Joe_Carrick

A Chief CAD Block isn't the same thing as the imported 3D Block. The Chief CAD Block contains all the intelligence of the objects within it. The imported 3D Block is just a 3D Symbol without the original intelligence. You are not going to be able to use it for the purpose you outlined. Your best bet would be to use Chief's Cabinets in the model for rendering purposes. Take a look at Rene's (Rabbit) Kitchen Tools and the use of "Style Pallets" to get what you need.

That symbol is "Edit CAB Block" not "Explode". Generally any 3D Blocks or 3D Symbols imported into Chief are just Geometry and can't be broken down into component parts. The best you can do is use the "Remove Surface Tool". 2020 and Chief are totally different apps and have capabilities. Interactivity isn't one of them.

No, there isn't any option currently to modify that behavior. It would be a good idea to submit it as a suggestion. Probably something in Preferences.

My Stair macros are embedded in a Text Box and stored in the Library. When I place that in a Plan and connect to a Stair with an arrow the macros execute and display the Stair and Landings information. This works for Straight, "L" & "U" shaped Stairs. It won't connect to a Stair in Section so I manually label and annotate there. Hoefully we'll get the ability to connect in Sections in a future version.

I have a "Walls" macro package that labels walls in various views. There's on macro that determines what the view type is and creates the label accordingly. For Sections and Elevations it displays the Finish Wall Layers (exterior or interior depending on the view). This will be available once X15 Public Beta is released.

Actually, if the residence and garage are fire sprinklered there's an exception. I need to get the 2022 revisions as my 2018 has an error in what the exception is.

Maybe some automatic framing? A plan file would help diagnose. Otherwise we can only guess.

I don't believe the self closing hardware is required but any of the fire resistive requirements must still be met. ie: 20 minute rated solid core wood minimum 1-3/8" thick hollow core metal. Self-Closing is still a good idea.

Not even close.

I commonly use "No Room Definition" for the shower walls

Does anyone have symbols for these?

Does anyone have symbols for these?

Also turn off angle snaps.

Having visited Cave Creek in the winter I know it can get pretty cold and of course in the summer it can get pretty hot. That said, you should be able to use 2x4's if your design meets the energy requirements. Just make sure you don't have any plumbing in the exterior walls as the pipes could freeze where the insulation is compromised. 2x6 construction isn't a status symbol. It's totally a matter of what's needed for structural and energy requirements. If the structure isn't too tall (wind load) and the insulation needed will fit in 3.5" then 2x4's are fine.

I use 1/4" for most drawings (Plans, Sections & Elevations) For some details (larger scales) I use 1/8" and 1/16" depending on the object. It's really a matter of what's being dimensioned. The drawing scale will usually be the determining factor.

No, but a moderator can if you report the post and ask for it to be relocated. All the OP can do is copy the content, delete the post and paste the content into a new thread in the correct forum.

Some of the %object_properties% macros in the OOB Templates don't show everything. In most cases they are limited to the owner object. My versions also show sub-level objects (such as the Room). This is important for referenced macros where using a text box with an arrow.

Yes. Did you want to know how?

Text Macro Management

Did you try just importing it in a plan via TMM?

As Jim said, you just need something to house it. False Chimney Metal Sculpture Shade Structure Outdoor Kitchen Wind Screen etc. Use your imagination

It looks to me like it's actually just selecting a pre-drawn detail and editing the labels - probably using a macro. If that detail is a dwg it could be imported into the Chief Layout.

The last Apple I purchased was an Apple II Plus in 1980. I bought a PC in 1984 and have never looked back.

If you want "Live Details" try this: Create a Cross Section (Vector Render Technique) Save it and rename as desired Open it for Edit in the Project Browser Set Clip Lines (Horizontal and Vertical) and check "Display" In the View, move the Clip Lines to crop the Detail Annotate the detail - some things can use referenced labels send to Layout (at desired scale) and use the built-in macros to Label the Detail When anything is changed, the Detail will automatically correspond to those changes. You might need to play with the Defaults to get the annotation sized correctly for the scale of the Detail(s)