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I think you are talking about putting details in a separate plan. I have been using that since the beginning of time and it works well. You also talked about putting them on different floors/levels..... I did that for a short time.... I found it quicker to keep them on the same level.... the advantage of different levels is is quicker to update when you zoom in and out. Since I use the SAM, the detail plan is already in layout and there are already a bunch of the standard details in the plan that I can shuffle around.

good thread Larry.

Ahh, got it.... thus the reason you were using square cut eaves vs plumb cut eaves.... thanks, nice tip.

Did you try using a FRIEZE? Admittedly I have not had great success using a FRIEZE.

Has anybody played with the key notes in 3d? Any thoughts on this?

WOW, I just found this yesterday.... no wonder I had not seen it sooner. Nice job CA

Yeah! Now you're talking! I will check out Larry's vid. Hmmmmm, does that mean the demo plan is the ref set used for the proposed if I want to see how new relates to existing. I have talked to a few heavy hitters and we all agree this is probably the best release we have seen. A lot of little paper cuts have healed.

Unless I am missing something, I agree with Larry. Multiple ref sets are great if using one plan file whilst reffing multiple LEVELS, but trying to use multiple PLAN FILES seems to be a “trick” that is more trouble than it is worth...except for a few limited scenarios..... different strokes....

How ironic, we in Cali complain about the hassles we go through to secure a permit, but Joey is spot on..... the hassles create income for us.

I thought that was marketing 101. Maybe times have changed. Never mind, my bad.

If they were super smart, they would charge $499.99. That sounds a lot less than $500.00..... but I think you knew that.

I always use the plan sets now, the anno set is there in the background by default... they have been there since 1837 and I am too lazy to even think about changing them.

What I have done when converting to plan sets is to trigger my anno sets and then create the new plan set and then never touch the anno set again. I know Michael understand this program as well as anyone and if he says the plan view set is essentially a anno set and more, I believe him..... however, an argument for maintaining my anno sets is they can function as a backup. If I inadvertantly change a plan view set by changing the cad layer, I can always fall back on the anno set to recreate the correct plan set.

It has not been a problem for me.

You are looking for help, just post the plan for him to make it easy for him to help you. Post a small plan, make it easy on yourself.

I thought they made an announcement that we could sign up for beta if interested.

Great job Dave.... as usual

I do not think it was I.

Deja vu

Let me see if I can really start you thinking. Draw a big room. Build a 8:12 roof with 2x16 rafters in correct location at a wall. Build a 8:12 roof with 2x12 rafters in correct location at a wall. Build a 8:12 roof with TRUSSES in correct location at a wall. Now compare the different base line heights. and review this: Use the Reference Manual. I've mentioned this to you in other posts. It will explain so much, with pictures! Begin on page 788. Here is the link: X10 Reference Manual. When you can explain why the baseline heights are all different, you will understand the importance of the base line. BTW, I no longer see the POST NUMBER for a particular thread....

Thank you my friend, now will you please return our Chargers? Rams 11-3 & Chargers 11-3, you folks up in LA are having a very good year. It may be an all L.A. Super Bowl...... I hope I didn't jinx you guys.

and I usually put the exterior stairs on it's own layer so they can show. on site plan if I turn the layer on.

show it with a ref set

Of course, not sure what I was thinking, thx in a working set I also make baseline line weight very heavy to help identify.