Chopsaw

Have you tried the "Chief Architect Save As PDF" to see if the results are the same? It usually gives me the best results. However there is still an issue that they are working on but not sure if it is the same as what you are experiencing. Could you post a sample?

Jess, I have found when importing PDF files of poor quality like old surveys, that converting to PNG gives much better results when imported into Chief if there is no other option such as Graeme has suggested.

You are quite welcome and I hope that tool becomes quite useful for you as it allows independent control of all layers and wall intersections.

Just to avoid confusion, this is the "Reverse Layers" tool but I don't think it will be necessary for this problem as you clearly stated that the brick is supposed to be on the inside as illustrated.

Ross, Not sure if there is an auto setting that will fix that but you should not have any trouble pulling the framing layer back with the "Edit Wall Layer Intersections" tool.

Yup that is your problem you will not have a terrain perimeter in cad detail. You can draw a polyline and call it a property line but if you want a 3D terrain perimeter it will have to be in plan view.

If this tool Is not working you likely do not have a closed polyline. You can also create an auto terrain perimeter with two clicks, Terrain> Create Terrain Perimeter and then edit it to what you want. Or post your plan file and Eric will help you out.

Mike, This system is not completely tamper proof and things will shift if you resize the layout box but if I remember correctly the type of problems that Kyle is having are resolved by using this method. Once I changed to "Current Screen" things seemed to resolve themselves. I also have leader lines heads and tails locked and and that may also be factor. Maybe Klyle can confirm if it works in his plan as I think I have done it this way since X6 and if I recall correctly the problem then would be after doing all your notes and saving the file you would open it back up to show a client or contractor and you could have a big jumbled mess of leader lines.

What do you have "Hardware Edge Smoothing:" set to in Preferences> Render ?

Then it's no longer an active view and any changes in the Plan will not be reflected in the Layout. Joe, I said "Current Screen" not "Current Screen As Image".

Kyle, Sorry I missed your post, earlier. I also like to put my notes in Layout and feel that it gives more flexibility for a hand drawn look and feel. I used to have your problem all the time and finally figured it out that if you send all your views to layout as "Current Screen" the problem is solved and you can move on to other less aggravating things.

Thanks Perry for that option but I think the soffits are going to be tongue and groove v-joint so maybe Michael's polyline solids will be best this time but I suppose if I drew the whole profile it might save a label. Wouldn't it be great to be able to control each edge of the roof plane independently.

Thanks Michael, That sounds like the most practical direction. Barge rafter was ok on this job just a little short, however not a single lookout auto framed. Fortunately I am getting good at doing lookouts manually. Also my first multi level truss system on this job. Possibly a video to come if I get it all working properly.

Thanks for the video Michael. Was asking tech support about this just the other day. I just fixed a truckload of trusses in no time with your help.

I would like to have an open soffit at the eave with exposed rafters but a fascia and soffit in the gabble area. It seems the chief has something against this condition? What do you do? Manual ceiling plane or polyline solid soffit? Copy and edit a rafter for fascia? Maybe there is an easier way.

Post a screen shot or a sample plan and someone will take a look for you. The miter tool still needs some improvement to be perfectly accurate. It usually works in 2D but is often a different story in 3D. You may need to draw in some polyline solids if you need something custom exactly represented with precision.

Yup I understand the situation, that is why this forum is so great.

Set your text size colour and style for the "Cameras,Labels" layer. Easiest way to get there is select a camera with ALDO open.

I canceled the warning and it seemed to reverse the move that generated the warning. Trying to work through and figure it out. I think maybe I opened a roof plane and shot a 2x4 at the moon. Will keep you advised. Thanks. Looks like that is what happened but I am still trying to figure out the game rules.

Can't seem to get in touch with tech support. Has anyone else had a #272032605 Warning ? " 1 objects are too far away from the origin..... We recommend that you delete them. This seems to be new and has no Knowledge Base info. Nice catch for chief as this is a potentially difficult situation but I would really like to know what the object is before accepting the option to delete it.

Try toggling the new "Bloom" setting and "Ambient Occlusion" as thy both seem to soften shadows, while "Edge Smoothing" tends to sharpen them. Bloom seems to be effecting more than just light sources.

Most likely a video card or driver issue or Chief is not using the correct card if you have a laptop. Post your computer specifications and someone will help also check your other settings in Preferences> Render.

Sounds to me like the new material was edited and not copied.

Yes there is still more work to be done yet.

You may have to turn off the railing newels by making them 0 thickness and draw the one at the top of the stairs manually. You have to make the railing wall thicker not just the newels.