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There are times where this is suitable. If a solid is the simplest, then yeah, use it.

Dropbox? Google Drive? The plan file is essential to get others to dig into your issue and join the conversation to find specific solutions.

When you send a drawing to layout, you will have the opportunity to add the scale factor of the drawing in the drawing's label. This can be set as a default for layout box labels so that each drawing always displays the correct drawing scale. The following video may help you and if I understand your question accurately, the most helpful information starts around the 20 minute mark of the video. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/48/creating-layouts-and-construction-documents.html

If your walls are named very nicely, then a simple macro to include in the OIP would be: %containing_wall.automatic_description%

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For those who are interested, the 3d file for this furniture and (other models) can be found on the manufacturer's website. You will need to create an account in order to download, which I did not do. Might be worth reaching out to the manufacturer to see if they have a different model type that could be made available and if they'd be interested in creating a Chief library of their products. https://www.kellex.com/products/tranquility-senior-living-furniture/t-removable_seating/HC09313-05RS_SCARLET_LOUNGE_CHAIR_W__REMOVABLE_SEAT_DECK/ May I recommend to the OP or other's who are requesting file specific help...post some files, please! It'll be more fun and much more helpful! Example...could someone tell me if I should I serve these cookies to family over the holidays?

If you want to send me a PM with a link to download your plan file, I'll see what I can come up and get back to you with suggestions. I can sign an NDA if that helps.

I'm sure there are others who can answer more eloquently than me, however the short answer is no, you can't do the editing you'd like within the Define Material dialog. When making improvements to material textures, it's usually best to go 'all-in'. For me, this means identifying specifically what I'm trying to replicate and then taking the best approach possible. Usually that means creating my own material using an edited resource from within Chief or from an alternative source. For this particular material, I'd suggest that there's not a whole lot about it that looks realistic. In Western Canada, for example, there are 2 main types of treated lumber: incised green treated lumber suitable for below grade foundations and smooth brown treated lumber suitable for above grade use, like deck framing. I have created my own realistic looking materials to replicate the materials that are regionally available. Can you provide a real world image of the product you'd like to replicate? That can be a great starting point to provide some better advice on how I'd handle this material for use within Chief.

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Check the window defaults...are the labels set to absolute angle or relative angle? I believe you want 'relative angle'. This will need to be adjusted on all windows already in plan view...defaults for this won't update to windows already in the plan.