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7 minutes ago, Chrisb222 said:

Also, there are up and down buttons that appear on the edit menu when you select a row.

I think that was a new feature in X14 Chris.  And you need to select the object. 

Hummm...    X15 has sort orders for each column.  You may need to do it manually in X13.

What happens if you make " Floor " column #2 ?

Hi Steve.  You might want to copy this over to the "Seeking Services" forum where it should get more attention.

If you have never experienced that before it is likely that your "Snap Unit" has changed.  I believe it is set to 1" by default.  This allows walls and most other objects to snap to a grid and avoid fractions.  Check this in General Plan Defaults.  Or perhaps you have Grid Snaps tuned off ?  

You will find lintel defaults in your window and door defaults in the Framing tab labeled as "Header Label Defaults".

Be sure that the laptop is using the dedicated video card with the latest video driver.   Otherwise post the hardware specifics so that others using the same can comment.  And it appears you are using X15 but let people know what rendering technique you are attempting to use and if any of the others work.

1 minute ago, KilianDrafting said:

It seems like it gets stuck on that particular command. It also does the same thing in reverse going from layout to plan.

I have noticed that as well and it does not seem to serve any useful purpose that I have been able to think of.  Perhaps if it was a sticky option it may come in handy for something ?

29 minutes ago, builtright3 said:

Can you put a slop on it when you do that?

Not unless you convert it to a symbol after you build it. 

9 minutes ago, builtright3 said:

Your a life saver!!! Thank You Very Much!!!

Well that was pretty quick.  Congratulations.

Something like this and then possibly some manual editing...

How about a roof plane with rafters and purlins but no sheathing or shingles ?

21 minutes ago, Kbird1 said:

Read from Here Down........

Thanks @Kbird1

I did not find the saved camera view but it seems to be fine on my system and from the windows I think this is the approximate angle.

Not sure what to suggest unless you have another system to test on perhaps see if the other card might be able to generate a standard view for you.  I am not aware of any settings that could actually create that condition unless every plan material was set to be more transparent than glass.  Possibly a tech support case in the morning.

Not sure if I can help or not as I have not seen that situation before but if you save that camera and post the plan file someone else can see if it works with different hardware.

There may be still a few issues with the new system.  I tried a manufacture update the old way today and got this error message.   Not sure what it means ?

Pretty sure that is just a 3D perspective view of some solids with materials applied and sent to layout then some text labels in layout.

You could build a symbol and assign a cad block similar to the way joist hangers are done.  Not very auto though. 

6 minutes ago, JKEdmo said:

Thanks.  Total bummer.  Not end of the world though.

There are also plenty of other formatting options that can be accomplished with macro's depending on the region you are working in and the timeframe the survey was done and sometimes even the personal style of the individual surveyor.  Trailing zero's is a common modern one to confirm the level of accuracy used in doing the survey.

23 minutes ago, JKEdmo said:

I can't figure out where the setting might be.

No CA setting for that.    It can be done with a very complex macro and referenced line label.

5 hours ago, TeaTime said:

I've had this happen before specifically when two overhangs are overtop one another - it's like the program isn't sure which roof plane needs lookouts/outlookers/whateveryouwannacall'ems and only builds them on one.

That is definitely an understatement.  I have had to manually build lookouts because of that situation and then had them jump to the other roof plane when the plan is closed and reopened.

Use the 2x6 studs in your wall definition and then add the posts manually in the wall detail by modifying a stud.     Unfortunately you cant have two stud sizes in a wall or two walls in the same space.

If you want it all auto you may be able to make it work with alternating wall types.  But the other makes your construction details make a bit more sense if you use wall details.

1 hour ago, glennw said:

it is butting up against a wall "roof"- therefore, no lookouts.

It always seems to take a 4 year old to set things straight.   Funny how you get a certain word or three stuck in your head and can't get it out even with a good screen shot...           "Outrigger"    "Lookout"   "Outlooker"   "Thingamajigger"  

6 minutes ago, ChiefUserBigRob said:

Every time I mirror them (other jobs) they float out in space.

I forget what causes them to float.  I sent that in so long ago I figured they had it fixed.   Check the "Automatic Height" setting.

1 minute ago, ChiefUserBigRob said:

I guess the main question here is can we manually add them like rafters and joists?

No.  This is not a CA option.    Copy and paste or save one to library for general use.