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Sorry my bad it did update I was just having a senior moment. Alan

Well the floor plans are not details and the foundation hasn't updated when opened my layout. Is there a manual way to force it as I don't want to have to delete every one and resend them? Thanks Alan

I'm new to this and can't seem to find out how to update say the foundation page in my layout set if I have made changes in the plan. How do I do that for each page in the layout set? Thanks Alan

Thanks for the replies guys, I'll play around with the Main Layer to get them to align automatically. Alan

I seem to have messed up my wall alignments and I cannot seem to get them fixed. I did a test plan as I cannot post my actual plan. Can someone take a look and see what needs to be done so that the exterior of the foundation brick veneer aligns with the brick of the first floor wall. Thanks Alan TEST.plan

Joey I finally figured that one out all on my lonesome. Thanks Alan

Okay I thought I had this down but I need two 24"x48" windows with a right and left half arch (look at the photo I added in my OP. I don't see one in the library. Any ideas? Thanks Alan

Thanks guys I learn more everyday. CAD Details is a powerful solution. Alan

I ended up adding the standard detail and corbels the created a polyline shaped to go around the window and changed it to a solid. Alan

I am new to the CAD blocks in the library and have a simple question. I notice that the CAD bloc for the wall section is at full size. Do I insert this in my plan or create a new plan and insert it there so I can send it to the same elevation drawing -- or to a separate layout as a page in my document set? Thanks Alan

Joey I never though to look there. Thanks Alan

My client wants to add this detail to the elevations. Is it possible to create this -- maybe CAD lines and shapes? Thanks Alan

Joe Are you referring to the text box with macros near the edge of the border? I added that to put the sheet number and file name. I'm referring to the large file name in the Project Name box. I opened the template and there was a text box with the file name in that area (as well as the one for the project name) and I deleted it. Now my layouts are good. I don't know where that file name macro came from as I didn't put there -- well not that I can remember. Thanks Alan

I just followed the information in the Creating & Using Layout Templates article and it put the file name (no extension) where the Project Description block is located. I should add that the file name doesn't show up until I send a plan to the layout. Alan Untitled 9.layout

Thanks Robert. Alan

I just upgraded to X8 from HD Pro and am trying to make a default template. I opened the ARCH C template but it is sized for Super B and I cannot seem to edit it to resize it to fit ARCH C paper. The only items editable are the text boxes. I need some help please. Thanks Alan

Eric I think there are some features that help in the design process -- particularly the ability to print to larger paper as well as creating construction sets. I looked at the comparison that CA provides for CA Premier and HD Pro and CA is way better -- but of course you pay for it. As far as Interior being a subset of Premier is concerned you are correct -- Premier has all the features and Interiors has most but not all. Alan

The only drawback I can see from getting Premier is that the kitchen and bath design tools are not as good. For instance in Interiors there are a lot of cabinet choices outside of base, wall, and full height. They have trash/recycle container cabinets, tray storage, etc that will get called out on the detail list. Alan

I currently use HD Pro and find it just fine but as some of my work will involve bath and kitchen remodels I thought that the Interiors version would suit me better than Premier and save me money. I looked at the comparison that CA provides between Premier and Interiors and have some questions that hopefully those with more experience can answer. First let me ask the basic question. If I am doing a remodel can I make a plan of the house in HD Pro with whatever changes are needed for additions or new or relocated doors and windows then import that into Interiors to do the detail design of the kitchen of bathroom? Will the program then let me print on larger size paper on my custom layout sheets? Now the detail questions -- the quotes in italic come from the comparison chart: What does this mean? Create CAD Details from within the Project Browser Right-click context menu allows new CAD Details to be created and named as needed. How does having this option help me?. Accurately Layered Floor & Ceiling Platforms 3D model includes Finished Floor and Finished Ceiling layers. Use these layers to add dimension details and define floor coverings, finishes, and sub-layers. What does this option do? Thru-Wall Controls Specify wall intersections / framing on a per wall end basis using the Thru-Wall attribute. Turn ON or OFF Thru-Wall connection display in plan view. How does this help me? Accurately Layered Floor & Ceiling Platforms 3D model includes Finished Floor and Finished Ceiling layers. Use these layers to add dimension details and define floor coverings, finishes, and sub-layers. Does this mean that attic walls such as a gable end wall will not generate? Automatic Attic Walls Control creation and options. Thanks Alan