Joe_Carrick

I have not had this problem. Are you using X17? If so are you using the Project Management System? Note that I am not using the Project Management System.

If you change the title and save the schedule definition in your user library - or in your default plan template (CAD Detail) - then it will have the name you want.

I use custom_fields in some of my schedules. Some times those columns are automatically updated. In other cases they aren't which results in potential errors when sent to layout for the condocs. It appears this only happens when there are more than one custom_field column in the schedule. If I open the schedule in the plan it will usually update those extra custom_field columns. I have to go thru the entire layout and check all schedules before printing the Layout. Does anyone have a method of making the schedules automatically update all columns - without having to open and close them?

Because the wall lengths are different each wall will be a separate line. "Sum Similar Rows" really means "Exactly the Same"

It's not Floor 0. It's Level 0 which is the lowest Level possible. OTOH, you can name any Level any thing you want:

There are a lot of them on 3D Warehouse. You might need to do a little refinement on the search criteria but you should be able to find one that's at least close to what you want.

Use Material Regions to cut the wall surface. You can create a region the width of the gap and just copy to the locations needed.

Send the Plan to Layout and the rotate the Layout Box - or - just place the North Arrow on the Layout page (scale as needed)

FWIW, If you want a different appliance (brand, model, etc) just edit the door that has the shelf specified as the appliance. When you select a new appliance, that will then be reflected in the Appliance Schedule. Likewise you can change any of the front items in the cabinet (door, drawer, panels, hardware) to be any style, color, thickness, etc. You can even add items to the front such as another set of doors above the layout and make the cabinet taller. Of course you should be careful to maintain the vertical dimensions and arrangement to be consisted with the underlying appliance.

No, what I want is: Note the Appliances Column I managed to do it with a custom field user macro (assigned to the cabinet. It checks the front_side of the cabinet for all of the appliances and lists them in that column.

Is there a way to show wall ovens, etc in the cabinet schedule? I don't want to type it into the comment field. It should be automatic.

Here's an update. I've included 4 Buit-In Panel Ready Refrigerators and modified the Undercounter Items. The Doors and panels can be edited (style, color, etc) The Top Door Panel of the Refrigerators has the appliance inserted as a shelf. The doors of the undercounter cabinets have the appliances inserted as shelves. Note that the appliances will show in a fixture schedule. Panel Ready Appliances.calibz

You are correct. I have: Outlets on Electrical, Power Lights & Switches on Electrical Jacks, etc on Electrical, Communication

One thing I found is that if you gang switches and oulets, you will need to make sure your 3D views have both electrical & electrical -power layers on or you won't see all of them.

Larry, Have you tried X17? It has a tool to make electrical items into ganged units. You just group select and click on the edit tool to gang them. The rules are that they must all be at the same height and within 36". I'm not sure how many can be ganged in one box. Off hand I would think 4 should be the max but I just did 5 and it worked. HD actually lists a 6-gang box but that seems to be the max. Chief will allow more but the space between studs would make it difficult to actually do more and I don't think there are cover plates for more than 6 anyway.

FWIW, I have a macro hidden on my Layout Template (page 0) that reads the text file(s) an get's all the info. It executes when the Layout is opened but it's coded so that it will only execute once. It stores that data in $Global variables that can be used in anyplace in both plan and layout. The text files are unique to each project. Basically, it just expands the functionality missing in the Designer/Client Info tool. It would be a lot better if this sort of functionality was built-in to Chief.

That's essentially what I'm doing. I have macros that read/wright my text files. When I read one I assign the $Global variables wihich are then used in text boxes.

My purpose with these objects is to allow them to match any cabinet style as well as to allow any appropriate manufacturer's appliance. The object is a cabinet (excluded from the schedule) and the appliances are included as accessories which show in the fixture schedule.

Hi Kelly, I fully understand and didn't mean to denigrate Tyler's comment. It's just that I've been asking for this tool to be expanded and made more comprhensive for many years. Sometimes the flashy new features added to Chief seem to cause to much delay in fixing longstanding problems.

I've been frustrated in the past that there were no such items in the library which could be edited to have front's that matched the cabinets. ie:\ Door/Drawer Styles Colors Hardware (Pulls, etc) So I created some symbols Dishwasher (24" KitchenAid) Undercounter Refrigerator (24" KitchenAid) Trash Compactor (15" Jenn-Air) They will show up in the Fixture Schedule as Appliances Library is attached These can be fully edited - including the embeded appliance details I'm investigating adding making a similar symbol for Full Height Panel Ready Refrigerators. I suspect it will be very generic to handle any combination of doors and drawers. Panel Ready Cabinets.calibz

In my experience PDFs of less than 200 are adequate. Even better if you can generate a PNG to use in lieu of a PDF the performance will be way better. I would only use a PDF if there was a need for the editing capabilities of that format.

Interesting.... There have been several previous requests with basically the same ideas. 2 years ago at the UGM this was discussed in the Advanced II room and almost every user expressed that it was needed.

I've already sent the suggestion into Chief. It's recorded in their database.

I've requested additions to this tool many times. Currently I have a series of text files which I can edit with NotePad++ and then use macros to read them into $Global variables. Energy Consultant Info Geologist Info Surveyor Info Engineer Info Builder Info Project Info It would be far better if Chief would simply allow us to add user defined Information classes & fields. It should be pretty easy to do.

When an Undercounter Appliance is added at the end of a bank of cabinets and the countertop is automatically added there should IMO be a partition added at the new open end. Otherwise the Countertop has no support. Obviously we can add one ourselves but I think it should be automatic or at the very least be an option with a prompt.