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@Designer1 The jpeg isn't gone, the file path just needs to be reset, however you can't edit Chief's original backdrop. What you can do is copy the backdrop and paste it to your own folder of your choosing in the library. Then simply relink the file path. C:\ProgramData\Chief Architect Premier X12\Referenced Files\CoreCatalogFiles.zip#zip:CoreCatalogFiles\Valley.jpg

I'll add a bit to what Chop said about the use of screw piles. In my project, pictured above, the house is situated relatively close to a lake and the ground is known to have a high water table. While not impossible, it is difficult to drill holes and pour concrete without the holes filling with water. The screw piles simply screw into the ground, and shafts lengths are added until the screw hits a specific torque setting as prescribed by the project engineer (often the screw pile manufacturer would have an engineer on staff as well). Assuming cost and availability aren't an issue they can also be a great option for deck piles and renovations as they create almost no damage to a finished landscape. Great for temporary structures that require a foundation, retaining walls that require diagonal anchors into the earth, and soil conditions that don't have the bearing capacity for traditional footings.

I could have made those though, just not as quickly! You can use a spiral stair for the screw, believe it or not.

Found them on 3d warehouse and then added the caps and the plates myself. They very closely resemble the products from: https://www.technometalpost.com/en-CA/

Thanks so much Chop! I could never get there on my own! In return, I offer my library items of 3 Screw Piles. Screw Piles.calibz

It is. I don't know how to write that into a field so I can include it in my schedule. I'm using the comment field for the top elevation in my schedule. I entered these values manually as a group. Unfortunately we can;t properly use the match properties tool for fixtures either...but I digress.

yes... 78 1/2"

How can I access the data for the top elevation of a fixture? Object properties lists the bottom, but not the top. In this instance I've got a schedule of helical piles and the top is a known and critical elevation whereas the bottom is undetermined and unimportant. I typed that info in manually for now...because Chief won't let me make a helical pile into what ever I want it to be. I suppose I could've use "framing-posts-steel round"...But if Chief would allow me to convert my helical piles into actual piles that would hold to the center of the fdn wall and populate into a schedule...how sweet it could be!

Thanks Michael! Great clarification that should help many people!

I use both a fair bit. The 3d viewer isn't really that great, especially because you need to keep the model small. If you've got a large complex model with lots of furniture, framing, textures, lightin etc, and it looks really good using PBR, then it probably won't look great using the 3d viewer. I'd suggest sticking to the 360's as they have a better appearance IMO and use videos for exterior views. The 3d viewer of course is fine for smaller projects, again, just my opinion. Here's an example of a medium sized home...I find it hard to look at...makes my eyes bleed! https://3d-viewer.chiefarchitect.com/go?share=012320250563014 For comparison, a 360...suggestion to clients is to move slowly. https://accounts.chiefarchitect.com/360/view?share=649020226112212

create a new macro , call it whatever you want and replace it in the terrain point text. (elevation/12).round(2) evaluate owner object

Changing the name in the Chief Library isn't the same as changing the file path, right? So that Library item is still overwriting the backdrop file. Make sure you send this in to Chief's tech support! @Alaskan_Son might know how to access the file path in a Library item to alter its name. I'm not sure how to do that.

I'd also suggest reporting this to Chief. This is a problem (albeit minor) for which they'll certainly have a fix.

@Designer1 It is a problem caused by the Barker Cabinets Library. It must have a file path name for the texture " Valley" that is the same as the file path for the backdrop "Valley" and overwrites or replaces that file. You could delete the Barker Library, or find the file for the backdrop "Valley" and give it a new name, and then import it as a new backdrop.

My bad, BrownTiger...I entered the text wrong, because anything macro related just ain't my bag, baby!

Quick take...possible but would take a bit more than 5 minutes of effort!

Do you think it would be best to build a door / drawer symbol with the handle as part of it?

Yes, you can. I believe you'll need to start with one symbol, and keep making copies for each cabinet width.

Without any specifics, I believe you'd need to alter this using the components tab of whatever item you're referring to. For example, if I always want my concrete to calculate in cubic meters instead of cubic yards, I'll need to have a robust library of items where I've edited the components tab of the item. A foundation wall is a simple example.

You can copy and paste hatch fill using the Fill Style Eyedropper and you can paste any fill style from your library onto any wall that has hatching, so you kinda can doo what you want.

Is it really possible that the Layout Revision Table doesn't allow 1 revision entry for multiple affected pages? For example, I need to show a revision for pages 1-3 out of 4. If I place the revision table on page 0, the description doesn't show up on the other pages, plus there's no 2D symbol column. Also...Is it really possible that a Layout Cad detail allows NOTES but no Note Schedule? How can a simple revision table can be made so time consuming? Back to plain old standard Text, it won't let me down!

I gave this a try, but it didn't work.

Thanks for the suggestion, but that does not affect the preview. It is indeed caused by the exterior room (SLAB) on the main floor and its floor assembly. If I remove the floor from that room, or remove the room entirely, then the wall previews correctly. I just found this to be very odd behavior, not a real problem.

If i pull the inner insulation wall away from the foundation... If i get rid of the exterior room "Slab"... It's the exterior room causing the cut in the wall material display, but in the wall dbx only.

This is what I currently get.