DavidJPotter

You should add a "signature" to your posts so people can see what software version you have and a little about your PC or Mac. This kind of data is important for you to obtain useful answer as opposed to guesses. DJP

Thank you! DJP

That is what the "Show Line Weight" tool is for so you can visually check the appearance of line weights visually. You control them via "Layer Display Options" and the "Edit Layout Tool" while on layout. DJP

The resolution is set to your monitor's resolution for any kind of render other than Ray Trace, which can be set to any size and any resolution in its dialog box. For walkthroughs you can set a higher frame rate and shoot it at your PC's max resolution and monitor size. DJP

Sherry, Just shows to go you, that Chief has so many gadgets, it is easy to overlook one or two. Being a long time user, I just do it that way I did in Version 4 . Newer features are sometimes a little less than reliable. Thanks for the update (I doubt that I will ever "know it all" when it comes to Chief). DJP

Like Michael said, CAD lines of whatever type are often on different layers and so to block them, all such lines must be on the SAME layer for that to be allowed. DJP

I do not believe it is possible to update multiple elevations at a time. I always update them one at a time with no problems, I have no idea how or why I would want to update several elevation views at a time. Updating elevation views places a load on one's PC hardware which I do not believe is a good idea even if feasible. I do not believe elevations can even be simultaneously updated, programming wise. Of course, I could be wrong and missed a "new feature" since I started using Chief in Version 4 but I think not. DJP

I attempted to make a YouTube video of my look over of your plan, the video did not work but what I found was inappropriate settings in many walls which caused ALL and I mean ALL of your problems. This software is not smart (it was designed and created by smart people but it is YOU who has to apply any intelligence it may have) it relies utterly on your intelligence and guidance to lead it to a result. You need to spend more time studying your Reference Manual and Users Guide BEFORE trying to do ANYTHING more with this software. To do so would be irresponsible and time wasting. We all here, suffered through our own learning curves, which includes lots of failures and some successes along that road. All I can see is that you did a lot of wrong guessing and little or no study and practice (shame on you). DJP

Are you using Home Designer software or are you using Chief Architect Premier software, please? DJP

Chief videos are merely to introduce tools, not teach you how to apply them in a custom way, User videos are specific application of those tools that Chief Introduced. DJP

Watch some of these YouTube video tutorials as a start: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=annotation+sets+in+Chief+Architect Then read the entire section of the Reference Manual that describes "Annotation Sets" DJP

I would create a "Decks", annotation set and any custom layers for use in that set and then use it. DJP

This may help you along. DJP

I have always stayed with PNY NVIDIA brand cards and NEVER had an issue of any kind. PNY is slightly more expensive than some other brands but like I said, in my opinion, they are worth it. The model 1080 is considered their best (it is also kind of pricey), any of the other 1000 series cards will serve you well for Chief. My laptop has a 980 NVIDIA card and my old desktop has the venerable 780 GTX which is still supported by NVIDIA. whatever you can budget for a replacement card will get you great support and performance. DJP

New users can commonly be expected to be unfamiliar with the software. They can be counted upon to say "it won't let me, it doesn't or it won't..." referring to an inability of the software as opposed to a lack of knowledge and competence in self. It is not a crime to be a new user, we all were once new users and needed help from others. Part of the learning curve before you is finding out what the software does and does not do "automatically". Where the software fails to deliver it is then your job to step in and handle whatever is askew and then move on to finish your work. Automatic tools and not actually "Automatic", such tools operate upon presettings you manually customize or factory presettings. Whenever you see improper application by the software, it is usually a setting that you were unaware existed. The thing to then do is to find that setting, understand what that setting does and then use that setting in the future. Otherwise, you just have to step in and manually bring things aright, like an old paper and pencil draftsperson using his eraser to make corrections on paper. DJP

This is usually caused by your exterior walls being out of alignment from floor to floor. This allows a lower floor wall to then "bleed" up and obscure other floors above, windows and exterior doors. Align the exterior walls and then all should be well. You do so by simply left-clicking (selecting) each second-floor wall, one at a time and while it is selected, observe the "Edit toolbar" for the icon which indicates that the wall is out of alignment to either the wall on the floor below or above. My advice is to start on the second floor, make sure all walls are aligned on the second floor to the first floor and then do the third floor aligning each third-floor wall with the now aligned second-floor walls, one at a time. This would then clear up your unwanted camera obstructions of out of alignment walls. You have not done anything wrong for posting here but I should point out that this forum is for Chief Architect Premier users and NOT Home Designer software users. Most users here do not know anything about Home Designer Pro, Architectural, Suite, Interiors, and Essentials. Your forum is called:"Home Talk " , all the users there mostly use Home Designer versions and titles. The important thing is that you get the help you need, when you need it. DJP

Puck lights are preprogrammed to attach above or below upper cabinets by default. So to do what you want to do runs into this preprogramming limitation in this kind of symbol. I think that emulating puck lights with custom symbols and custom light sources to bypass this preprogramming that puck lights have to get your work done is a reasonable workaround. Chief's objects most all have programming limitations of some kind and I believe you have found one more of those limitations. Thinking out of the box, so to speak, is your best route to solution methinks. DJP

I think you need to repost this in "Suggestions", I could be wrong but I assume that you can set the default in your Profile Plan for one type of room fill but not all possible variations, so you are, I think asking for a new feature addition (and a good one too). So, make it a feature request/Suggestion. DJP

You are definitely a mench!!! Thank you! DJP

I thought at first that the red objects were the location indicators of the lights but once that is turned off in the dialog, they still show and do not show up on the "materials tab" to be edited or turned off. What do the objects colored red represent, please? DJP

Walls per se cannot be slanted. in order to emulate something like that would be done using a poly-line solid or soffit shaped and slanted to look like a slanted wall. DJP

Send me an email, please. I will help you. DJP

Clearly, your sidewall is being stopped by the roof plane, properly adjust the roof plane so it is no longer cutting off that side wall and then all is well. DJP

All you need is Chief Premier and carefully set all Default Settings (take the time to accurately set these so they match the existing building) based on your on-site measurements, then carefully create your 3D model (.plan file) using your annotation sets for Electrical, Site Plan, Plan View, Framing and roof plan pages. It is the same as a residence only different construction methods and materials are used. Make sure you understand the plan and planning standards for this property and zoning setbacks, easements and other restrictions for this specific property to set design limitations. Depending on the scope of work your client wants you may need to engage a State LIcensed Structural Engineer to decide structural matters as a consultant once your plans are complete. DJP

Read these articles on how to do what you wish to do, it is a Chief Architect Knowledge Base Help article which is searchable for any data you may need: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00194/changing-the-direction-of-a-material-s-pattern-and-texture.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01006/customizing-a-library-material.html DJP