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@BrownTiger Fair enough. When I switch from a layout using Arch D sheets to 8.5x11 for a brochure I need to change the DPI Paper orientation paper size print source

Which allows for different materials.

Wall DBX, components, footing, create a component using the plus symbol, go through each available row as you see fit, apply a formula to the source object that will populate your desired result based on the wall length. AFAIK, you cannot copy component setting from one wall to another.

See if this makes sense...sorry, no sound. Tip...you have to do EXACTLY what I do! light block.mp4

right click the light, use the open symbol dialog and you can generate a cad block, or choose a different cad block.

Is there no way to set the print settings (in the drawing sheet would make sense) so that the print dialog is always correct for a particular layout file? I must be missing something simple...

I believe the only difference is the word Export or Print in the dialog box name. All other options remain the same AFAI can tell.

I do believe it is the same creature using a different name. That was the conclusion I arrived at.

You can also edit that component for all your railings like so: =automatic_count/96 Then delete the 'ft' unit indicator

Hey Shaun...just noticed this. To get someone's attention, you need to tag them like this: @sdfg111 Take a close look at the screenshot. This is one way to get the reporting you want. Note...height and depth don't matter for the count.

Thanks for trying Mark. I figured out how to add a formula to the automatic rebar counts that calculates the increased amount needed ...and some other components like rebar 'L's from footing to wall really quickly. Next Question: how do I copy components from one wall to another?

Does anyone know how or where one could set different rebar options for different types of walls, or is the components tab the only place to do this? Example: I have retaining walls that require far more rebar than my default foundation walls. And unfortunately, one cannot copy a component AFAIK. Side question: is there a simple automatic way to get no. 4 rebar to report as 10M in a material list? And no. 5 as 15M etc.

Knock yourself out...it's your plan! Just post some pics of the carnage.

Nope, that's what I did and then it popped up. I closed the file and tried it again (to isolate the exact operation) and now that ain't doing it. I'll get it shortly...

Basement, back walls, define, delete the housewrap.

I ran plan check and the LA label appeared when I re-aligned the stairwell walls on the right side...3rd floor.

Sorry Steve, I'm no help. However I have noticed a few things: It seems that if the label is deleted, there is some sort of built-in memory related to the room. Just like if you specify a room type, then delete everything and later rebuild a room in the same location, Chief remembers what it was. I think the same thing is going on with the LA label. Example: if I have the default LA label off, then draw 4 walls to create a separate building, the LA label will not display even if I turn the default back on. However, once it is back on, if I draw 4 wall to creat another separate building, the it will get a LA label. So..I think the LA label got deleted at some point and Chief remembers it. This also makes sense because for interior rooms we have a toggle to show the room label. The exterior is also a room but without the dialog box and show room label setting.

This is super frustrating. Now, after deleting the living area label from the main floor, nothing I do will bring it back.

I think you've Chief's brain all tied in knots with so many saved plan views!

I deleted all the living area labels, and they don't 'rebuild' even though they're still on in the plan defaults. I have to open plan defaults, turn it off, close the dbx, then turn them on. Then, it only display on the first floor. Very odd, which is why for 20 years I've had that POS turned OFF. It takes so long trying to figure out WTH is going on when you can just rely on your own living area label. This simple label on each floor means you'll NEVER have to worry about this crap again. At any rate, I'd send it to tech support to see why it doesn't behave correctly.

FWIW, I use my own living area label and it appears in the exact same spot on every floor. That way I don't have to worry about if Chief wants to play nicely.

Keep in mind that polyline solids can give you display control in plan view as well, making it simple to identify the various elevations in plan view. And their material will blend with the wall material below as long as the surfaces are flush. Perfect for elevations and 3d views. Add a floor for the parapet walls and/or low slope roof.

Interestingly enough, in my region, no builder would pay for those. Around here, the framers build parallel pony walls for all floor joist types. Its one of the simplest ways to ensure all studs are aligned, all point loads from window headers, beams and girders are transferred to the fdn, and the insulation values remain the same as all other exterior walls. Also, the small studs are a great way to use up crooked lumber. And it gives the framer's laborers a simple task to do while the lead concentrates on layout.

You can use a roof truss, just adjust its settings and polyline in a section view.

Use (or edit) a material for railing that has its Materials List properties adjusted to "Count" and specify the width of the max. length that is available. It will then report a count; for example, if the material has a width of 72" and you have a 20' railing section, the materials list will show 4.