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In the elevation view I usually go to the associated layer set and change the layer - walls, foundation to dashed lines. Then if need be clean up any dashed lines above grade by overdrawing with a solid CAD line. It helps, if the design permits, to make the wall a pony wall and split at or near grade. Also, you can selectively put walls on new layers with dashed lines if that helps, Formally from Jersey. Bergen County. Exit 159 off da GSP

Again Alan I feel your pain. If we don't demand better we will only get worse. Gene has restarted the request for control over dimensions. Still not an excuse for crapsmenship

Wow.......Does a team dumb down the playbook to the weakest players or train them to play with the MVPs? I know that doesn't help and I feel your pain with the workforce. What might help is when I want anything centered it's dimensioned to a center line AND the text EQL, EQUAL, HOLD CLEAR, CRITICAL DIMENSION or some such note is added. VIF if I want to pass the buck.... If you highlight the dimension, in the dbx go to segment and you can add the note before or after the dimension. No fractions? Really people?

Save your active plan view as ...icon should be / or can be added to tool bar with edit active view and save active view... Now when its saved as another plan within the same file you can associate whatever layer set you want with the new plan. Note all the plans within the file will update so if you make a change in say foundation auto dim foundation man dim will update

Thanks Eric I will... But this is a little weird - when I use CTRL>SHFT on the wired keyboard (Logitech G710) nada. When I do it on the laptop's keyboard (Alienware R3) it works fine. Thanks again - alot easier having these side by side

Thanks Eric, Doesn't seem to work anymore. I just get the same warning about opening two. I've been using screen shots but that's growing old....

Is there a way in X12 to open Layer Display Options side by side? I want to open the dialogue for a current project on one monitor and open my profile plan dialogue on another to compare side by side and see what changes I've made and what I might include in the profile.

With much helpful input from the people on ChiefTalk I upgraded from my 10 year old machine last August to this one. It's hooked to (2) 32" Samsung curved monitors and a 5T Seagate external backup. Life is good....

For the check mark to be removed the value must be different than the default or the program reaffirms

I went through and checked all the defaults for floor / foundation / framing.... everything held @ 94 stem 91 rough. Then I moved your walls to the foundation and again every thing held. I got in the habit long ago of A) move with dimension to 1/2" off concrete (airspace) or create the foundation wall with the air space and furred wall attached. Don't know why it wasn't working for you. One thing I did after checking / setting the defaults was rebuild walls floors ceilings... Then all the room defaults held Jasonn chk 52421.zip

Just a thought before I call it a night Jasonn - when you checked / changed the floor framing did the stem wall correct? Its tied to the sill so it will screw with the rough frame height

It seems, and I'm guessing here, your thinking the dbx is the default. The dbx for the associated area (new vrs existing for example) is the override for the default. Go to defaults > floors and rooms > floor levels and check the settings for the first and basement levels

ok your difference equals the framing 11 7/8 - 9 1/4 so... I would check your framing defaults. It appears Chief is trying to force the framing member. I can see where it is forced off the default by no check next to the wrench

Try going to the first floor defaults > structure > floor below and check what that default is set to... Just an idea

Corbels and Brackets, Soffits, Polyline Solids and a little experimentation . Just remember to block it and save it for future.....

You could try edit preferences > reset options > reset toolbars - you'll lose anything you've customized -- reboot and the toolbars SHOULD BE back to outta da box settings

Picky picky Use a CAD Line and draw over the one you don't want. Open dialog and change to white or what ever your back ground color is. Adjust line weight to whatever your window layer line weight is. Place CAD line on its own layer (best place to set the properties)

I just tried this 'cause never had to do in reverse... You can select items drawn on sheet 0 / copy / open a new plan / edit>paste (it'll be really small) just zoom in - You should be able to send to layout from there.... did in X12 but sure edit>paste was in X10

Make a CAD detail from view and you can add all of those and adjust the line style, weight etc. You could use CAD boxes with fill .....

You could group select all your layout boxes on page 0, open the dialogue box, go to line style and change the layout page in that panel

Hi A few kitchen renderings and drafting sample attached. Additions, renovations and new construction available also. 45 years design / build experience - 27 w/ Chief (v4-X12) Contact me at richoffan@comcast.net to discuss your projects. Thanks McGrath Kitchen Plan_Bid.pdf

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Hi Jeff, Received your email. I have drawn several projects on the front range from Fort Collins (including Old Town) to Denver and Boulder. Have relocated to Grand Junction but am still current with those jurisdiction requirements. Work with Ron from CSE Structural Engineers in Fort Collins for permit sets. Rich richoffan@comcast.net