Joe_Carrick

Bruce, Why are you using a CAD Detail for your Elevations? It seems you are causing more problems by doing that. Just send the Elevations to Layout and then manipulate the layerset there if needed..

In the Options Panel of the dbx set the left to 3 and the right to 0 - or - right to 3 and left to 0 Chief will show 2 of the panels as sliding. Note that Chief will by default show the "Inside Panels" as sliding - but you can reverse the "swing" to make it the outside panels.

I was going to explain but Michael put it quite simply.

Saved Plan Views should exist for each floor. If you change floors while in a Saved Plan View you have changed that view. In fact any changes you make to a "Saved Plan View" will be shown in the Layout where that view has been sent. So create a new "Saved Plan View" for each floor and each building discipline. Then make sure you have the correct "Saved Plan View" active when you send to Layout.

I just use the Ruby website Index of Files, Classes & Methods in Ruby 2.6.5 (Ru by 2.6.5) (ruby-doc.org) It has all the details for Ruby programming. The one thing that Chief's Ruby implementation does provide is "PUTS" but otherwise ......

- and then use Wall Material Regions in the Shower to have different materials than the rest of the Room.

But the "Level" is not the same as a "Floor". IMO Chief should use letters for Levels: A,B,C,D,.....

That's the way I do it. Keeps the Basement Walls, etc separate from the Foundation.

I label my views within the Plan (Project Browser Name) and don't use the "Layout Box Label". I actually have a Library Object (Block of Rich Text and a Graphic Scale) that I place in every Plan View: Floor Plans Elevations Sections CAD Details etc. That way I can easily locate the Title any place I want and simply by changing the name in the Project Browser I automatically change the name of the view. It's all controlled by standard Chief macros.

Yep ! See my signature.

Makes sense. I guess I just need to determine which outlet is supposed to be switched (top or bottom of the inverted duplex)

Around here, when when an outlet is switched it's "upside-down" so that the resident can tell that outlet is switched. But I think it's usually both of the outlets, not just one of them so it wouldn't be "Split Wired" - just a standard duplex upside down.

Actually, if the Layout isn't open you should be able to use "Save As" for your Plan without it effecting the Layout(s). AFAIK, only the Layout knows what the linked files are. I don't think it's a 2-way street. Best would be to try it with a dummy Layout and Plan to see what happens.

Use Windows Explorer to copy to another folder and then rename that copy.

BTW Patrick, You really should create a separate thread in Q&A for separate subjects. It's much better if the thread is consistent with the original title.

You need to "Blend Color with Texture". IOW, don't select a different Material. BTW, Chief's Barrel Tile Material is just a visual texture, not a true 3D Barrel Tile. Creating a roof with 3D Barrel Tiles requires actual 3D symbols and distribution areas and paths. It's a whole different ballgame.

Yes. You just edit the material definition. You can either copy the material to a new name and change the color - or just change the color of the material without copying it.

Joey, You really should study using "Saved Plan Views" with "Reference Levels". Having only the Foundation on Level 0 keeps it separate from the Basement Walls, Doors, Windows, etc. I do a lot of homes in Southern California on sloped lots. Many times those are "Split Level" as well and having separate Levels for the Foundation and the Basement makes it much easier. Chief has evolved a lot in the past several versions and getting away from some of the ways we used to work by taking advantage of new capabilities just makes sense.

You really should have posted this in the Q&A Forum. Tips and Techniques is where you show your tips on how to do something. IAE, If you just reserve Level 0 for the Foundation and then use Level 1 for the Basement it will be a lot easier. Floor Levels in Chief shouldn't be confused with Floor Names. For a Building with a Basement: Level 0 = Foundation Plan Level 1 = Basement Plan Level 2 = First Floor Plan or Main Floor Plan Level 3 = Second Floor Plan Without a Basement Level 0 = Foundation Plan Level 1 = First Floor Plan or Main Floor Plan Level 2 = Second Floor Plan The Floors can be named in the Project Browser.

Recognizing the CA version 10 is about 13 years old - I'm surprised that it can import a current DWG file at all. I would expect that the format of DWG files has changed substantially over that length of time. At the very least, a lot of current content wouldn't be able to be accurately imported.

Chief already has a provision for specifying the Sill Profile.

It would be great if Chief simply made it possible to "Show Bearings Inverted" on a per segment basis. Maybe it's time to submit a "Feature Request.

Try a "Wall Schedule".

Kate, Is the headboard currently wider than the rest of the bed? If so, you can just Place stretch planes on each side of the bed so they are just intersecting the headboard Do not check the Stretch Zone box When you place and resize the symbol you will need to open an select "Create CAD Block"

My client is wanting a 2 story 20'x26' (split level access from upper and lower pads). I'm planning on a 100 amp 220v panel with main disconnect. Ultimately the lower level will be for equipment storage and the upper level will be a workshop.