Joe_Carrick

If you're looking for a material takeoff then you would need to add those items (%) to the materials list for the ceiling tiles.

Check the first example. The 3 lines of dimensions actually match the rounded displays. 3.59-1.98-1.61 == 0.00 So it's really a matter of what you want. Do you want the dimension strings to add correctly - or do you want the rounded display to match "rounding rules" as we know them?

Yusuf, Do these extend beyond 360 degrees? Sometimes (often) it's necessary to have more treads and risers to reach from floor to floor. In order to do that the spiral stair needs to wrap around past 360 degrees.

Chris, You need to select a wall layer before the options to insert, move or delete will be available.

Do those software packages allow importing of DWG files?

I'm not sure exactly what capabilities Interiors has for Reference Floors. You should probably contact Chief Architect Support. I am assuming that you have SSA for your product. They should be able to help.

Also, you can use a "Wall Material Region" in lieu of a "Custom Backsplash". But as Glenn said, using a Solid "Exploded" allows different materials to be applied to each face.

I'm don't think that's Home Designer. It might be the "Chief Architect Interiors" product which only has a limited version of "Reference Floors".

Drawing Sheet Setup Uncheck "Show Drawing Sheet"

Select the Layout Box Click on the "ReScale" icon on the Edit Toolbar. It looks like a short ruler. Set the desired Scale You probably want both Layout Boxes to be the same scale.

AFAIK that only changes the size of the Layout Box, not the size of what's inside it. Re-scale actually does both.

Have you tried "rescale" the Layout Box?

I could write a custom macro for you that will accumulate the volumes and provide a total. You would just need to place that macro in the cabinet labels (best in the Defaults for Cabinets) and it would create a $Global variable that you could display in a Text Box. If you would like this just send me $25 via PayPal account joe.carrick@dslextreme.com and include your email address so I can send the macro to you.

Use thin (normal 2x4) walls front & back of the closet instead of a thick wall.

You can also set this up with "Saved Plan Views". The key is to "Use Layer for Text Style".

Only a doorway or Pass-thru Window could work. You can't subtract a solid from a wall. Also I don't understand what you mean by the height locks at 144". Post the Plan so we can help. You can also post a PDF of the arch to show what you are trying to get - dwg's are not that useful.

I don't use any custom units since I am not doing projects that require it. However, it is possible to create unit conversions using the Preferences>General>Unit Conversions dialog. These named units can then be used in Dimension Defaults, as well as in various dialogs. It's possible to set these custom units up so that they are the "Default Formatting" with specific 1000ths separators and decimal separators and unit names. When used in dialogs, the input will recognize the custom unit. This is really a great way to customize Chief for other languages. Note that "Custom Units" will automatically display the units while the built-in units require the ".to_s" as I indicated previously. For those who want to use these features you should search Help for "Unit Conversions" and "Number Formatting Class". It's a little complicated but once done it will be available for all Plans.

%area.round(2).to_s.gsub("sq ft","pi.ca")% -> 1419.25 pi.ca I don't think Chief will use French wording or abbreviations. So you need to make the "substitution" yourself.

%area%, %width%, %height%, etc) return measurement values according to the current Plan (Imperial or Metric). To get the units to show you just need to convert the output to a "string" as follows: %area.round(2).to_s% -> 1419.25 sq ft %width.round(2).to_s% -> 62.5 in Note that it's possible to change the units using the "Formatter" class.

Have you checked "Preferences" and/or "Defaults" ? Does this happen with all Plans or just with a particular Plan ?

Thanks Mick. FWIW, for any of these symbols you import you should set the "Stretch Planes" outside of the Symbol Boundaries. That way they can't be inadvertently stretched. I hope that CA did that already for the Manufacturer's Library.

I purchased this from Michael - simply to learn how it works. Very nice addition to my toolbox and knowledge. Thanks Michael.

Ed, That's the icon - but not the title of the dialog window.

SAM is basically a way of creating a comprehensive Template from an existing plan or layout. IMO the "Save as Template" tools available since X12 are the same thing but with more control over what's included and/or excluded.

This is actually the "Color Chooser" tool. Select "Help" and search for "Color Chooser".