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Even easier IMO is a 3d molding line. 1 line only Vasily! Plus wood grain texture will follow it accurately. Spec layer, material. Or you could create a post, then convert it to a symbol, then rotate it in elevation view. This is more work, and the texture may need to be copied an rotated.

I think the problem is there are no bikes in that garage and that makes it a sad place! For help with something like this, you need to post the plan, or at the very least, your Chief version, computer spec's and all the specifications of the lighting and camera and materials you are using.

Is there a simple (automatic) way to show the widths for each size of a double or triple casement window that has uneven sizes?

Currently there's no way to create 'smart' callouts that link to either a detail in layout, a layout box, or any specific view in the project browser. I'd happily settle for smart callouts that if placed in plan view could link to any view in the plan file, and if placed in layout, could link to any layout box, or view in the layout file. So far the best way to manage this is with fantastic laziness; don't include more than 2 sections, and no details whatsoever. Then, no spreadsheets are required to organize and callout your drawings!

You certainly can add text to the label in the default settings. For a plan that already has doors placed, you can group select them to alter their labels. Labels in existing doors will not update to the default labels after the fact.

Does the manufacturer not provide their own schedule with RO's listed? If so, I wouldn't place RO's in a window schedule, the supplier's spec's take precedence. Other than that, I believe your confusion may come from the fact that Chief adds the side RO to BOTH sides!

You're welcome Larry, glad I could help!

Show the sheet, double click to open

Holy Cow! No doubt you're confused! Maybe delete 90% of those... At any rate your trouble is you have more than one type of dimension set to auto-refresh. I blame Ken Suffridge, a no-good trouble maker for sure!

Have you adjusted the scale of your drawing sheet to coordinate the scale of the detail? The line weight will adjust according to the scale of the drawing sheet and many people don't bother to adjust this. In the screen shot, the heavy line is 1/4" scale drawing sheet, and the light line is 1 1/2" scale drawing sheet. It's the exact same line, with the exact same settings.

You can group select all the needed rooms to make the change (-12"). And of course, you'll need to adjust the roof as well. I'd do that by making a copy using the transform / replicate tool to make a copy 12" lower in the 'z' axis. Then, drag the roof plane side for length adjustments.

It has nothing to do with that. Here's your image with ceiling planes that match the pitch of the roof. All I can say is don't keep trying the same thing and expect different results.:) I'm suggesting the ceiling planes for a reason.

With A 4:12 vaulted ceiling plane. Having a ceiling stops the light bleed from coming through the vented soffit and the untaped drywall corners!

A few things to consider for PBR views: reduce the backdrop intensity to around 500, adjust the sunlight to around 1000, use a light set for each camera. For the great room, I'd suggest adding a ceiling plane. And use a backdrop with a nice view to the exterior. Don't use a 0 thickness layer for ceiling finish, just edit the ceiling material and use 1 layer.

I agree. The tool itself is great, the visual presentation of the model is horrid. Especially interior surfaces; almost impossible to see where one surface ends and another begins, unless your design has a ton of contrasting colors.

Turn off the electrical layer, it makes a noticeable difference. That cuts the surface count in half! If you want exterior electrical to display, put them on their own layer. Also, don't use the 'concrete' fill pattern for large items (like a driveway or foundation walls) in plan view. These fill patterns will slow things down. Instead use a solid color fill type.

Also, if you're going to show shadows in your elevation views, you need to adjust the sun angle. I'd suggest you "Use Generic Sun, Sun Follows Camera".

It's probably because you're using a Line Drawing technique with shadows on. Switch to a Vector View, then send to layout using Plot Lines. It does seem to act buggy, but still, you really shouldn't use the Line Drawing technique for elevation or section views.

I refuse to use Chief's auto deck framing items for any components that I need to show accurately. I usually need to place beams, post, and piles. For this, I have a group of these items blocked and in my library ready to use, set up to suit the code requirements for the regions I draw in. There's no point messing around with the auto garbage for decks; Chief gives us plenty of tools, some are sharper than others. The auto deck framing is a toy, not a tool.

If you are doing a structural deck plan for permits & construction, you'll need to make manual edits. If it's just for visualization, then probably best to make manual edits. You may be able to force them in the direction you want (automaticallly) by adding some invisible walls. Experimentation!

I agree.

It's not invisible, it's just really bright! If you post the plan I'll take a look and offer some suggestions.

My advice wouldn't be technical but rather practical to deal with the issue as-is. I'd suggest removing every layer that you can handle removing from the display of your section views. All cabinets, terrain, electrical, furnishings, etc. that doesn't pertain to the structure of the building. Of course, that may not be acceptable to you.