Joe_Carrick

You just have to change the scale in "Drawing Sheet Setup". That's in the "File>Print" menu. Whatever you have there is what the default will be when sending to Layout. Just remember to use the correct Annoset so the annotations will be at the size you want.

There are no Defaults(that we can set) for Wall Elevation Callouts. It would be nice if there was - maybe a "Suggestion" is called for.

Uncheck the "Automatic" boxes.

It will be easier for me to just create a macro for you with the length in ft-in if that's what you want. If you want decimal feet instead - let me know. My complete Framing Labels Package (all member types and materials) I license for $50. That has macros with and without lengths and handles all 3 formats (inches, feet-inches, decimal feet) for member lengths. The macros can be used to Label Framing Plans and Wall Elevations simply by group selecting. They can also be used with leader lines.

I have X5 installed on my system. But it was there when I upgraded to Windows 10. I think your problem has to do with the "Install" program itself. Hopefully CA can help.

That's a bummer! Unfortunately there are a lot of poorly done models in the 3D Warehouse. Many are just cube shapes with a pic applied to each face. That's not the same as a detailed model with different materials.

I would guess that you're trying to install X5 on a Windows 10 Computer. It probably won't work. You could call CA Tech Support - they're probably the only source for answering your question.

You would need a custom user macro. I have a complete Framing Labels macro that provides a more comprehensive label. It can be modified to convert the length from inches to feet-inches or decimal feet.

Select a Foundation Wall, then the "Object Layers" icon on the Edit Toolbar. Change the Footings Color to whatever you want. It will change all the Footings, not just one. I don't know any way to selectively change just some Footings.

It's probably a missing texture. Sometimes the models imported from Sketchup just have a pic of the front of the fixture. If it isn't properly imported into the Library Chief can substitute what if thinks is "close".

Perry, It might be possible but it might not. I'll play with some possibilities but I really think CA should provide a "Roof Callout" for Elevations & Sections that would automatically display correctly with the pitch text. If I can do it as a Labeled CAD Polyline it would probably still require some careful editing by the user.

Why not just display a Framing Overview. That turns off the display of Doors automatically. As an alternative, you can just switch to the "Camera Framing Set". I really don't like modifying Layer Sets once I've got them set to a consistent appearance.

Roof Pitch SYMBOL. This got me thinking about a true 3D Symbol that could sit on the Roof and display the pitch. It would need to be on a layer that is only displayed in the Elevations/Sections and it would need to have a Label to display the pitch (height). I think it could be done. OTOH, it would be cool if there was a "Text Object" like a Callout called "Roof Pitch" that could be automatically created by selecting a Roof Plane in an Elevation Vies and then clicking on an icon in the Edit Toolbar. This Callout would be placed above the Roof Plane and have the text displayed as shown in Joey's pic.

As the others have said, it wouldn't be particularly easy. But the Arch could be easily done as a Doorway (full arch) in a very thick wall with Casings and a Keystone. The molding for the inside of the Arch would be a bit trickier but with the right molding profile and a few Molding Polylines it is doable. Room Molding Polylines would handle most of the Base, Wainscot, Chair Rail and Crown Moldings. Corner Boards can also be used at inside and outside corners - even on Interior Walls. One thing is sure - once you've done it you will be an expert on the process.

Same process, PSolid and just change the size and vertical position. It's just a filler no matter how you look at it.

Place a Panel adjacent to the Washer and use a Custom Counter Top. Chief doesn't have a Cabinet like that. You could also just create a PSolid, Block it and specify that it's to be treated as a Cabinet and included in the Schedule. But IMO that's overkill.

Don't use a "Shed Dormer". Build the Roof Plane manually and use regular walls for the 3 sides. Dormer walls are above the regular Roof, not below.

Are you looking at a "Perspective Floor Overview"? If that's the case, it's what you should be seeing.

Take a look at the pic I posted. The Primary Format Units need to be set to ' Then you also need to make sure that the Active Defaults are set to use that Default (whatever Dimension Default you want) You will also need to open the existing dimensions and set them to use your new Default. Any new dimensions should automatically match the new Default.

By Default, Wall Labels are Blank and the Wall Detail Names in the Project Browser are not very useful. But if you change the Wall Label, the Names in the Project Browser will also change. You can then use the built-in Global Macro %view.name% in a text box in the Wall Detail to Label that view. So here's a macro (evaluated) that can be added to the Default Wall Labels that will set the Wall Label and the name of the Detail in the Project Browser. referenced ? obj = referenced : obj = owner result = "Wall " + obj.floor_number.to_s + "." + obj.wall_id.to_s.rjust(2,"0") Wall 1.02 If you want to add the "Wall Type", use the following instead: referenced ? obj = referenced : obj = owner result = "Wall " + obj.floor_number.to_s + "." + obj.wall_id.to_s.rjust(2,"0") + " [" + obj.wall_type + "]" Wall 1.02 [siding-6] You can set the Default Label for each class of Wall (Exterior, Interior, Railing, Half Wall, Fence, Deck Railing, etc). The Labels can be displayed or not as desired. Only Walls with Framing will be included in the Wall Details of the Project Browser. Variations of the above can be used for the different Wall classes.

Set it up in the Dimension Defaults

It's always been a problem. I just use Auto Exterior Dimensions and then move any extension lines that aren't where I want them. It they connect to something they will still exist - otherwise that extension line will be eliminated.

There are a couple of possibilities off the top: 1. Use Cabinet Doors form the Library 2. Create Millwork Symbols

Shane, I'm not sure how you fixed his Plan. I found there was a problem in that he had created trusses and some roof joists on the 1st floor that didn't transfer to the 2nd floor. I don't know if rebuilding the Roof or moving the Roof Planes up one Level will help or not. Take a look at a 3D Framing Overview and you'll see what I mean. Actually, I think the easiest way to fix his model might be to just make the 1st Floor 20' tall, eliminate the 2nd Floor and define the Ceiling Structure above the build-out to drop the ceiling in that area.

It sounds to me like you need to get some training and/or use the "Help" in Chief. You will need to use the Framing Tools to create Framing, Trusses, etc. As you found, just adding a 2nd Floor only adds the Exterior Walls. Floor and/or Roof Trusses can be created and copied as needed. This is on a Floor by Floor basis - it's not just automatic. The existence of a wall doesn't mean it's been "framed". The existence of a Floor doesn't mean it's been "framed". The existence of a Roof doesn't mean it's been "framed". All of those things take extra steps. Take a look at the "Build>Framing" menu item and step thru each thing for each floor.