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Alt codes don't work, from google docs doesn't work, nothing seems to work, however you can use the transform/replicate tool to increase its size, but any change to the text within the text dialog box undoes the superscript format.

Keep in mind that if you have a structure layer for the floor joists in your deck room dbx, the deck may (will) auto-frame at some point and you'll lose your manual edits. I know I'll hear that Chief can't do that if auto-frame is off but I've experienced that way too many times (yes, when it's off). All it takes is to move a railing wall that defines the deck and it'll jump back to auto-frame. So if you're using the modeled framing for plan or section views...be careful.

I have a library of pier/footing combinations for regions of different frost depths, varying sizes for builder preferences and/or loads, and I've converted them to fixtures, set the elevation to terrain, set the layer, set the label, set the schedule parameters. Then, all I have to do is drop them onto the post centers and everything else is done, except for dimensions in plan view of course.

Not that I know of. But you can make them all the same height and depth relative to the terrain which is adequate for any drawing. For instance, in my region, cylindrical piers on footings must have the bottom at least 5'-0" below grade for frost coverage, and the top at least 6" above grade. So I end up with a 4'6" cylindrical pier on a 10" footing, set to the terrain as mentioned and they are always the right height...however the deck posts will not 'find' those foundation elements on their own.

If this were ever required, it could be (and would need to be) completely programmed. A user could specify the end point for the waste lines, and all the waste lines and vents could be programmed to find the most optimal path from each fixture.

Here's the plan with door. A pretty good starting point for 2 minutes of effort. To clean this thing up...convert to fixture...delete surfaces...convert to fixture. When complete, place the fixture onto the wall and either create a hole in the wall or use a blank doorway (no components) with a roundtop arch in the same location. Fix the inside.plan

3 components: 2 windows and a door all in the same location.

I do believe it would be a lengthy description! Start with a CAD drawing for guidance...copy the picture into a cad detail, resize the pic so the door slab is 8' tall, then trace over it with CAD tools. That will give you a great starting point. You can replicate the cad lines / shapes to convert them into solids or moldings in an elevation view.

It's definitely possible. Some components will need to be modeled using various items like solids, shapes, moldings, etc. But it can be done!

Not posting a plan...

@Kbird1 @StarHomeJustin It can be simpler than that. This goes in the header label. %header_count%-%nominal_size% %type_name% %name%

2D or 3D? Architectural or Structural? I can provide both types in 2D or 3D. PM me if you'd like to discuss your project.

The tiling isn't that big of a deal...I bet he'll be happy to do something unique and interesting. How's this for a shower door... MAAX Halo Sliding Shower Door.calibz

You're on fire today!

Ain't that the neatest trick! And you can marquee select the distribution path and add it to the library! LU210's are at the same height on almost every plan I do so this is very cool way to add hangers super fast.

Solids and maybe some moldings for that whole thing...I wouldn't waste my time with any library items unless you could find the full window already complete. All manual items will be faster than any of Chief's 'tools'. Although on 2nd thought...it can be fairly quick if you want it to be.. Ugly Box Window 1.plan

Once you get this video done, I'm sure it will help new users see that a stretch plane will indeed be faster to accomplish and will accommodate all view types. Just don't forget about the 'auto-generate' for the 2d block. Looking forward to see what you come up with!

My expectation is that there is no automatic way for this to be done, so as you alluded to, I can handle this by a CAD detail showing alternate header construction options and including the appropriate notes. I had been moving away from showing framing in my section views because of the inaccuracies and due to my own time constraints. That being said, I am often able to sell framing details and materials lists as 'extras' for these plans specifically because of the nature of the project as mentioned in my earlier post. And time = money so I'm just looking for efficiencies wherever possible. When I include a framing detail...it will be perfect or it won't be sent out! Example:

Sure Larry. In my region, Building Departments require that headers be shown and labeled on plans for detached garages, specifically because these type of structures are often built by homeowners or less experienced carpenters (handymen and women). I have the header sizes adjusted based on the span of the window, and the supported load. That way, I don't have to recheck anything when a client asks for a different sized window. That being said, when a project starts getting close to max. spans, then it would be ideal if a 2-ply header were connected because in Canada, the span charts (as per code) are for "2-ply lintels with non-structural sheathing". And while our code allows header plies to be separated by filler pieces, that is not a common practice. I include this as a general note on the plans. Code Quote: 3) Lintel members are permitted to be separated by filler pieces.

Also a bit simpler if you place a fixture for a skylight. Then you can create a custom schedule.

Or a random array. Great for planting beds...random sizes, rotations and locations.

Does anyone know of an automatic way to get Chief to build a 2-ply header so that the headers are connected and flush to the exterior? Currently Chief builds a 2-ply header with 1 ply flush to the ext and one flush to the int. The only 'solution' I can think of is a 1 ply header, made 3" thick, but then my auto labels won't be correct, and still, the perpetual problem of every single header being wrong in section view...I cry out for mercy...and a fix to the ongoing header dilemma. I'm looking for a solution for plan view first and foremost.

@dskogg Nice Work David! I'm a little bit disappointed you skipped the vertical tile trim...and it looks like there should be an escutcheon for the shower head at the wall...

Another quick and handy method would be to create a CAD detail of the wall tile regions give those polylines a hexagon fill pattern that is the correct size create a cad detail from the first cad detail draw and replicate some center lines for the hexagon tiles in x an y axis. create 3 correctly sized hexagons with different solid fills you can now very quickly drop hexagons using the centering grid you created and sticky mode once satisfied, group select one type of hexagon copy it and merge into a single polyline trim over lapping tiles using the original border. close polyline paste into wall elevation view convert to solid or material region or backslpash and assign the correct material