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I just checked with Help. Here's the quote: When the Vector View rendering technique is used, you can select CAD> CAD Detail From View to create a 2D line drawing of the active cross section/elevation view in a CAD Detail window. This drawing can then be edited as needed. See CAD Detail from View.

You need a vector view. You're using a technical illustration

The only reason I mentioned rectangular, is because I thought that a designer who hasn't figured out how to quickly and simply make a vaulted ceiling 'flat' or level with the ground would only find it troublesome to make a 'flat' area from a complex shaped ceiling plane. Nothing to do with method. Slope/gain factors are simple for some, confusing for others. For a simple low profile detail like Gene showed, one could easily use a replicated ceiling plane to make that panel effect. While it wouldn't be correct when zoomed in (the edges would remain plumb) it would have looked fine for most views and is very fast to make.

That's odd. I don't have the answer. But it also seems weird that the layer set box is empty and the default setting box is empty. Also, where's the floor # box?

I've never heard of that problem before. Can you post a screenshot showing the issue?

https://www.sketchuptextureclub.com/textures/architecture/paving-outdoor/flagstone

https://www.techo-bloc.com/support/resources/technical-resources/designers-toolbox/

Thanks for your input Dermot. I just submitted the request.

@Dermot Maybe a Chief developer can chime in... I almost dread even dragging this on any further, and I hate to ask you to keep tying these explanations, but why would it be any different than any other shared library item or any item from any catalog? (this is a real question, not argumentative). I can add, say a fixture to my library, place it on my own custom layer and that layer holds. I can share that library item with others, and they get the layer right along with the item. I can import dwg files and the import dbx gives me a ton of layer control options. So if I have a CAD block that I assign to one of my very own unique layer names (called blockyblocks) and you open one of my plans, copy the block and paste in into one of your plans, then you get the silly layer name as well. I can't see a logical reason why a CAD block couldn't be controlled similar to other library items. Again to be clear, I only want to be able to place a CAD block on an assigned layer, and have the CAD block remain assigned to that layer once added to the library, just like almost every other item that goes into the library. A little trial, make a fixture of any type, put it on any new weird layer you want. Open a plan without that layer (because its unique to the plan you just made it in), place the new item and now you have that layer, that you never had before.

The whole time! However, I always use a backsplash height of 18" (20" if there's light rail) so I have to resize those windows all the time anyways. I usually use a 40" high window set at 83" to the top. But it is satisfying to learn / realize a gem like that in the program!

I just got my first one of these this week! They also had referred to a local building site for the home which made it almost sound normal. I replied, and while I was waiting for their response, I mentioned to my family at dinner that I thought the inquiry was a scam. Sure enough. It made for a kinda fun conversation explaining that to my kids! Lots of questions!

Can you post the plan used for the pics in your first post? I can adjust the cameras / lightning the best I know how, send the plan back to you and then you can compare.

I'd suggest 1 of 2 quick options: edit the existing material: 3D / materials / plan materials / select your drywall material / edit / materials list / materials list calculation / width: 144" replace the existing material: 3D / materials / plan materials / select your drywall material / replace / choose the drywall material that Eric pointed out.

I'm not either. I haven't gotten to the suggestion part yet, Michael. I'm still complaining about the behavior I don't like! If I were to head on over to the suggestion room, a choice at the time of adding to library is exactly what I'd ask for, for CAD blocks that are NOT on the current CAD layer. I don't know if I'd want a dbx opening up each time for layer assignment...I guess the 'remember my choice' option would at least limit the frequency.

Are your vaulted ceiling planes rectangular? If so, I'd build the panels flat, where it's simple and convert them to a fixture to place under the vaulted ceiling. Simply lay them out using the diagonal measurement of your ceiling plane, but in plan view...parallel to the ground.

But Michael, I'm not suggesting a static behavior, but rather a manual override that allows my intentional control. Currently Chief is undoing the 'override', right? If I want it to stay on the current cad layer, I don't need to take any further action. But if I intentionally want it on an assigned layer, and go through the process of doing just that, why does Chief undo that as the block slips into the shelves of the library? I'd love to know if there's a reason Chief does this, or if this is an 'unplanned' behavior...

No. quadruple blocking would just be silly.

That's what I'm saying...they're already there!

@Alaskan_Son Now I'd like to be able to edit my pitch markers IN the library, instead of having to replace them with this double block trick. And just to be sure my layers stick, I might one up you and triple block them! Booyah!

Yup, I got that 2nd time trick and thanks! I like it! However, it's the 'lack of control' that bugs me. A cad block when created is defaulted to the current cad layer. Done. Mission Accomplished. But...if I assign a different layer before adding it to the library, IMO that layer should 'stick'. Isn't that the whole point of saving something to your library?

A simple example is a roof pitch marker that I'll place in section and elevation views. I have a library of these items and for example, I want them on my text layer, because I use my current cad layer for reference lines. So for that simple item, which should just be a simple one-step procedure...grab from the library and drop it in...I have to add at least one step. And I don't want to explode it, although that's what I end up doing, because it's easier to grab and copy if it's a block as opposed to a group of items. Its also easier to replace across the entire plan should the client decide to go with a 5:12 roof instead of the 6:12 that is currently shown (as an example).

But you have to explode the block to 'reactivate' those layers. The reason I ask is that I essentially use my current cad layer a a refernce set....It doesn't show in printed sets. Obviously I don't want to: assign the layers for the same CAD blocks over and over continually explode a block that I want as a block continually change the current CAD layer just to draw some reference lines

It does!

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