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  1. Joe_Carrick
    So a slope of 5:10 would be shown as 50% ?
  2. Joe_Carrick
    For English plans we typically use: 5:12 to indicate the slope as 5 inches per 12 inches. What's the typical designation for Metric plans?
  3. Joe_Carrick
    That's because nobody is perfect - including software developers and those of us who use the software.
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    Why? The schedule should be automatically updated. The only exception would be if you added roof plane(s) that didn't have the macro in the custom field.
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    I don't think that would get them in the Schedule.
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    The other option is to use "Edit All Roof Planes" to add the macro to the Custom Field. It's not exactly what you want but it will get the job done.
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    So what you need to do is request a software change to provide an OIP to Roof Defaults. There's really no alternative that I know of. The column data predefined in Chiefs Schedules is pre-formatted as text and can't be modified.
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    That is in fact a macro. I would try %surface_area.to_f.round(0)% I think there may be a problem with rounding of a measurement. Note that surface_area is not a numerical value so it might not be actually getting rounded. Thats the reason for the to_f to convert the measurement to a floating point number.
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    Use a railing wall to enclose the balcony. Then set the room type to "balcony"
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    After Installing this update I had to reset the side windows (Project Browser, Library Browser and ALDO) as they had all disappeared. IMO, an update shouldn't modify our existing window positions.
  11. Joe_Carrick
    Years ago, before we had Niches I created a block of a material region and a shape to work together. I think I still have some of those symbols so it's a distinct possibility.
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    So if you don't want the panels inside you might consider a Niche. The problem is that AFAIK you can't get a Niche to Mull with a Window.
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    Go Back and follow my steps exactly. OTOH, here's my Symbol. It should insert into the wall - but not in the same space as the other window. Opaque Window Panel.calibz
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    Steven, Select the window, remove casings, lintel & sill. set the material to something opaque such as "Solid Panel" - then convert to a "Door Symbol" using the little chair on the Edit Toolbar. Once placed in the plan it can be changed to a "Fixed" door and sized vertically to fit below your Window and "Mulled". The "mulling" tool will add the casings, etc to the mulled unit. To edit the panel, select the mulled unit, right click and select next item. That will allow you to modify the materials, etc as desired.
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    Is this what you want ? You might have to open the Symbol dbx and check "Create 2D Block" to get it to show properly in Plan View.
  16. Joe_Carrick
    Hi CJ, If you have used the "Default Designer Info" in your template and past layouts you just need to edit that data to update your layouts. There are built-in macros in Chief to use that information.
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    Use a separate window with an opaque material. Mull them if you want them to be a single unit. Note that once you get a window set with the desired "glass" material - which can be anything - you can add it to the user library for future use.
  18. Joe_Carrick
    Use Landings
  19. Joe_Carrick
    For purposes of showing it in the project, I would just use a "Ceiling Beam" and set the material to whatever. I like Ryan's solution for how to "Detail" the beam. You could convert Ryan's framed detail to a Symbol and then insert that into the model. But that will result in a lot more surfaces than necessary. I would just keep his detail in a separate plan file and send it to Layout to show the details. This will get you the material list and allow cross sections, etc to be sent to the Layout.
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    Click on Chief X12 in that Dialog and see what it says. Also, if you're using X13 you would need to set it for that as well.
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    Actually, the best method is to use a "Saved Plan View" with a "Referenced LayerSet" containing just the Layers you want to see (Stairs, etc). It should be set as "Floor Below" or "Floor 1" and the "Details" Box should be checked for that view. You can have as many "Referenced LayerSets" as you want and they can be set to display any floor. Just make sure you have the correct "LayerSet" specified for each. The advantage of using this method is that it's always current with the model. Relying on CAD provides no guarantees.
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    My system automatically updates whenever any change is made. For the "zero lot line policy" I would need to know the rules. I could then make the necessary modifications for an additional $25.
  23. Joe_Carrick
    I would probably add an additional angled area to the top wider from the edge of the secondary stair to about 1/3 of the top winder. Maybe even radius that filler so that it's tangent to both.
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    Are you looking to automate compliance with Table 9.10.15.4 ? If so, I have a macro package that does it very nicely. It's a rather specific set of macros for which I charge $100 USD. It requires the use of a custom field which is included. Let me know if you are interested.
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    You might want to check with Perry. I know he's using Windows 11 and an RTX3000 series. Not sure about the Laptop.