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This is relatively simple by using the automatic sorting function. Have you tried this function out?

The 'make parallel' tool is really the simplest option. First rotate the polyline so the desired edge is close to parallel with the intended object. Then, click on the desired edge, then double-click the 'make parallel tool and select this option: Then click on the target object.

Option 1: allow for the outer profile of the truss in your building design and leave the truss spec's up to the supplier. Indicate the roof space clearly in your section drawings. Option 2: Same as above, but include roof trusses in your section drawings. Manually edit the truss members to get as close as possible. Note that your trusses are illustrative and that supplier's spec's take precedence. In other words, do more work that's not necessarily accurate and at your own expense.

The actual wall type doesn't really matter when the foundation height is 0", but a 16" wide foundation wall gets the piers aligned correctly. I 'painted' the piers instead of changing the default material for the foundation/slab. The pier spacing I used is simply an example. Everything here is automatic.

Hmm, better be prepared for more issues! That's a 42" x 66" window!

uncheck auto height. Adjust middle rail down. copy the stair and paste-in-place. adjust middle rail up.

Good eye!

2 possibilities come to mind right away: Saved Plan View Settings: Open the saved plan view and go to Tools > Active View > Edit Active View. Under Layer Set, make sure you're using a set that has color enabled for the layers you want. Also check Color Options—you can choose between "Color", "Black and White", or "Use Layer Color". Print Settings: When printing, go to File > Print > Drawing Sheet Setup and Print Preview. Make sure "Print in Color" is checked. If it's grayed out, it may be due to your printer driver or the plan view itself being set to black and white.

You adjust most fonts quickly by editing the Saved Text Styles. But, there will be some items in every plan that have a custom font and aren't following a Text Style. These need to be weeded out as you find them. Keep a checklist of those items so you can add that action item to a to-do list for your template plan.

Hey Michael, I think you might need to be a bit more descriptive about what your issue is. For example, when describing the width of the bay as 72w, do you mean the width of the bay at narrowest portion or the width at the widest portion (where it connects to the main wall)? Or are you referring to the width of the widest window? When specifying a bay in Chief, the width is the widest portion. So if you want 72 at the narrowest portion, you'll just need to do a bit of math to determine what value to enter (hint...it's 9.46'). Or you could explode the bay and then you'll be able to add more dimension lines.

You can probably manage those materials in the Plan Materials Dialog by merging and/or replacing materials. If you are using the Material Painter, you can choose the default material (bottom left of the Select Material dialog) and paint every instance of that material at one time by using the Material Painter Plan Mode tool.

I think you can make this adjustment a bit faster. It starts with having quick access to your chosen fill type. I'll demonstrate on this small modular cabin project I'm currently working on. wallinsfill.mp4

Yes, you can use curved roof planes. In elevation view, first establish the geometry using CAD tools. You can also use construction lines to identify the transition points across multiple views. Take note of your CAD radius and use that information to create the roof planes. You only need to draw the roof planes on one side, then copy & reflect about the center line. Keep in mind that the length and radius are most important to begin with. In elevation view, you can adjust the height using the transform / replicate tool, or the point-to-point move tool.

Glad I could help!

For this specific topic, it would be helpful to be able to set the camera Field of View angle for a walkthrough in it's own dialog. When I create a stationary walkthrough from an existing camera, I need to review its Field of View, then adjust the default settings to match in order to create a stationary walkthrough that matches the original camera. Repeat that process for other cameras with different Field of View.