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Sort of and not really. Using callouts, Chief can automatically update the bottom half of a callout with the Layout Page Label. If no Page Label has been set, the bottom half of a callout will display the Layout Page Number. The top half of the callout can link to a drawing, but it won't automatically number the drawings on a page. For example, if you've sent a drawing to page 4 and you have the callout label set to '3', but decide to move the drawing to page 5 which already contains a drawing numbered 3, you would then have 2 drawings page 5 with the same number. New to X14, callouts can link to various views which is helpful, however the numbering and ordering of drawings (layout boxes) must still be done manually on a page by page basis.

Ahh, I understand your dilemma now. Why the change? Maybe someone from Chief could weigh in on why adjusting text boxes in X14 is now a full time job. Like I've said before, when it comes to the X14 upgrade (and SSA), Chief is either charging waaaay too much or nowhere near enough.

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Chief also won't let you warp a face or a face of a solid. You may need to model this using terrain. I've done something similar before. You just need to know all the elevations and geometry before you start. The elevations along the hips are simple. So, plot out the elevations of the fascia using cad tools before you start modeling. Then draw a terrain the correct shape of the roof plane. Then add consistently spaced elevation points. You may need to figure out the slope percentage along each rafter so you can replicate a series of points at the correct slope percentage along each rafter. It's fairly simple if you approach it that way.

Correct!

I don't see how this post triggered a downvote either!

I was totally joking. I didn't get it either so I gave you an upvote to cancel out the down!

It's your tone Rob! You gotta work on that!

I've done that quickly by making both into symbols, then exporting only those 2 symbols to SketchUp. In Sketchup I was able to subtract one from the other. It is a problem that Chief doesn't allow us to convert an object to a solid.

Maybe this is tied to Chief X14 not remembering our window sizes from one session to another. Who knows?

Never move the main building, move the terrain. With terrain, up is down and down is up (just like using a builder's level on site). Open the terrain perimeter and add 12" to its elevation. Then move the garage down 12".

When I've needed to display the terrain like this, I model the existing terrain then convert it to a symbol and place it on its own layer. I also paint it a different material (and I may make that material solid or transparent as needed). I find that much simpler to control than using the reference plan method. Something to consider...

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It is mainly caused by using the 'Clip Elevation' function. If you change 3 things the elevation view will open and operate much quicker uncheck "Clip Elevation" (use a cad mask to cover the floor slab) uncheck "Clip Sides" turn off layer 'Terrain Perimeter' (use a cad line to represent grade if needed). As for the elevation view losing focus, that is bug (or use some other term) in X14 that seems to get passed over in the frequent updates. One regularly needs to click the 'Fill Window' tool after opening an elevation or section view to a blank screen. I don't know why Chief doesn't remember the position of the camera / view and apparently neither do the program developers.

From Help: Save OptionsThese settings control how or whether changes to the current view’s attributes are saved when those changes are made outside this dialog. Not available for unsaved views. See Saved Views. When Prompt to Save is selected, the program will ask whether you want to save any unsaved changes to the view when you close it. When Always Save is selected, any changes that you make to the view’s attributes are saved automatically. When Never Save is selected, any changes that you make to the view’s attributes are discarded when the view is closed. Changes to the displayed layers of a layer set are independent, that is to say they are not part of a view's attributes. If you were to switch to a different layer set to accomplish that task, then that change would not remain because the selected layer set is part of the view's attributes.

@raltd9245You know Ron, while the plan view representation isn't 100% perfect, what I'd suggest you do is set your door default before starting the plan. If it's already started, no big deal, you can still set the default and the add those settings / info to doors already in the plan. Using the Object Information Panel you can add as much info as you want and it will all populate into the schedule. Let's take a quick look at an example using a Trudoor KD Drywall Frame. The manufacturer has a nice list of specs on their website: Construction Heavy Duty; 16-Gauge Cold Rolled Steel - meets the requirements of ANSI A250.8-2014 (SDI 100) Handing Handed - LH/RHR, RH/LHR Jamb Faces 2-inch Jamb and Head Faces Stop Height 5/8” Stop Height Rabbets Unequal Double Rabbets Standard Returns 1/2” Double Return Corners Exact Fit Die-Mitered Corner Connections Hinge Reinforcements 7-Gauge Hinge Reinforcements Strike Prep 4-7/8” Universal ASA Strike Preparation (Blank Strike Jambs Available) Closer Reinforcement Optional 14-Gauge Door Closer Reinforcement Silencer Preparation 9/32” Silencer Preparation Pair Head Preps Flush Bolt Strike, Silencer Preps Optional Preps Blank Hinge Jamb For Continuous Hinge, Deadbolt Strike, Electric Strike, Exit Device Strike Reinforcement Anchors Screw Adjusting Compression Anchors on Jambs, Dimpled Base Anchor Holes Fire-Rating Optional – WHI / ITS up to 90-Minute Fire-Rating (Mylar Label) - Fire-Rated Assemblies must be in accordance with NFPA 80 Finish Factory-Applied, Baked-On, Rust Inhibiting Primer (No Special Color Options) – Not intended to be a finish coat. It is recommended that finish paint (top coat) be applied after installation Buy American Act Compliance Meets Buy American Act – Made in USA Mfg. Hinge/Lock Locations Steelcraft Locations Standard (Ceco, Curries, and Custom Locations Available) Any or all of this information can be replicated into the OIP so it is added to you schedule. All you need to do is decide what information you want in your door schedule and then it becomes a bit simpler to build out the door default settings in Chief. Here's an example from a previous project of mine just as a point of reference.

@Archnot-Boltz So, what are the odds?! I have a roof that combines trusses and rafters. I WANT the rafters to automatically be clipped at the ceiling elevation and I can not make that happen. I had to use a roof truss and edit its members to get it correct for my section drawing. So like usual, nobody wins!

Glenn's suggestion is essentially the same as mine. By removing the room def. from the fdn. wall, there is no longer a room existing with a ceiling that is higher than the bottom of the rafter. Therefore there is no notch in the rafters. There is no conflict here Brad. With all respect you just aren't working within the parameters required to achieve the desired results. If it were the other way around, many users would be stuck trying to figure out why the rafters were protruding below a ceiling plane. When one models a bit more closely, then other issues can be spotted...Like a space conflict between the 1x4 strapping and the hurricane ties. One can either adjust the purlin bottom offset, or flip the hurricane tie to the other side of the beam. In the image below, I've also taken the liberty of replacing the floor beam with a roof beam, and adjusting the elevations of the roof and the roof beam so the rafters sit directly on the beam (while still maintaining the original 3.5" seat cut).

Another option is to hire someone to edit your plan file for you.

Why don't you post a picture of the door you'd like? I do what Joey suggested and I've made plenty of commercial doors! I usually use a 2" casing, 1/2" depth, 0" reveal, no sill / threshold. Change the hardware, done.

First question would be: what type of pattern are you looking for? Do you have an example image from the material or texture?

Brad, it's because your room is higher than the top of the beam. Simply lower the ceiling height to match the top of the beam.

What can I say...I'm a tedious kind of guy. I model it exactly like it will be built. Screens have a frame, they aren't attached to nothing around their perimeter, so I use windows, plus I don't want to see through them in elevation view. Sometimes I use a pull down / motorized screen. If you prefer your method, simply make a copy of the screen molding line, and use a copy of the material that isn't transparent. Place them on 2 different layers and use the solid material for elevation views, and the transparent material for 3d views.

Use windows in a wall.

That's correct. The simplest fix for this is to use a solid for the base, and bury the actual base above the ceiling. Really no point in modifying the symbol.