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I've made some edits and additions to Joey's list to suit my needs. It is a library text item, all defaults for standard text. I have this in a spreadsheet and have sorted it alphabetically in the abbreviation column (I'd recommend this to others as abbreviations are probably an ongoing work in progress). Thanks @joey_martin ABVLIST.calibz

Post. Gotta love that the Object Eyedropper works on posts.

Would I be correct in assuming it's a pretty complex macro to get the 2nd digit to display as superscript?

If that was meant for me, then yes, I am.

You have stated the problem right here and the answer couldn't be more clear!

It may be in your best interest (financially) to go straight to a structural engineer seeing as one will be required for this project anyways. There are elements of your design that are outside the scope of the building code which automatically triggers the requirement for structural engineering. Or perhaps you are open to re-thinking portions of your design. If and once you have hired a competent designer, they will immediately address those items with you.

I have noticed this as well. Cameras displayed as callouts in plan view from older plans don't seem to be affected, newly generated cameras do. Although I can't verify that as a fact, just an observation. They don't necessarily update (or correct themselves) just because the layout file is open either. It seems they need to be opened and closed. I think it might be a bug. I've noticed at least 1 or 2 other bugs...but haven't reported them yet.

I think Chief works pretty good for rendering Chief models...

@LevisLI'm kidding of course! I appreciate your input!

@solverThank-you! That's appreciated. @LevisLHonestly, why do you even bother??

Is it normal that only some math functions work with a %width% type of macro for doors? I can get multiplication or division to work, but not addition or subtraction. I'm trying to get the width of a barn door panel to display automatically by adding 2" to the opening width. Any assistance is appreciated. Here's the macros I was working with in the door label. %automatic_label% %width+2% SLAB %automatic_label% %width*2% SLAB

Yes. You need to setup a custom label and make sure it is in your template plan. Use the text below and make sure that 'Use Default Formatting' is UNCHECKED. %width/12%'W x %height/12%'H This is only suitable for garage doors in 1 foot increments!

You can change that. Open the wall, go to components. Change it to whatever you want.

@Chrisb222See what happens if you change the subfascia height to 5.5".

I'll rarely need this and when I do, I'll have forgotten about it! But...it's pretty slick! Thanks Ryan!

Just make sure to include the category "Interior Trim"

FWIW, it appears as though you have the wrong hangers shown for 2x10 joists. As for placing them efficiently...practice. There are ways to do it quickly. It shouldn't take more than 1 minute for a typical rectangular deck, and only slightly longer for a relatively complex i-joist floor with a stairwell. Another option...don't put them each model but instead develop stock details that can be included in a plan set. Or just use Simpsons details / illustrations.

Nice Video Steve. One thing that could be simplified is you could eliminate that 90 degree rotation of the roof plane. If you just start the roof plan where you want it, like you mentioned in your video, Chief will pick up the existing roof elevation. Makes crickets / saddles really easy.

Maybe the roof structure thickness.

A roof truss looks to build between ceilings and roofs. It looks like the floor below is larger than the floor above so the roof truss heads down to that ceiling. If the plan layout is correct, then you have 2 options: manually edit the truss polyline (this will only fix that one truss) so the other will need to be deleted and the new one replicated to replace them manually edit the truss detail (this will affect all instances of that truss but it can occasionally be unreliable. The trusses may rebuild and you may lose those edits). Of course, it could caused by something else. Without your plan file, we're just guessing.

Yes! That's what I'm talking about!

You're welcome! Now the small door bothers me! GARAGE DOOR - SUNBURST 2.calibz

That's how you do it; the question was how he/she does it!

dshall door.calibz I made one for you. I started with Wayne Dalton / ERP Styleline II 7', and then quickly added the sunburst trim. I haven't set any stretch planes!

Hey, that hurts my feelings! Don't forget that when you have camera setup exactly how you like it, you can copy it from one file to another. I agree that when a customer sees the electrical items in the model (along with other hardware items), they start to appreciate the coordination of all the various items. And of course it helps me with certain planning aspects as well. Speaking from my own experience, it's just a shame that more customers don't get to see what I see in the model.