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Not trying to be argumentative, but it looks the same to me. Perspective crop mode is just a zoom function, no? Create a camera, select PCM, zoom in and then press F6 (Fill Window) which resets the camera view. Undo Zoom tool goes back to the PCM view. It's perhaps a more flexible way of zooming in using the scroll wheel, but I can't tell any difference. Zoom and PCM allow you to zoom in tight on a portion of a view without affecting the camera position. What other benefits do you find using PCM?

I have seen plans where a certain plan view fill pattern was causing the slow down. The simpler the pattern, the better.

For an exterior rendered image, If I'm not mistaken that tool essentialy functions the same as: using the zoom tool which can be used for smaller details, or for exterior views, the camera can be positioned much further away and then 'cropped' using the Zoom tool for exterior views, positioning the camera much further away from the house and then reducing the camera view angle (NOT using the Zoom tool).

@para-CADThanks. That example was not an actual drawing yet so it's too clean! I don't draw those the same for everyone. I only provide the schedule for those who want it, and other wise I generally provide critical dimensions. I've only had a few carpenters who ask for or appreciate all those dimensions and then I'll provide whatever they feel will help them.

@JKEdmo Try this cad block. Explode and edit and also take a look at how it's made and see if it works for you. The arch polylines have 30 segments and I reversed the start / end of the middle radial.archlite.calibz

This. Glad you got it figured out!

Jim, try pulling the bottom of the radial lines back about 1/4" from the lower arch.

Yes. Search the library and use of many materials.

Hi Ange, you could try copying that shadow board and set it to 1/16" thickness, Eaves Only, set it to an invisible material.

Makes sense...for people with no hands. Shouldn't the diverter be much lower on the wall so they don't have to lift their foot so high to run it on? Not everyone does yoga! Just when you think you've seen it all! Don't forget to lower the shower door handle by about 30".

My go-to method is a larger scale view using a framing schedule. The framing schedule only picks up items in that view and a larger scale view means the labels will be small enough that they don't obstruct the view. I use 1/2" scale for wall details with a text size of 2". This allows me to use the least amount of dimension lines as are appropriate for the wall. In the wall detail view, select the faming schedule tool and drop it into view. Then, adjust the columns to suit your needs. Keep in mind that providing full component dimensions is only practical information for: ordering material framers who understand and can achieve perfection...this means the rest of your plan has to be accurate...no 4" or 6" walls or incorrect dimensions for tub walls, stairwells and so on.

Steve definitely understood what you were after better than I did, whoops! I combined his methods and addressed this new question. Your adjusted plan file is attached and I'll add a brief description here. The walls in the Attic were not Attic Walls, so they weren't behaving quite right. Anyhow, inspect the adjustments and hopefully it gets the framing a bit closer to what you have in mind. PLAN 1 3-4-2025 square.7z