CAD and making sure all references were accurate was very important. I must admit that I've seen a lot of Key Notes on residential plans that were full of errors. But I've seen notes on plans that didn't use Key Notes that were wrong as well.

If that doesn't work, reinstall Chief. It sounds like the hired gun deleted some files he shouldn't have.

I agree that more manufacturer's textures would be nice. But Board and Batten can't really be done as a texture because they need to cast shadows relative to the sun position. For that reason, you need to use a 3D object. I find the best solution is to use moldings for the horizontal pieces and wall material regions for the vertical pieces. Both of those will be automatically cut by doors and windows and since they are actual projections from the wall surface they cast shadows correctly.

Thanks Chop. There are pro's and con's to both. In this particular case the advantage to using the Niche Tool is that it will cause the wall to frame correctly. The advantage of using my Wall Niche Symbol is that it will span wall intersections (among other things). There's more than one way to "Skin a Cat".

Also note that importing Cabinet Symbols is not going to provide the same flexibility as Chief's parametric Cabinets. It's OK if you just want the 3D appearance but you lose a lot of intelligence within the Cabinet.

Pull the vertical wall away from the horizontal wall Extend the exterior wall to encompass the interior wall Put a Niche in where you want it Pull the vertical wall back up to the horizontal wall. Use a Wall Material to correct the wall finish inside the small room.

I got a -1 for that post? very strange indeed.

The 1-5/8" should be entered as the depth of the upper base cabinet. Then use Transform/Replicate to move it 20". Once you have that done, you can block the 2 cabinets and save to your user Library for future use. Another option would be to make that "Upper Base Cabinet" a 6" thick Counter Top.

Fantastic!!!!! Now why was that setting not the default in the first place?