Joe_Carrick

Scott, I think what he wants - and it makes sense - is to have a standard vinyl frame window (nail on variety) like the attached pics. It can be done with the dbx but it's a bit complicated to get all the settings right. Of course once it's done it can be made the default and saved in a template. It would be nice to have a check box that would do this type of window automatically.

Rich, It shouldn't make any difference. The "X" Close button and the "File>Exit" menu items are undoubtedly using exactly the same code to exit the program. This is typical for almost all Apps. The only exception would be if an App didn't include the "X" Close button. The code involved askes if you want to save and then closes all files and Application Windows. In most Apps that require a Log-In the code will also log the user out - Chief doesn't do that.

Todd, Try Centering the Page. If that doesn't do it then uncheck "Show Page Boundary". It's all in the Printer Page Setup.

That can be changed by setting a stretch plane at x=3 for the library symbol. You would need to copy the symbol to your user library to do that.

Check the Library for Cabinet Doors. I'm sure you'll find something - if not then just create a new Cabinet Door Symbol.

Antoine, Try setting the object as "Front Group", not just "Front of Group".

You could also make those changes in a 3D Framing View.

I use reference text macros to label stairs. Using Ruby to retrieve the stair data and format the text provides me with a very complete & accurate description of them and includes the up arrow.

To use the +/- for trailing dimension text - hold down the alt key and type 0177 on the numeric keypad.

Personally, I prefer the special character +/- but Chief doesn't allow special characters to be added onto dimension text - at least not the same way we can with general text.

I don't think saving a "pony wall" to the library saves both the upper and lower wall as a compound wall. AFAIK, it just saves a wall type (the upper wall in most cases) but I think it's probably whichever wall is set to "display".

Create a wall type as follows: 1/2" drywall 3-1/2" studs - Main Layer Add to your library Draw two of these walls side by side (drywall out) and move them together. Both walls will frame properly.

They should be on their own layer. You can change the line weight and color of that layer which might help.

Here's my Pegboard. The size should be set to 12"x12" PegBoard.calibz

If you were using X6 you could use the Wall Material Region tool.

Dave, Did you "Paint" the Room(s)? That would cause the glass walls to be painted also. You would need to reset the room finish to default and then just paint the walls rather than the room(s). Check the "Paint Mode" icons on the Edit Toolbar.

Here you go. Glass_Metal Garage Door.calibz

No, how would it know what the materials were. A PDF or TIFF is just a picture. They don't have any data that Chief could analyze.

I've uploaded the Tray Pullout Symbols in the Symbols Forum. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/2535-tray-pullout-symbols/#entry20341

Attached is a Library of 3 Tray Pullout Symbols and 3 Cabinets with those Symbols in them. The Tray Pullout Symbols are defined as Cabinet Doors and are designed to be recessed 1/4" into the Cabinet (INSET). They have a 1/2" clearance on each side and are 1/2" above the bottom of the Cabinet. They will adjust in width for Frameless or Framed Cabinets automatically. For Doors on the Cabinets you will need to place the desired Door Symbol and Hardware manually - otherwise everything is pretty much automatic. Tray Pullouts.calibz

Cheryl, I'll work up a 2 bay, 3 Bay and 4 Bay version and post the Symbol Library. I'm going to be out of town for a couple of days but I should be able to get it done this weekend. I think the best option is without a Door Panel. OTOH, it's really easy to place the Symbol in a blank Plan, add any door you want and Convert that to a new Symbol. Just having the basic Symbol for the Divider Trays is a big advantage.

I made a Symbol (Door/Drawer Front) and used it in a 12" wide cabinet. Depending on the type of front (Overlay, Frameless, Framed, etc) the parameters can be edited so the symbol fits properly it the cabinet. The 3rd Cabinet has a Symbol with Door Face included. The 4th Cabinet has a Glass Framed Door manually placed. I've shown 3 pics if this to show how it works. Note that with the Door Face as a part of the Symbol you have to have a separate symbol for each door style but placement in the cabinet is simpler. If the Cabinet width is modified, the divider spacing is adjusted. For cabinets that are much wider another center divider would be appropriate.

Cheryl, Do you just want something like the Wellborne unit "inside" a 15" wide cabinet with the door closed? If that works for you I'll make it for you. It's an interesting challenge but not too difficult.

Click on a Wall -> Add to Library -> Draw that over the existing wall(s) you wan to change. Use the same procedure for Cabinets, etc. Another option is the "Repeat" mode for copying.

I don't import dwgs other than those provided by manufacturers. Those are almost always just 1 layer. Sorry for the miscommunication about the scale of my details. I use 1" scale for details. For Interior Elevations I use 1/2" scale.