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That's how I do it, not saying that's the best way in Chief.. But only about 10% of my work is remodels, so... I can comprehend the phasing, I really can.. def something I could use at the day job too, since 99% of the projects are constantly updating the plant. But we use Autodesk Plant 3D: the buildings, steel, equipment, piping and all.. so pretty much locked with what I got.

@scottkendall @Steve_Nyhof Hey Scott. Just like Steve, I've used AutoCAD for decades, still do actually for my day job everyday, then switch to the right side of the brain in the evenings to work Chief. As mentioned, there are nuisances on every software. I love them both honestly, however I've never used Revit so will put that out there now. As far as my remodel projects using Chief, I always model the AS-BUILT first, as much as I possible can do that will be relevant to that project. In this model, I know what walls (doors, windows, etc..) will be kept and which will be demo'd and I create layers and wall definitions (to turn off and change fill types for ease identifications) as such too. I believe OTOB Chief has a wall definition of a demo'd wall. I removed that from my template to create my own. Once the AB is complete, I "save as" for the new model. This model is the completed version showing all new walls, doors, windows, etc.. I reference them both on my layout sheets. Basically I work both models at the same time. I do not do the amount of work you and Steve do nor the sheet count.. but it does get the job done. For the record, It would be great if we could XREF a model into another model in Chief. With that overlay, we can show the new and the old in one view. As far as the hillside with homes built into them, I def. wished Chief was easier. My $0.05 (was $0.02 but two pennies cost a dime to make)

@SH_Canada Thanks man, that was it.. I had it as default text style and not room label style.

I've been meaning to ask this for a while.. just didn't take the time until now. In my Plan Default Set all my room labels are Bold and underlined. Exactly how I want them, but in all my other plan views (electrical, kitchen and baths, etc...) the room labels are not bold or underlined. How and where do I get these to come in correctly on these other views? Thanks

@Alaskan_Son WOW.. So did I Larry. I'll have to read up this myself.

Look at your ceiling and your roof framing defaults. Your actual ceiling might be framed a different nom lumber width than your roof framing sizes.

YEP.. don't know why I had import anxiety on that, it was pretty simple.

I had to create a new layer set on this current plan that had a walk out basement. So I created a set for the foundation part of it, so I could detail the foundation separately from the basement plan. I want to copy this new set to my temp-plate file. But it looks like, from what help is stating, that all the layer sets get copied over. Is there a way to copy a specific set? And if not, will there be any issues if Imported that .layers file into my template, like will it create duplicates? I am assuming not, but want to make sure from you pro's. Thx.

I have a 3-planed ceiling, not really a cathedral, I need to put T&G pine on this in the direction showed because of the ceiling framing. How do I get this pattern to line up? I had thought to create a new material and adjust the center plane in the direction it needed to go, BUT when I do that, all three planes change... its acting as one. I did this ceiling using ceiling planes. Any ideas how to align? Thanks in advance

I'm not sure, but I would think there would be some manual components to it. Why is this needed is the first question, like is this for a future expansion? I guess how I would do it, is to put in a door opening, without jamb, casings, etc.. this will get you a framed doorway w header. Then manually, add the framing to enclose it, and drywall per side. This shouldn't take to long. I'd make it a block too, so if the door moves, you can move the internal components with one pick. Other than that, looking at the door dbx, I am not seeing another option, BUT there are many on here who are well versed in Chief that might know.. My $.02. Good luck.

That is really cool...

I don't get a lot of CMU houses here, let alone a two-story one, but this one I noticed the second floor exterior doors have a header underneath them. Is this typical for a CMU build? BTW, there is a header above the door as there should be. I checked and this is does not have a sill. Like I said, the CMU's I've done prior were single story, so if this is a common thing. Great, I learned something today. But the brain in me, says a header under the door, doesn't make sense.

DEFINETLY.. it sounds like she was talking to herself. Instead of two walls, why not build one wall with all you need, using a concrete exterior and a furred wall on the inside? In the wall DBX, unlimited options for building this wall out.

I couldn't agree with you more, OOTB it should be this way. Believe it or not, It used to be worse, I think in either 15 or 16 we are able to do as Rene showed. For the most part thought, I model my own post, esp. if I don't have rails or balusters..