Joe_Carrick

There are a few more things to consider: volume(cu ft)/area(sq ft) = linear (inches) volume(cu ft)*area(sq ft) = derived (nonsense) volume(cu ft)/linear(inches) = area (sq ft) volume(cu ft)/volume(cu ft) = ratio (unitless) area(sq ft)/linear(inches) = linear (inches) area(sq ft)*linear(inches) = volume (cu ft) area(sq ft)/area(sq ft) = ratio (unitless) area(sq ft)/volume(cu ft) = derived (nonsense) area+/-linear = error, not allowed area+/-volume = error, not allowed volume+/-linear = error, not allowed linear(inches)/area(sq ft) = derived (nonsense) linear(inches)/volume(cu ft) = derived (nonsense) There are probably a few more Generally it's best to know what the units are and, if necessary convert to floating point values before the calculations.

But IMNSHO that should be just for the Display, not for Printing.

I think it's automatic when color is unchecked. There may have been an option in previous versions of Chief but I don't see it in X15.

Gene, Is your print service using a printer that suppresses blue? As you may recall, blue was originally intended to not print on some old style machines.

It's likely that there's a problem with the value type of $a or $b. If $b isn't either a float or integer then the division will fail. I'm pretty sure the Measurement Class doesn't provide for dividing by a measurement.

Gene, SPVs are the way to go but you need to have the defaults and layersets set to match the scale. I'm not sure if everything including the arrows will follow the SPVs, but they should. If you drag the arrow from the text (diamond handle) it should be on the same layer as the text. Also check the "Default" for Current CAD Layer.

Hi woodmaister, The only way this will be addressed by Chief is for lots of users requesting it via suggestions. ie: suggestions@chiefarchitect.com btw, You really should provide a forum signature so we know what version you are using, your computer specs, etc.

Drywall bullnose corners are not handled by Chief. It's been asked for but it's not available and I don't expect it will ever be done.

It's very likely that a 1000 sq. ft steel garage will have some columns with relatively large loads. Those would require some larger piers and only a licensed professional can provide the foundation design and sign the plans and calcs.

Display your symbol in a new plan, Create a 3D View Export the symbol to 3DS. Then it can be imported into X14.

You need to post the plan. Otherwise, it's impossible to know why it's happening. It's also important to know what version of Chief you're using. You should enter that in your signature.

Here's the Template I use for all my macros. It provides for error trapping and an explanation of the code. I hate to have a macro fail with #evaluation error# so I trap errors and return an explanation of the error. I also liberally place comments in the script so I know what each section is supposed to do. ############################################# # YODA'S MACROS - X15 CERTIFIED ON 11-25-2022 # Copywrite By Joseph P. Carrick ############################################# # Macro Name & Description # <Name> # <Description> ############################################# # Set Context and initialize result. # Make valid for Referenced or Owner Object ############################################# referenced ? obj= referenced : obj=owner result = "" ############################################# # Trap errors and provide an explanation # begin / rescue / end & if / elsif / else / end # sequences can be nested any number of # levels as needed. ############################################# begin # Conditional processing where an error # might occur. This code must define the # value for result. result = <ruby code using object NVPs> rescue # explanation of error result = <Error occured because .....> -or- result = default value (what you want to use as a default) end ############################################# # Display result ############################################# result Here's the Notepad++ "rb" file for editing with Ruby Language formatting. MacroTemplate.rb

Thanks Robert

Does anyone have such a fixture? I need one that will connect to a switch or is automatic per occupancy sensor.

Correct, but there's currently no way to automate the Callout number on the Layout. That has to be done manually in the Layout Box Label. I've been asking for some NVPs so that my macro system can handle that automatically and coordinate with the Plan Callouts. Hopefully CA will be able to understand what I want when I see them next week.

I've been to Cave Creek several times. It can get pretty cold in the winter and pretty hot in the summer. Use the best possible R rating that will fit. Definitely better than what REScheck recommends but if you can go higher - do it.

I have a project that the city is asking for more detailed MEP than I would normally provide. Do you have any consultants you use to do plumbing diagrams and electrical panel circuit layouts? Or, are there some standard details you use?

In reality, Chief should automatically adjust the CAD Block. We shouldn't have to deal with it. The 3D is automatically rotated to the correct angle. If we manually do that then "Rebuild 2D Block" will adjust the CAD Block. CA just needs to make it work.

Create the railing wall separately (offset), "set as no room definition" and then move into the doorway.

This is not correct. In Plan View the 66" dimension should be 46.662". It's the projected size that is needed. Otherwise panels will overlap in Plan View.

This is a really bad detail from a structural standpoint. Relying on "blocking" to resist the loads on the cantilevered gable is silly.

Why not just push CA to make the Solar Panels automatically adjust to match the roof slope? I've been asking them to do that for at least 10 years. If more users would send that feature request in (actually IMO it's a bug) then maybe it'll get done.

This should be reported to Chief Support or Chief Content as a bug. Such hardware should automatically be handled as Rene's 1st method.

I don't think you need to draw the truss base in X15. It should be automatic for Truss Framing.

I've been an Architect for 54 years. I've always called them "outlookers" just like: Websters Dictionary Encyclopedia Britanica Cambridge Dictionary "Time-Saver Standards" & "Graphic Standards" are totally silent on them except for a couple of details in "Graphic Standards" that labeled them as "outriggers". Those Details were hand lettered.