Joe_Carrick

You must have saved that plan as a template and set it to be the default template for "New Plans" in Preferences. BTW, you should post questions in the Q&A Forum. "Tips & Techniques" is for sharing how you do something that might help someone else.

Use "Saved Plan Views" in the Plan with unique Layersets. Then when you send to Layout it's all taken care of. Use Layout Layersets only to control the border, grids, etc.

That eliminates some automatic labeling of objects using their NVPs. CAD Details are unfortunately without intelligence.

Lisa, If you have X15 there's a "Volume" Colum. But it appears you are still using X12.

Add a Custom Field named "Volume"

The one on the left appears to fit the bill. Mounting height will need to be checked.

It would help if you will enter your signature data similar to mine below. Knowing what your system hardware and software is makes it much easier for us to help you.

In order to terminate any existing symbol placement. The "Sticky" problem But now I don't seem to need that either - except in those cases where a search isn't being done and it's just one of Chief's default symbols that has it's own Hotkey. A switch or duplex outlet, etc. Evidently it isn't. Seems it was in a previous version but IAE it doesn't hurt.

This is only an issue for me with the StreamDeck_XL. Basically, I had to change all my Library Search Buttons to: Escape or Space Ctrl+L Ctrl+L Delay 1000 ms Ctrl+A select all text in the Search Box Delete Search Text <enter> Tab I could substitute Home Shift+End for the Ctrl+A but it's not a big deal. The key is the Delay 1000 ms.

I added a "1000 ms Delay" before "Home" and it works properly. I tried shorter delays but it was inconsistent. The "1000 ms Delay" even works before "Ctrl+A" It's definitely a difference between the Layout and Plan. I'll probably make it SOP for both just for consistency and safety. Now I wish I could update 3 hotkeys in a row for a multi-action button.

I like the Home, Shift+End, Delete to work with just the text field - but it still doesn't select the text when in Layout. Escape vs Spacebar is just personal preference. Sometimes I use both to make absolutely sure. Even that's not always 100%

Better yet, just delete the thread

Seriously Larry? You marked your own post as the solution?

I use the following string of keystrokes on my StreamDeck_XL for Library Searches: Escape Ctrl+L Ctrl+L Ctrl+A select all text in the Search Box Delete Search Text <enter> Tab This works perfectly when in a Plan View to find the desired folder or object. But in Layout it selects everything on the Layout page and deletes everything --- instead of selecting & deleting all the text in the Search Box. I've reported this to SSA. Hopefully they will find a solution. If anyone else can verify and provide a foolproof solution I would appreciate it.

3/4" diameter @ 24" oc seems like overkill for 2x_ plates and/or trimmers.

Recessing in most cases because other things will be attached and I need a flush surface.

I think I'm just going to note it as: 1/2" x 1-1/2" Threaded Studs @ 32" oc Welded to Steel Beam These are standard products the Steel Fabricators are familiar with.

Does anyone have details of the threaded studs to steel beam - ie: welded to beam with nuts & washers for the 2x plates?

When you select a cabinet or multiple cabinets: open for edit highlite the custom field in the Object Information Panel enter your text in the panel to the right. (or if you have a predefined text macro for that test you can just put the macro there)

Just add the custom fields. Then when you've selected the desired cabinets you can enter the text you want in the correct custom fields to show up in the Schedule.

I think you're almost there. Watch Rene's video Selecting things accurately in Chief Architect X15 - YouTube to see how you can select just the objects you want to edit any of your custom fields. They will then be in the Schedule and you don't need to select them individually or enter the text in the elevation view.

We had a CalCOMP system with a 50 MB removable HD. I actually went to work for CalCOMP where we had both 50 MB & 100 MB removable HDs. Boy the aingst when someone had a head crash and spread it to 50-60 HDs. You really needed the tape backups.

That was my other thought. Plan View has different available tools than Layout. Chief Premier has a lot more File Export & Import tools than HD Pro.

Was that a CalCOMP system by chance?

What version of Chief are you using? It appears to be either an HD or Trial version. Most of the Import/Export tools aren't available in the Trial version. I'm not sure about the HD products/versions.