Joe_Carrick

I discovered that there were quite a few CAD Blocks in the Layout that were indicated as used. However, they were not in fact used anyplace that I could find. Because they were indicated as used, I couldn't delete them and even when I placed them I couldn't find the offending layer. So I used the X12 "Save as Template" tool: Unchecked the "Non Template Pages" box Unchecked "Client Info" & "Revision Entries" The result was a "Clean Layout" for the current project with all proper data maintained. It got rid of the offending CAD Blocks and the offending Layer. I Still can't find the problem in the original Layout file but at least I now have a clean version. It would really be nice if the "Save as Template" tool allowed saving of just specific page content. Then it would be pretty easy to create a template with "Boiler Plate" for various jurisdictions and/or repeat clients.

Too much stuff (Macros, etc.). If I don't find the culprit(s) I'll see if I can strip it down.

Not in a Layout File - only in Plan Files is that available. IAE, I do not have any Notes even in the Plan Files that use those Layers.

AFAIK, you can not assign a Layer to a Text Style. You can assign a layer to a Default for: Dimensions Rich Text Text Callouts Markers I'm pretty sure you can also assign a layer to a Note type - but I don't at this time recall exactly where that's done. I suspect that my problem is in the Note types because I can't find it anyplace else. I've also checked all CAD Detail Windows without success. But "Notes" are not possible in Layouts so that can't be the problem either.

I've been working on cleaning up my Layout - getting rid of unused Layers, etc. Unfortunately, I've run into a couple of problems that I don't seem to be able to solve: I have a Text Layer "Text, Structural" that is indicated as "Used" but I can't find it in any page - even when all layers are displayed. I have another Text Layer that is indicated as specified in a "Default" but I've checked all my Default Sets and can't find it an any Default. Is there any way to search the Layout file to find where these things are located? Note: My procedure (tedious at best) was to turn on all layers (unlocked) and marquee select the everything on every page. Most things I was able to find and edit or delete as necessary. These two have eluded all my efforts.

No, you will need to set the wall thickness yourself. Chief doesn't know anything about the required thickness for the pocket door to fit in the wall. Normally you would need to define a "Wall Type" with sufficient internal thickness to accommodate the door.

I'm in San Marcos. PM me if you need help on a part time basis.

Katherine, What render mode are you using for the views that don't show what you want? What views are you having trouble with? Perspectives or Elevations? This is why posting a picture and even better the plan will get you better answers.

My Warehouse Detail Plans are all at a scale of 3/4"=1'-0" It's all automatic.

I have a series of Detail Plans: Foundation Doors Windows Railings Floor Framing Roof Framing etc. Within each of those I have from 5-20 details stored in CAD Detail Windows which are named and show up in the Project Browser. I simply select the ones I need from those plans and send them to my Layout. This scheme provides a pretty simple "Look-Up" and keeps my project plan and layout pretty clean. In some cases the Details are imported Images (pdf, jpg, bitmap, png, etc) but mostly they are details I've created in Chief.

I went thru this exercise several years ago with a complete set of "Andersen Bay Window" symbols. Unfortunately Chief doesn't handle "Custom Windows" very well. I was only able to set them up as "Exterior Fixtures" and place them in a "Pass Thru Window" in order to get the Window Frame, Casings, Sill, etc correct. At that time the "Exterior Fixtures" wouldn't show in a Window Schedule. X12 may make it possible to put them in the Window Schedule.

Check the displayed layers. They might be on a layer you don't have displayed.

It's a good idea to immediately save elevation & section views. That way they will automatically be saved in the future.

Sorry, their gone unless you have an autosave in the archives folder that just happened at the right time.

Yes

You have 2 door schedules.

It's strange that they put that in the "Accessories" tab. It would make more sense if it was in the "Front/Sides/Back" tab.

Rob, It would be best if you would post the plan.

In my Layouts I only use a couple of Text Styles and they are different than what I use in Plans. However, I am showing many of the Plan Text Styles available in my Layout. Can I delete those without effecting what's available in the Plans?

That can all be done by adjusting settings in the Window dbx. Also note that if you mull the Windows you can still specify that they show as individual units in the Schedule.

Make sure you save your "Saved Plan Views" and "Camera Views" after making changes.

I would suggest having a different Layer Set for Elevations than for Plans. That way, you can have different Font Styles for the Cabinets, Label layer.

What Layer Set are you using for your elevation views? The text sizes should be set in that Layer Set.

Since the ceiling height of your "Basement" is too low to qualify as a "Habitable Room" you could consider either a "Spiral Stair" or a "Ships Ladder" for access. Either of these might prove sufficient. Note that the "Basement" could only be used as storage or utility space. Consequently it doesn't have to have a code legal stairway for egress.

For me, using "Layer Sets", "Default Sets" (aka Annosets) & "Reference Layer Sets" is a good place to start. Then once you've saved a "Saved Plan View" it's pretty easy to make any other needed changes or settings. Additional items like: Floor Zoom CAD layer etc make up the "Saved Plan View" definition. There are quite a few ways to customize, but using existing "Layer Sets" and "Defaults" provides a very nice way to maintain consistency between views. Once you have a set of standards, it's easy to change floors and do a "Save As" to create a new SPV with everything else being the same. You might need to modify the "Reference Layer Sets" but everything else will generally be the same. If you subsequently change something in the Layer Set it will change all SPVs using that Layer Set. OTOH, simply by making a copy of the SPV you can change to a different Layer Set and different Defaults for a different Drawing type (framing for example) and "Save As". It's really makes coordination and consistency very easy.