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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!

A wmv is working for me. Check out this beauty! I literally put no effort into this. Untitled_1.wmv

I'd try the opposite of whatever you tried...if you used the "choose files" tool and it didn't work, then try dragging the file instead. Or vice versa. I've experienced the same behavior once or twice.

So what your sayin' is one more suggestion will put it over the top, right?

Ah yes, I see what you mean. And with a mess like that, it might be worth deleting all or most of those. Eric, do you ever use Auto-interior dimensions? I make sure that particular tool is never available so I can never touch it!

Can you post a screenshot of your temporary dimension defaults? Here's mine:

Why not develop your model and then outsource the videos and / or imaging? It is a completely different skill set and if you've got other work to do...Outsource it and charge a markup for providing it. Otherwise, IMO, plug away at it and watch your hourly earnings plummet. Or invest the time and money to get some training because I've been there and it's not a fun process trying to learn these things by trial and error. Plus, to produce a professional looking walkthrough will also require post-production using different software...which you may or may not have the software / knowledge. I've given up trying to master everything...outsource that junk and spend more time at the beach!

Is it just me or can we not control the layer of a CAD block that is added to the library? I'll make a CAD block, then set its layer, then add it to the library. When I place it from the library, it is always on the 'default cad layer'. Why won't it retain the layer that I set? Does this need to be added to suggestions?

The shelf tool creates a rectangle only. If you want a clipped corner, or a shelf that runs into , say a 45 degree corner, then you have already alluded to the unfortunate fact that it will need to be created manually. If you need to do it often, as you say, then place examples of your manually created shelves in the library for quick access and easy editing. Just use a counter top, adjust its properties to match that of a shelf, group select it, block it, add it to library. Then all you need to do in the future is place it, unblock it, and adjust its shape.

I did....just gave a like to that post. That was a great tip!

Yup. The top of sub-floor will align. Existing subfloor is 5/8" plwood & 2x10's....The new subfloor will be 3/4" OSB & 2x10's The existing concrete foundation is showing to the underside of existing floor joists whereas the new ICF foundation for the addition is 1. 5/8" lower for a bolted on sill plate plus the thicker floor sheathing.

And Plan View: Chief's Automatic: Adjustment #1: Adjustment #4: