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Jason, are you looking for a material list specifically for purchasing or do you need an organized list for that drawing? Have you checked out a framing schedule in that framing detail? It will give you a tidy cut list and it will only include the components in that detail. Obviously it serves a bit of a different purpose than the mat list. It's better for a drawing set, not as good for purchasing.

If I'm not mistaken, The Flat Region is a terrain modifier tool that will create a flat region that is the average height of the specified elevations around it. An Elevation Region allows you to set the elevation and create a flat interior.

Yup been there! And once you're down that hole, it can be tough to get out!

I see that background colors don't stick with an attached file as they are controlled by the program preferences. I noticed right away that the windows were grey and was wondering if you're background color was too dark.

Type "tilt mirror" in the library browser.

Just use a glass panel door for the door (thickness of about 1", frame about 1")...and then use the same door for the panels beside the door, but close them.

Can't help you with the window display, but did you know you can use a truss for ... the truss? It looks a lot better in 3d!

Exactly what type of objects are you dimensioning in elevation view? Are the dimension defaults you are using set to locate those type of objects?

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00923/understanding-and-adjusting-line-weight-scaling.html

Displaying it in any view is simply a matter of layer display settings.

One simple way is to create a CAD detail from the elevation view. You can cut/paste from one view to the other as needed to generate reference points / lines, or to transfer CAD lines. For example, you could draw you landscape CAD lines in the CAD detail, then cut/paste that item into the original elevation view.

I use polyline solids.

Perhaps a light set, and definitely a posted plan file.

I've used Chief's Box / Bay window tools and they work ok (sometimes) but I find them to be less flexible and more work to adjust the component settings than building a separate room where I can adjust the ceiling / floor finishes and heights manually. But I'm not sure I know anything about Chief that you don't. What do you use, and what aspect bothers you the most?

Preaching to the choir! Conversion rate of the heathen on the other hand...And it pains me to confess that I'm not an architect! I'm kidding of course, but you get the idea.

I should have clarified; most of my clients are general contractors...

I don't have that kind of authority! Plus, it never leaks in Chief! It sucks sometimes, but never leaks!

I do this regularly and that's how things are usually built in my region. Waterproof decks covered with a vinyl deck membrane sloped at 1%-2% to the exterior with an aluminum railing installed on top of the decking surface. The railings are constant in height, so they follow the deck surface.

Definitely depends on how much you print, and what you're paying! I'm lucky, for Arch D I can get BW prints for about $3 and color for less than $5.

I always use a ramp for situation like this. Then, the railings on the side can be set to "follow stairs" and they'll nicely follow the ramp. Once the ramp's heights are set, I place it on it's own layer and lock it, so I can easily select other items. Tip: Set the deck / balcony room height based on the outer edge elevation.

This is exactly what I do. Works great!

Print quality can vary significantly based on their settings. I use 2 print shops (depends on the client), one plac the prints are perfect as per the pdf, and the other shop prints everything way too dark. I've tried to work with them to get it right, and they can do it, but aren't willing to mess around with their settings. So experiment with various print shops, or if you always use one printshop, adjust your settings to suit the output. Handling your own printing is a great way to lose money! Unless you've got help to manage the ink, paper, collating, or can make some serious markup on the printing, the lost time and hassle will almost certainly drive you nuts, and reprinting when you find minor errors will cost. It's a great way to lower your quality of life!

Good one! First thing you'll need to do is place a door!

You need to break the sunroom into 2 separate rooms to allow for the 2 ceiling heights within that room. No extra rooms needed on the floor above the sunroom.

You're right Rene, I could have explained my method in more detail. I do what Glenn mentioned when necessary. Sometime though, I'll just bury it, as shown in the pic below.