Joe_Carrick

Lew, Scott simply has a Layerset for every Annoset and an Annoset for almost every Layerset. I think he's refining it down a bit now. The point of this thread is to clarify the fact that Annosets set things for both scale and discipline. In that regard they do a wonderful job. But it requires careful setup so that the various Defaults, CAD Layers and Layersets are coordinated. 1. Having a comprehensive set of Defaults is extremely important relative to both scale and discipline. 2. It's also important to have CAD Layers and Layersets defined for each discipline (drawing type). 3. Only after those have been properly defined and saved can the Annosets be adequately defined.

Annosets are used to set a series of Defaults (see the pic below) which can be relative to the scale as well as the discipline (Arch, Elect, Struct, etc.) 1. Current CAD Layer ........If I'm working on a Structural (Framing) Plan then I want my CAD objects to be on the Framing Layer. 2. Dimensions Defaults Rich Text Text Callouts Markers Arrows .....The above define the Sizes, Appearance and Layers for those items. ........Size and Appearance are relative to drawing scale. ........Layers are important because the relate to the discipline just like the CAD Layer does. 3. Layer Set ........Defines what layers are displayed, locked, line types, colors, etc. ........Generally, I want the Layerset associated with the discipline to be used when I select the Annoset. If Defaults are carefully set up for various drawing scales and disciplines and Annosets are set up to automatically select them it becomes much easier to control all the various drawings needed for Construction Documents. Note: At any time, you can select a different CAD Layer, Layer Set or any of the Defaults. In that regard, the use of Annosets doesn't restrict any of those things. OTOH, using Annosets can and will make controlling the other things much easier.

Also, look at where the Camera and the Focal point are located. You may be able to just drag those 2 items to get where you need to be. The Camera should be located outside the structure and the other endpoint should be centered on the building. Then you can simply pan around with the mouse.

You shouldn't even need Stretch Planes. The Symbol will simply stretch uniformly.

Aside from the edge tiles, I would use a 24"x24"x1/2" Symbol specified as "Ceiling Mounted" and place them in a "Distributed Region". The Edge Tiles would have to be individually sized and placed.

The sink should automatically cut the hole when placed. Is there something different than this that you need?

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Nope, they are much more powerful. They can convert just about any file type to a PDF and the other way around as well. For me they are much easier to use than anything else I've tried.

I've been using Nuance's PDF Converter Professional without any problems. They just came out with a new product Power PDF Advanced that I'm going to purchase ($99.99) because it has even more power - it can convert PDF to fillable forms, etc.

That's the way to do it

It might be in mm vs inches. If so, using Transform/Replicate to resize by a factor of 25.4 should make it the right size.

One more thing I'd really like: Bullnose Casings (Flush with Drywall) This implies that the Door Frame is automatically the full wall thickness (minus the finish wall materials). Or, perhaps no casings but with a Bullnose edge on the Drywall the dies into the Door Frame (1/4" overlap of the Frame).

So, go back and look at post #6. I have a Border, Title Block, Grids, etc. set up on their own layers on sheet 0 for each sheet size. When I select the Annoset for Arch-D, it selects the Layerset for Arch-D which has only thos layers visible. Then I simply go to Print>Drawing Sheet Setup and select the Arch-D sheet size and then select Print>Center Sheet. I can do the same for Arch_A, Arch_B, Arch_C and Arch_E. This way I have only one Layout Template to maintain and it works for any sheet size.

I requested that the 2D block be offset to match the 3D offset - but who knows if Chief will make that adjustment.

It could be a problem with displayed layers and what layer the text box is assigned to.

I don't have a problem with it the way it is. I can set the defaults so that both sides of interior doors are the same. OTOH, there are some who want the doors to match the room finish so IMO it's best not to change the current way it works.

Post the Plan - please!

You need to check the height. It may be sitting on the floor.

Here's an example: I have Annosets for each sheet size and a corresponding Layerset that displays only the backgoroung graphics for that sheet size. When I select a different Annoset for the sheet size I then need to change the sheet size in Drawing Sheet Setup and also Center Sheet.

I guess I should have specified - per instance. IOW, offset the fill pattern in this particular object (xoffset, yoffset)

Jared, I would just popup the Windows Calculator ( I have it on my Taskbar) and enter the 2 values (glazing sqft / house sqft) and the copy/paste the result into a text box. It's so much less hassle.

The Total Roof Area is more work than it's worth. You would need to have a reference macro with an arrow pointing to each roof plane. It could pick up and store that area in a global variable but to calculate the total it would have to then add each one up and store it in another variable to display. Each time chief redisplays the plan, each of these macros would be evaluated and since roof planes do not have unique id's like room names it's almost impossible to make sure each value is zeroed out and the total is calculated properly. I've done a similar thing with decks, bedrooms, etc but with roof planes it would be almost impossible the way is currently configured. The only values from a Polyline that might be useable would be perimeter and area. Writing a macro to access those would be possible but it would need to be a reference macro and I'm not sure Chief has included the capability of entering user values in Ruby.

The version 10 hardware lock will not work on X5. If you upgrade to X6, you can deactivate your license via the internet when you want to use the Desktop system. If you're going to be out in the field with the Laptop without an internet connection then you need to be sure to deactivate on the Desktop and activate on the Laptop before going out in the field. The only other option that I know od is to have two licenses or purchase a hardware lock to use on both systems.

That's a pretty neat trick. The question is how to get the XHatch to align with the boundary exactly where you want it. When you block the item with the hatch, it centers in both directions but it doesn't appear to center the same in the X as in the Y direction. It would still be better if there was a setting in the dbx to offset both x & y independently. Also, once blocked the hatch will expand or shrink as the object is resized. If it's been resized such that the original x/y ratio is not the same then you can't unblock it.

There is another option by using a 3D molding but it would not show in 2D.