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For the foundation wall, you'd need to use a pony wall (4" concrete wall on 8" concrete wall). If that is a walkout foundation that is already using a pony wall (2x6 wall on concrete wall), then you're in a bit of a pickle as you can't stack 3 wall types in a single pony wall. But...you still have a couple of options: Use the 4" concrete wall and make the corrections manually using CAD tools (plan views, section views, details,etc) use the 8" concrete wall and add a wall cap (4"x8") that splits the pony wall. This can represent the upper portion of the foundation wall. Some CAD cleanup will be needed in section views and maybe in elevation views.

I'd suggest using the lites for the mullions and drawing the grilles in manually using the molding tool (in section or elevation view of course). I would then make an architectural block of those moldings. Don't try to load them as custom muntins...probably won't work well and will end up being a waste of time.

The loose bricks are a bit more difficult to model as Chief doesn't have an earthquake feature! For those, you'd need to place them manually.

A pony wall and wall cap would work for the central stub wall portion. For the post and cap, a couple of 3d solids are the fastest, although I'd convert the 2 objects to a symbol with stretch planes so that it can be used for any height and width of column. It's pretty easy to figure out the width and depth by counting bricks.

I did a plan the other day with phone jacks. For real! I like your general note idea.

@JAWRIGHT Are these close? https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/by/FineHouse#models https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/d370f1c43d77c976e79d181dec16bca/B-Tuscan-Columns-Round-Smooth As far as creating HB&G posts, that's pretty simple on an as needed basis. Simply trace the product drawing at the correct scale and use it as a molding profile on a circle or square polyline converted to a molding. Obviously this wouldn't work for carved capitals.

Changing the Options>Options to Other did the trick. Thanks! Good question! I don't like it because what is produced is wrong for what I need and can't be adjusted. I have my own architectural blocks with a dishwasher cabinet and a dishwasher that includes a top 3/4" panel directly under the countertop. This can help simplify dishwasher installation on site when using quartz countertops. So in other words, what Chief produced was wrong before and it's still wrong now. I also have blocks that include DW cabinets designed to be at the end of a run. If I want a different dishwasher, that's a simple replacement...with the exception of adjusting the label to read 'DW' of course. But I digress...and I could go on about the ridiculous default labelling of appliances and fixtures. And the lack of a space at the back of dishwashers making it more difficult to place them. Maybe everywhere else they slam a dishwasher back until it hits drywall. We don't do that around here.

Is there any setting in X17 to turn off the automatic generation of a countertop over a dishwasher?

Hi Michael, the tool you're looking for is actually an import tool. Go to File>Import>Import Settings From Plan/Layout. This tool has plenty of options and allows you to select only what you need. It's a very handy tool!

This is a problem and I wouldn't be surprised if Chief has NOT received very many request for adjustment. Let's blitz them with bug reports!

This is somewhat dependent on a couple of variables: are you just looking for a seamless transition at the roof eave to wall junction as it relates to modelling these surfaces in Chief Architect? are you questioning how the transition will be constructed in real life and would like your Chief Architect model to at least be reasonably representative of that? are you designing a cladding transition or will you be following the installation specifications of any specific material? Are your specifying material or is the builder going to specify material? In other words are your plans going to be very specific or more general in nature? This is a simple example of a method I've used, simply following a snap lock metal roofing installation manual. No wall cladding is shown in their detail...it can be assumed. As you can see, this method is not 'seamless', but is minimal.

Aside from different editing capabilities and other properties, the main difference is that it is...different than standard text. Specifically when it comes to the text box size issue, this is a Rich Text problem, not a standard text problem.

Tips: Avoid Rich Text wherever possible. This is significantly less important in X16 and X17. If you are sticking with X15 or older versions, and you have re-usable text from CAD blocks, details, library items, etc., it could be worth replacing Rich Text with standard Text wherever you can. Upgrade to X17.

So you'd like an exterior mounted screen for a casement window? The casement window opens to the interior? That can be done! You'll just need to set a y-axis offset for your exterior mounted screen. Start with something like 3" then examine in section view and adjust the symbol. Then open the window and replace the 'blind'.

The wall reversal issue sound like something caused by the room types adjacent to these walls. Plan reversal can cause room type switching as Chief 'remembers' where rooms were on the x,y grid. I'd be happy to take a quick look at a plan file to see if I notice something obvious. To really dig into this, it would be worthwhile to get some paid help from someone or develop a friendship with a chief expert The plan file in its current state along with a plan file prior to those changes could be examined and discussed over a virtual meeting. Changes could be made and examined with troubleshooting in real time.

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Try 2 different schedules and adjust which columns are included. Make sure you only use the callout and/or labels from your main cabinet schedule.

You can use a window treatment to serve as a screen. Use any flat panel or make your own symbol with a thin frame!

No. These are essentially conjoined twins, except that you can choose which one you want to see.

Pony Walls! Create your porch using a wall type for the stone. Add windows, not doorways, simply to be able to add the keystone > 'Treatments' / Millwork Above Casing. Position and size all windows; use a pass-through and remove frame and casing. Change walls to pony walls, with the lower wall being an air gap type of wall. Place columns manually.

Unfortunately, we can't hide a portion of the camera's cross section line. To represent a 'break' in the camera's section line in plan view (or other views), I can think of 2 options: Use a CAD Mask. This could be as simple as adding a white line to cover the section cut lines to control the visible extent of the camera's lines. Alignment of these lines is fairly simple if you are drawing on the grid with snapping enabled. It could also be a polyine with partially transparent fill.This approach is similar to adding a CAD box or polyline to represent a callout tail. Use a callout (or a pair of callouts). This approach is essentially the same as above...just different. Both approaches are manual and require 'maintenance' if the camera needs to be moved.

I'd suggest you examine the settings for the Floor Structure Definition. If it's checked as Trusses, the truss width is greyed out. Check Joists, change the width, then check trusses.