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You won't be able to replace that c-channel in the wall dbx. If you want to model a z-channel, you'll need to add them manually.

22 hours ago, WhistlerBuilder said:

What are my options for achieving the solid black marketing drawing request?

There's nothing fun about this but I'd probably consider making a CAD detail out of those wall hatches. The cleanup is pretty quick, although not live.  

On 5/7/2024 at 8:57 AM, ahomes said:

@MN_JohnH I add a layer between the metal and OSB @ 1/16" for tar paper so its black.

This is the solution. This 'transparent' edge effect is quite common for some materials with a normal map. A color matched surface underneath is the solution. If you don't want to add a roof underlayment layer, you can make the OSB layer black, but the underlayment makes more sense. This same approach can be used to solve similar display issues for certain board & batten types of materials as well as for some tile textures with normal maps.

Hi Jim, I'm not getting those results UNLESS the bottom of the window is in the space occupied by the finish flooring.

1/8" above the finish flooring should bring it back.

to reproduce the wall layering and configuration, you will need to break a wall and use a different wall type.

Friendly reminder to keep in mind that you won't be able to make Chief conform to pre-existing notions based on other software. Sometimes, your methods will need to conform to the functions of Chief Architect

In order to prevent the exterior material from wrapping around the end, you can move the exterior material layer to become part of the main layer. I can't tell you exactly how that will affect your model, but be prepared for unintended consequences. Maybe it works well, maybe it doesn't. 

In the meantime 2 things to try first: 

1. Renumber Schedule
2. select schedule, Ctrl-x, Ctrl-alt-v

1 hour ago, GeneDavis said:

Is there some easy way to do one schedule per plan view floor?

That is the easy way. I do this all the time. One schedule per floor...only notes included from that floor. I'm doing it right now actually.

PM me with your plan file if you don't want to post it here and I'll show you what you can do specific to your project. And then I'll return your file.

I ate a late lunch and then made another symbol with just a face for the drain which took the face count down to 1574. I should probably do some actual work yet today...

It's a kitchen sink coming soon

I'd be happy to give you a price. I'll PM you with my email address.

All you should need is a separate schedule for each floor with the included items limited per floor.

To go back to a 2x6 top chord:

• open truss tr-2 dialog
• select 'Lock Truss Envelope..."
• change top chord back to 5 1/2"
• select 'Force Truss Rebuild"

It worked for me:

• changed the top chord to 3.5"
• select the fascia, single click
• extend object, click on tr-2

2 minutes ago, agriffiths said:

it seems it's happening on my rocks as well - they won't move from their elevation line. I'm at a loss!

This is because you have a fence that is creating a Room and the rocks are set to be positioned relative to the finished floor elevation.

1. Make all fences 'No Room Definition'
2. Set all landscaping objects to be positioned relative to Terrain, not finished floor. 

To fix your stairs, you'll need to delete the stairs you have and redraw the stairs from the deck edge while holding the Alt key. 

Hey Levina, the best way to handle this is to keep all of the main floor at the default elevation of 0. Then lower the Foyer floor and other floors as needed.

The simplest way to understand the elevations is to import the elevation drawings into Chief at the correct scale. Place the drawings so the main floor elevation is at 0" on the grid and the create your own 'storypole' using some cad lines, dimensions and markers to develop a clearer picture of the various elevations. This method will give you the guidance you need to adjust room elevations in plan view.

14 hours ago, DBCooper said:

when you realize it is just a cad marker

Yes, I knew what it could be, but the OP said they were looking for that symbol in the library and then found it. And, that somehow this pointed to a solution for future inquires.

However there are at least 2 very different options for almost the same thing.

If we were looking for Markers, then we could point folks in this direction:

or this:

If we wanted to find a Marker symbol from the Library, then we could point folks in this direction:

Make sure it is closed, then attach it.

Curious, what exactly did you find and where exactly did you find it? The phrase 'text options' occurs only once in the Help file under the Label Panel, Item #2.

In your mind, what is an "open roof truss"? As for building trusses, have you tried it? The first steps would be to check 'trusses' in the roof dialog, and then build the roof framing.

17 minutes ago, ChiefUserAndrew8 said:

I've attached the plan here

The file can not be open when you attach it.

Materials lists can be simple and complicated at the same time! Your issue could be as simple as a layer display issue or it could be something much more complex that would require digging into the actual plan file to trouble shoot. I understand not wanting to post the plan file, however that is asking folks on this forum to guess. This is where having a Chief consultant on stand-by is a valuable resource. A consultant can provide your business with timely, plan specific advice while your company and the information contained in your plan file is protected by your agreement with the consultant. 

21 hours ago, BCNABE said:

Is there a way to adjust or lengthen the footing of a wall?

Not a good one! The above methods will work, but I have found it much simpler to place the footings manually. I have a footing (made from a slab) saved to my library that has all the correct properties and elevations set so that I can place it in the plan, center it on the bearing walls, and then stretch it as needed. This is also especially helpful when you need to show a break in the footing at doorways or other portions to accommodate plumbing, etc. Currently, you can't break an auto-footing at a doorway.

The only benefit to the auto-footing is that it is automatically centered. I don't need to update mine...I don't place them until I'm completing the final plan set.

Another nice feature, is that my saved footing has a macro that auto-generates the text notes and it can report the footing length (if I see the need to include that information).

And because it's a slab, it still fills correctly in section view.

1 hour ago, ValleyGuy said:

crude example

Not crude at all! Your Typar texture and Delta MS textures are better than mine!