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Can you post the plan?

Well hot dog that did it! LOL Thank you very much!

I wanted to let you guys know this was done in X8. I say this because I know some haven't migrated from X7 yet.

Can't seen to get this little "tick" to go away. See attached plan and pic. Can anyone guide me in the right direction? Lot 15 RJD Revision Roof Trouble.zip

Anyone ever have this problem? It just started with X8. I open my library and navigate to a item and the preview is grayed out. The items are there, just the preview is missing. See attached video. http://www.screencast.com/t/vbHbBvmxD

Here are my results.

You can change the line weights by clicking the image in the layout as well. I was doing what David was doing in his video but shift selecting the elevation wasn't giving me the dialogue box I needed.

Dang it! I knew I would remember this crap if I just sat down and actually took a whack at it. When you send your elevation to layout, you can change the line weights in that box. After your elevation on the layout, you just click the image, open it up, and there is where you change the color... Good lord I just wasted everyone's time. I apologize for that.

Okay, I did some more digging and found this video by David Michael, but when I do what he say and Shift select the plan, I don't get the same option to change the light weights. I assume since this was made several versions ago, that things have changed. How do I locate the dialogue box to make these changes? Video Link: http://www.chieftutor.com/elevations/elevation.html

Attached is a clip of an image taken from Chief's samples gallery. (Credit of this photo goes to Joey Martin.) I can't figure out how to make the outline of my pic darker and the materials lighter like shown in this photo. I asked how to do this a while, but my builder liked the color drawings better. I think that was on the old forum that I can't access for some reason now. Can someone steer me in the right direction please?

I don't think anyone assumed that. If you do a little research and studying, you will find that a lot of your questions you can answer yourself. And I don't know about you, but I get a little gitty when I figure something out on my own saving me the time of posting on the forum.

If it isn't a question, in the future, post in the off topic forum.

Let's end this negative tone right here. Clearly there has been some sort of misunderstanding. Micheal didn't mean anything he said negatively. He is telling you what any other user is telling you. There are quite a few of well respected users around here and Micheal is one of them. You really don't want to show disrespect on this forum because the other users are going to see this and maybe steer clear of helping you in the future. Just end the negative tone here.

Well, I guess that works too... You took the long road around, but you inevitably got there...

Try this...

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/database.html Give this a try. I always check videos and this website to see if I can answer my own question before posting on the forum. I'm not implying you do what I do, but this is a great resource.

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00766/adding-detail-to-a-cross-section-view.html this should be pretty self explanatory.

Larry, well put. I learned the same way. I had no formal training in Architecture. Just a strong will to design homes. I started with the home designer pro software at 16 and moved on to Chief Premier in my early 20's. I've been doing this a long time. I can't say that I'm self taught because that wouldn't be true. There was countless hours watching videos from Chief Architect, Scott Hall (Learned a he*l of a lot from that man's videos), and ChiefTutor.com. I would get into bed at night and instead of watching tv, I'd study the manual, or watch online videos. It was David J. Potter who's words and help in the home designer forum pushed me to upgrade to Chief. There are a lot of great guys and girls who are more than willing to help other users out. Always be courteous and thankful for the time they take out of their day to help you. If you're nice and thankful to them, they will be that way in return. Good luck in all your endeavors.

Dave, It's always wonderful to have your input here on the forum. I always link users to Chief Tutor. GREAT website! Priceless tool.

I absolutely 100% agree with Micheal. After you finish the plan you are working on, I think you should take a break for a short while and take some training classes that either Chief Architect offers, or another user offers. I'm sure your father would understand. After all, I'm sure he wasn't dropped in the field one day and told to "go at it". I'm sure he had to study and practice his craft of general contracting. It would be a little foolish to jump right into another plan blindly. David J. Potter offers training classes. He comment on this post already, and has already shown you how to manipulate 3D polylines in a video. Look in the "Offering Services" section of this forum. Joey Martin is a great guy and he sometimes has positions available. There are plenty others. Good luck bud, I hope you finish your plan in time.

I've had similar problems with roof planes in the past and the only way I could get it to look right was to just re-draw the offending roof planes.

That's a great idea! I usually use polyline solids. I might give this a try.

I thought we figured this out on a previous thread?

No problem. Now STUDY STUDY STUDY! Some day you might be in a position to help others like all the fine folks that take the time to get on here and do it.

I think Joey and Rob answered this thread. I just provided you with some information on how to achieve your goal. I really can't take any credit. But thank you.