joey_martin

This is what the label will look like. I have centered the text by eyeing it. Possible via a setting?

Quick question. I have a client that doesn't like door/window schedules. He wants the info (size, type, header) listed at the opening. Is there a way to center the label text? If not..has it been suggested?

Following this closely. I also use Dropbox for Chief. All my active plan/layout files, as well as my template plan and layout template are kept there. Would love to everything synced.

Perhaps here.... https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=bc224120-5de4-4d2c-b431-b4d97a529060 ...make needed adjustments and save?

What size is the pier? How much concrete does Chief calculate? How much concrete do you calculate? Did you create the pier as a solid object, or use the pier tool?

I simply export as jpeg from my plan view screen. I post these to the net all the time, never seem to have an issue.

You have something wrong somewhere. I reverse plans for builders a couple times a month as they sell more lots...one click, cleanup some of the text and done. The entire process should take less than 5 mins.

Open the wall type and add the 3/4" layer where you want it, I placed it on top of the paper, and set the material to fri framing 16" or 24" o.c.. You should get what you need.

You will most likely need to set it up to be a framing layer.

I asked sales the other day. Since my SSA was/is expired mine would be $495+$95 Late Fee = $590

I believe those settings are based on the pen sizes of the old plotter...though not 100%. Through trial and error, I developed my own settings of 1=1/700 in. That gives me 0 as my thinnest line used, and 20 as a heavy line. Most of my lines (via layer settings) are in the 6 to 10 range. In my mind that made sense. 0 being the smallest, and 20 being the thickest. My borders are in the 30 range I think on my layout pages.

File>Print>Drawing Sheet Setup. Make sure the settings under ADVANCED LINE WEIGHT OPTIONS are the same for the plan and layout files. Check the plan, then open the layout and follow the same steps.

With all due respect Larry, when this quote is on the homepage of your webite.... Chief Architect — professional 3D architectural home design software. I shouldn't need to tell you how to improve something as simple as a stair tool.

This issue(s) have been well documented. I send them to support, I have posted as nausium with examples of issues, yet.... Simple straight run staircase that needs for the rail to dead end into the wall. Using the "winder" method, and following the instructions/video from Chief.

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I'm going to be completely honest here. I love Chief Architect, made a lot of money with the software, but I have held off on updating my SSA knowing that if the stair tool isn't right this time, then it may be time to move on. I cannot continue to waste hours doing 2D stairs in a 3D program. It may sound trivial, but my biggest complaint for years has been the stair tool. Used to be I could only use it 40% of the time, now I am at 70%...has to be 100% this time.

Have you printed a test page? Sometimes they will show properly in printed form, but less than perfect on a computer screen. Even a test PDF may give you an answer.

I've never seen a plan...until today....when the first floor subfloor wasn't 0. Even on site plans here, I need to tell them examiner what the elevations is above sea level of the sub-floor.

I think I remember it happening to me a long time back. I use these logos now and don't have the issue.

Try a series of shaped landings to get to the straight section.

Also, importing from CAD, the lines may be the same color as your background, so you can't see them. Change the color of the layer and see if they pop up then.

Put them above the roof plane.

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