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The visual indicators are great, but I find that the point B has more trouble finding my intended destination when I hover over 2 points in order to get the connected end result. It doesn't hold those axis lines as well. It's like it's really windy inside Chief. Anyone else notice this?

Nope. Didn't change nuthin'. It's really quite weird; there's some pretty random behavior! I could send you the files if you're curious enough. I'll check with tech support.

I've opened some file that originated in X11. The line weights in layout have gone kind of wonky. Anyone else experienced this and if so, is there a solution or is this a bug? Here's a couple of screenshots displaying the difference.

Use control now.

That copy-in-place tool was really loved by some, wasn't it? And today seeing this come up again, and the reasoning for that choice just made me chuckle (read: groan and cry). What else causes too many user problems and should be gotten rid of? Perhaps we should make a list...terrain, roofs, rooms, framing....I could go on!

One simple method... Create an elevation polyline that is the perimeter of the lot. Create an elevation polyline that is the perimeter of the structure. Make this elevation polyline 24" higher than the previous one.

Totally! Delete this layer...

A wrecking bar, dust mask, goggles, friends, dumpster. Or you could open the room dialog box and delete the ceiling layer.

As Ryan mentioned, keep in mind that any lines drawn, deleted or edited with that tool will revert back to their original state whenever the view is updated. Use that tool sparingly and only if there is no other method to accomplish what you need.

Is there still no decent way to have separate line settings for pony walls in elevation views? In the year 2020 we can't actually be expected to trace a solid line over the portions of the wall that are above grade (or the inverse)...can we?

I can't see any other way. You'll know this of course; a fixture and a polyline hole can't be blocked or converted to symbol. And no options for a symbol to create a hole in a floor. Not only that, but a hole cuts through everything, including the ceiling layer below.

Ahem...I have no idea what your talking about...my post looks fine to me!

@ChiefUserBigRob I can't replicate this issue. The only thing I can think to check would be "Preferences / General / File Management". Can you post a screenshot of your settings?

The same as whatever it already is, but use a wall covering. I find it more reliable than the paint method.

Good Point. If layers get adjusted while working, one needs to remember to 'save' the newly adjusted 'saved plan view'.

Easy with that like button...see if it works first!

It's not something simple like more than one file of the same name? You've got a really logical filing system? And I assume you re-open the files using the 'open recent files' option? Post your plan and I'll poke around as well to see if I can replicate it.

Well, you must be. After all, you don't know what's going on there, do ya?! Maybe not inferior, but definitely incompetent! (totally kidding) Just had something similar happen with piles under a grade beam...somewhere between completing the foundation plan, and a section view, some of them moved. Yup, it doesn't feel good.

It's not sunlight leaking or wall layers, it's just some weirdness. The easiest fix...paint the wall material with the same material (just so it doesn't reference the default).. Sounds weird but it usually works. Or add a wall covering of the same material.

Open the default settings for exterior or interior doors, hardware tab, post a screenshot. Or... just change the hardware while you've got that open!

@stager386 You're welcome!

Here'a a fence panel / column combo. Painted, precast concrete. You're on your own for the concrete pilings for the columns! Fence, Concrete.calibz

@Alaskan_Son That's a really good point. It takes a bit of an adjustment to mentally grab hold of some of the new functions and make them a regular part of your workflow. Great reminder to delve into the custom schedule capabilities and set some stuff up!

Yeah, I hear you. I just needed to turn on that polyline layer in my main floor plan instead of just in my site plan in order for it to execute properly (this project didn't need a site plan). Chiefs auto labels would suffice, I just didn't have my defaults for a simple garage plan setup to calc different areas for spaces like a lean-to parking area that aren't part of the 'building area'. Everything was setup really nice for it to be quick and easy, and then the whole project got quite customized which pretty much screwed all the auto stuff I had setup. If I'd known it would morph like that when I started, I would've used a different plan template...and I would've priced it differently!