robdyck

Yes, an 'Add to Library' button would be great, or those patterns in use could just show up in the drop down list.

So did I! I'd never actually done that before.

Oh, and don't forget to check the pattern scale...it's 1.5 for your cad polylines. Looks like it works.

Add the Material to your library. From the library, right click the material and select edit pattern. Marquee select the highlighted area and press ctrl-c. Back in plan view, go to CAD>Patterns>Create New Pattern. Name it and make it the same size (32"x32"). When the window opens, Press ctrl-alt-v (paste-in-place). Close the window and choose Save.

Assuming you make this floor joist depth change correctly, you won't have to worry about ceiling heights as they will move with the floor structure. You WILL need to manually move roof planes up the correct amount and this can be done in seconds by using the transform / replicate tool and moving them 4" up in the z-axis.

You could use a separate ceiling plane just for the tile finish or use a 3d solid.

And what's up with the constant re-appearance of point markers in a CAD detail?!

Yes. I think this is related to the 3d text feature. I have text and text notes in all my elevation views in my template plan. When I open those views and then edit a text box, the leader line jumps, almost as though it is confused about which part of it is a tail or head. For this reason I make sure all arrows never connect to anything...ok not never but usually. Similar but different...you can't trust a dimension to a roof plane to be there for you later on. It seems that sooner or later, Chief rebuilds the roof and some dimensions disappear...and it's not like you get a tap on the shoulder that says, um, er, I threw out some important information, were you still using that? Oh wait, how about a warning that shows you exactly what Chief has deleted through an auto-rebuild function...or whatever it is that causes that to happen?

You'll be able to pull all the images you need to easily make a seamless texture image from this site. Just browse the images and take what you need. https://www.homedepot.ca/product/floorpops-12-inch-x-12-inch-neutral-bonneville-peel-and-stick-vinyl-tile-flooring-20-sq-ft-/1001867569

Please post your plan and I'll take a look.

I'd suggest getting all the roofs exactly correct before curving that roof plane. Apply the curve only once all the roof planes are correct and all ridges, hips and valleys are connected. Then, be prepared to apply fascia and shadow boards and other trim pieces manually.

More examples to add fuel to fiery conversation! Awhile back I used google street view to create a backdrop so I could illustrate a home in situ. This process was basic, but it prevented the homeowner from having to make changes to their home because the architectural control board was satisfied with the variation from adjacent homes. Today, I asked Gemini to improve it. Here's the original image I created in Chief: Here's my prompt and the result from Gemini (Nano Banana): In the attached image, I used a google street view to illustrate my project house ( the white house in the middle) in situ. I'd like you to improve this into a realistic scene by improving the landscaping and lighting. The architecture of all homes in the image cannot be changed. If you ask me, that's almost unbelievable! That took about 1 minute to prompt and generate. I agree with Chris on this one...if Chief needs to make improvements, they can focus on bringing speed and increased intelligent tools to help with tools related to con docs.

Nope. I can't replicate that.