robdyck

Can you post that plan file? You'll have an appropriate answer to your issue in no time!

That is correct. A simple way for you to examine this is to send a plan view to layout. Perhaps crop the view to show just a small portion. Copy the view just beside and set a different scale factor. Zoom in and visually review the line weights. Toggle line weight scaling to see the effect.

Kevin, it's also very important that the line weight scale is the same in layout as it is in plan view, section / elevation view, and cad details.

In layout, 1:1 will keep the paper the correct size. You probably want that...:) In plan view, set it up using the most frequently used scale factor for plan views.

The drawing sheet won't change automatically based on layout, and I don't think there would really be a benefit. You can of course use some CAD boxes / polylines as a guide for various sheet sizes, however the real benefit of adjusting the sheet, and more importantly, the scale, is proper line weight control and display. That being said, we are already able to maintain consistent line weights in layout, even when sending plan views to layout at varying scales. All we need to do is remember to ensure "Use Layout Line Scaling" is checked, and to make sure all our layer sets used in plan views have our desired line weights set consistently.

Double click a wall (or select all walls), go to Structure>Framing> uncheck Insert Floor Framing Below

Glad to help!

You can edit the framing or draw it yourself from scratch. Currently, this cannot be edited as a default, nor can it be specified in any of Chief's settings.

In layout, turn on the layer for layout boxes. Then review every page looking for empty layout boxes or boxes with seemingly 'random' drawings. Relink them or delete them.

Maybe send me a PM tomorrow. I think I can help you out a bit more.

My motto in Chief...build the model exactly how you'd build the structure. If 0'-0" is top of finish floor, then build the model that way in Chief!

That would require a macro! I have one that might work but it isn't mine to share. You could also just alter the elevations of each floor in Chief. There's no reason that the subfloor can't be at -3/4" or -1/2" or whatever. That will keep things simpler, no? I must admit, you've got me curious as to how you're using this on a set of plans:) I'm wondering...who is going to understand a ceiling height of 8'-0 5/8"...but I'm not trying to 2nd guess what you're doing. We'll assume you have a very good reason and it will all make sense, right?!

All you need to do is open the Story pole Dimension Defaults and adjust the Grade Level Marker setting and make sure the Elevation Reference is Grade Level Marker. For Locate Elevations, make sure you're including the floor finish elevation. You will need to manually enter the thickness of the floor finish so if you make changes to this in the plan, you'll have to remember to update this value.

Hmm, I can't remember everything from X11. I'd suggest you try setting all the other camera background colors. Also, have you searched help for terms like preview, panel, color, background, etc.?

If it were my problem, I'd post plan file here first, before I started re-installing software. Just a thought...there's so many people here ready to help. You never know what someone else may find.

I'm pretty sure that in X11 that default background is controlled by the Full Camera defaults. I would suggest you try changing the Full Camera backdrop default color first.

True enough! On the Attic level, can you make the gable end wall longer? So it matches the overall width of the porch?

What version are you using? And if you attach the plan fie, I'll trouble shoot this.

I'll explain how I learned this tool's function. Single click the Wall Elevation tool and then press F1. From Help: The Wall Elevation tool creates an interior elevation of a single wall defining the room that the camera is drawn in. It creates a 2D projection of that wall and the objects located between that wall and its Cross Section Line; This statement from Help should guide us to understand the difference between a Wall Elevation and the back clipping function of other camera views. Further reading in the Help file is even more descriptive: With the camera dialog open, press help and review that page, specifically the Scene Clipping portion. This should explain why a wall elevation isn't showing anything beyond the glass wall (the base is in a different room). Best of luck!

Edit the view by unchecking "Clip to Room"

Jim, do you have this checked?

I get the same thing: Because this is controlled by the roof plane, a suggestion is to draw the higher roof plane separately to have 2 separate planes for each wall. Lock the framing for the taller wall, then re-join those 2 roof planes: Then:

I probably would have used a 3d solid for that. Easy to re-size and you could do a polyline subtraction to make a hole in the bottom for a range hood insert. I'd find it quicker than using cabinet tools.

Ha! I felt stupid, I posted that symbol and then noticed you had already done that! No symbol duel intended!

This symbol has been assigned to cabinet, shelving layer and has the materials assigned as well as a few other adjustments making it ready to go. DOUBLE WALL SHELF - 3 TIER.calibz