Joe_Carrick

We can specify the Text Styles for Text, Dimensions, Markers & Callouts in the Annosets / Active Defaults. Then in the Layer Set we can set each Layer to "Default Text Style". The Layers will use whatever is specified in Active Defaults. This works well in terms of using the correct text style. However, when a Text Object is examined the attribute layer_text_style simply returns "Default Text Style" rather than the name of the Text Style. I name my Text Styles with a size and scale as follows: 1/8" Arial - 1/8" Scale 1/8" Arial - 1/4" Scale etc. There are some layers (specifically LABEL layers) that the Text Style may need to be different. Currently those need to be specified in the Layer Set since there are no settings available in the Annosets for Labels. I would like to be able to: Set a "Label Default Text Style" that could be used in the Layer Sets Be able to examine the Text Object attribute layer_text_style and get the underlying name vs "Default Text Style" or "Label Default Text Style". IOW: 1/8" Arial - 1/8" Scale as set in Active Defaults Have access in user Text Macros to the "Active Default Values"

In 2D it will just show like a Drawer.

Since we now have the ability to show Drawers open in Plan and 3D it would be a lot easier for them to do. I've also requested that Pullout Trays should look more realistic both in 3D and in Sections.

Have you sent it in as a suggestion?

Thanks DM. I went to 3D Warehouse and downloaded them earlier. My Plan is to keep a Plan with the Pullouts that I can add Door Symbols to and create whatever Door Symbol I need. With the y-origin offset set properly they will show open or closed perfectly as a Drawer.

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Larry, At some point you will need to draw that Foundation Wall or edit the Wall Height in a 3D View.

That's what I thought Do you have the pullouts available without the Fronts or would I need to use the Delete Surface Tool to get to that point?

Larry, In the 2nd Line of the Structure Tab set the Top of the Stem Wall Elevation to -18"

Which one? OIP Panel in some Items? Wall Niche? Room Types? Something else....................

Larry, It's the same as it's been in the past. Carefully review the Help File - then play with the Tool until you get confused. I appreciate Michael's videos but he's spending a lot of time creating videos that CA should be providing. btw, The Help for the new Draw Order Edit Tools isn't up to date. I'm still seeing the version for X8.

FWIW, as much as I like what CA has done in X9 to improve Text Macros, the speed-up of Pan/Zoom in 3D View for the various render types is really super.

Dave, Can the Door/Drawer Style on them be changed?

I have found that un-blocking a CAD Block can cause a disconnect of Leader Lines from their Text in certain cases. It doesn't happen in all cases but when it does it is repeatable. I have reported it as a bug - waiting to hear from CA about a fix.

As Michael said, with a Solid or Non-Transparent Background Room Fill.

Make the glass "Opaque"

Maybe it's in the Library, maybe not. -or- It could be in the X9 Final Release but not in the X9 Beta. We just won't know until ..................

I'm always amazed at your ability to remember and use dozens of Hotkeys and Combinations. I'm pretty much limited to the Ctrl-Key standards (Copy/Paste/Paste in Place/Cut/Delete/Undo) Consequently I am a "Mouse" user for almost anything else. I am comfortable using Menus and Toolbars much more than Hotkeys.

I'm ok with it as is. I don't expect to have to use it that much so the extra step isn't a big deal to me. The reason is probably just to keep the Edit Toolbar from becoming crowded.

Larry, I think Hotkeys are the only way to do it. I use "S,D,G" for "Select Drawing Group". You could also assign Hotkeys for "Move Forward" and "Send Back" - but "View Drawing Order" is more difficult.

You can send from any Plan to any Layout. You just can't have more than 1 Layout open in Chief at the same time. I have the main Plan and 5-6 others open and send views from each of the Plans to the same Layout.

Yes, absolutely you can. It's just not automatic. You have to specify each the same.

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Eventually, the Components dbx will probably disappear entirely. For now, it's still needed for adding Sub-Categories. X9 just put the Code, Comments, Description and Manufacturer in the Object dbx and made those fields persistent. It would be nice to have some additional "user" fields but that's not yet available. IAE, those fields are still in the Components and they have corresponding attributes.