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  1. Chopsaw
    The %scale% macro is typically used in plan views and then sent to layout which is another method. Unfortunately none are a perfect solution and as Michael says the most reliable is to do it manually until another solution is provided.
  2. Chopsaw
    Looks like you must have a master framing schedule somewhere else in your plan file.
  3. Chopsaw
    Seems like you must be using the %scale% macro in a text box ? Maybe try using a layout box label with %box_scale% macro.
  4. Chopsaw
    What does it say when you create a PDF ?
  5. Chopsaw
    Have you tried arranging the layers with the wall layer intersection tool ?
  6. Chopsaw
    Try Foundation Wall defaults.
  7. Chopsaw
    You can actually make a Pergola out of a roof plane. The only real issue is you can only profile one end of the rafters and beams so they need to be two pcs.
  8. Chopsaw
    Sorry only Roof Beams and Rafters or manually with polyline solids drawn in section view.
  9. Chopsaw
    Oops.... Do you think the client would notice ?
  10. Chopsaw
    Yes they are kinda buried so you might actually have some. Core > Architectural > Windows > Window Units > Octagonal Also I did not play but I though there was a setting with Symbol windows for the plan defaults to provide the casing ?
  11. Chopsaw
    I guess no one thought to look in the library. But if you can make one from scratch in 7 minutes why bother.
  12. Chopsaw
    Use your "Make Parallel/Perpendicular" tool to align the second line and then use your temporary dimensions to position it or an actual dimension can be set to Perpendicular with the same tool. Lots of options with Chief... You can also edit a cad line to any angle you want.
  13. Chopsaw
    If the minimum segment angle is not quite fine enough for you there is a method of using polyline subtraction on the edge of the roof planes to decrease the number of segments for the fascia if you are trying to simulate a steamed fascia board.
  14. Chopsaw
    https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/747/drawing-a-domed-roof-on-a-round-building.html?playlist=95
  15. Chopsaw
    No such thing as a curved baseline. Just as if you are going to build that with wood there are multiple segments to the roof plane and baseline. Did you find the chief video on round roofs ?
  16. Chopsaw
    Not really sure there is a default. It is loosely based on the "Current Screen" magnification and cropping if you use that setting when sending to layout. There is more control with sending an image rather than a live view but I don't know who does that now that we have live views. The old method of dragging a corner is now: Anchor the fixed corner and place a temporary point there and then make sure "Rotate/Resize about Current Point" is turned on and then finally hold your X key down and grab the opposite corner to resize..... Whew.... Then don't forget to delete the temporary point.
  17. Chopsaw
    If you need to change the magnification then marque select the layout box and use the upper edit handle. There is a much more complicated method to make it work the way it did by default several version back just by pulling on a corner. Is that the method you are after like other programs ?
  18. Chopsaw
    With your temporary dimensions turned on select an edit handle and then enter the size you would like.
  19. Chopsaw
    Ok I tried it again with the camera open and it cleared up but that was pretty freaky. I will see if I can duplicate it incase it is a bug.
  20. Chopsaw
    That seems logical but unfortunately the software is not optimized to work that way yet. Just for fun set all your 3D live views back to Plot Lines while you are working and see if that makes a difference. This usually works for me but I just did it in my layout that was open and trashed it so will be calling tech support again.
  21. Chopsaw
    Without getting into computer specifications and plan file size, do you have a bunch of 3D views already sent to layout ?
  22. Chopsaw
    You can post some actual screen shots of the project that show the failure of even the plan file if you like. Hard to know for sure but possibly roof groups could be useful in a situation like that. Let us know what version you are running as well. Welcome to the forum.
  23. Chopsaw
    You can also adjust the horizontal offset if you want it to display just so.
  24. Chopsaw
    So you are trying to duplicate the red dashed line in the section view ? Just draw your average terrain section line and copy it up the 30' and change the line style should work. If it was really complex you could actually convert your terrain to a symbol and move it up 30'.
  25. Chopsaw
    You have a fairly complex situation there but the "Edit Wall Layers Intersection" tool my be of some use for you.