MarkMc

Thanks Joe, got it. That is what I thought but didn't get there the first 19 times trying edit wall intersection. Not sure if this time I pulled a different way or because I deleted all framing first? But got it.

Kitchen wall starts as an exterior wall, then becomes interior wall. The WMR shows properly on the exterior wall but the material goes away at the point it becomes an interior wall. When selected it shows that the WMR is there- just no texture in that part. I tried a few variations of "edit wall intersection" but can't figure it out.

I thought it was possible to have the temp dim that shows up when you pick a wall to locate the main layer (framing) Could have sworn I had this set somewhere, but can't find it on older plans or this one. Help says- Be aware that the wall length dimension that displays when a wall is selected as well as the Length specification in the Wall Specification dialog do not inherit their settings from the Dimension Defaults. Instead, they follow the Resize About line. SeeResize About. Note: By default, dimensions and the Resize About line all use the exterior edge of the Main Layer. When Resize About is set to use a different location, dimension lines may not agree with a wall’s length specification. See Measuring Walls. I can't figure it out. Is there a way and how do I set it? screen-cap shows manual dim to framing and the temp to surface. Plan attached. 340 post.zip

Those that use dynamic defaults are -this confused me no end in the beginning.

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3D warehouse, a quick look finds several

I always also measure the full length of a wall along with the parts. Then add up the parts and check against the full length to determine accuracy before moving on. On CA just draw full walls/ rooms. Drop doors and windows close and adjust by temp dimensions. It's fast.

Polyline solid with a cabinet forced to embed part way or a shallow depth one married to the front. Block them. Save for reuse.

Terry Munson has some good books-if that is a way to go for you. Chief apprentice

Larry, I don't know if that works for him or not. If it does then I'm off the hook. I have to make letter size to a readable scale often so it won't take me long so I offered.

Or if you don't want to post contact me by pm.

I have a short reprieve-got a bign out the door at 2:30 am and waiting on two sets of revisions- not that I have nothing to do but ... Post it with a list of what views you need on letter size and I'll whip it up and post a pdf back. If it's under a dozen shouldn't take long at all.

The easiest work arounds- IF you have a pdf program that takes snapshots AND allows you to create a blank page THEN-create blank page(s) take snap shot(s), paste- till you have them all. The program I use allows scaling of the snapshots as well. Then print that OR IF you have a pdf program that allows you to "select window" to print. IF you don't have that I believe the trial version of Bluebeam Revu is fully functional, good for 30 days. It will do either of those things. Else new layout-which takes longer going that small.

When sending a plan for Chief Viewer use you make an empty folder, then " back up entire plan" into that folder. All textures and materials needed are put there. I've never had this problem on upgrade but I always have the prior version installed. Another option, is to restore the old Chief data folders to the machine. Might be a better choice. I don't know if you need to migrate the materials etc to the x7 data folders.

Empty folder-X5-File-backup entire plan. Then open that file in X7. Might work

Re sent the zip file. No doubt you can see from the pic of the open DBX- I'd tried the 2D Block tab..a few times. Creating a new block worked thanks. When I inserted the block into the plan it is not a closed pline but just lines- I assume that is why it won't take a fill. I just don't understand how it got that way on some and not on others. I know that the ones I started with all were closed.??

Making a bunch of desktop symbols (for schedule reasons- counters won't do what I need) Trying to use a transparent fill- some show the fill, some don't? All were made from the same original piece which had molding on 4 sides. I just copied into a separate plan, edited and converted to symbol. Each is set as furnishings interior- type desk. I have some I made the other day that look just like the test -molding on one edge only. Just a different size, and those work fine?? Any ideas? pic and plan attached. TIA Desk tops.zip

Joe, what I did (in a rush) was make a symbol for a dishwasher that is 23.25 deep, included a 3.75 x 4.5 toe space (subtraction thanks to JC . Made it an appliance and put in library. Leave everything else set as default. Place new DW symbol. Place base cab-toe hgt = 0, height off floor =4.5, hgt= 29.75, width =23.75, depth =.75. Add a 3/4 thick stick (from my library) for a toe kick, (uncheck show in schedule for that item and suppress label) Placed a custom counter on top- set the height and thickness -not from cabinet. Block it all, add to library. Do Not check treat as one in schedule. You can tab through the block to change to whatever you need for your cabinets are- full overlay 0 reveal, inset, door panel and false drawer, door panel, change dimensions, toe height to 4" BUT you only have to change what doesn't use defaults. Label can be set to mfg code. Tab do the DW symbol-open components to list Mfg, etc. Cabinet shows in schedule with correct dimensions and label you give it, DW shows in appliance schedule. I'm glad this came up since this just occurred to me last night when reading. In the past I'd tried all the usual work-arounds, I like this better. What I have not yet played with is getting the DW to show the mfg size in the schedule while occupying a 24" wide space. It would be swell to be able to set the height off the floor based on a default toe height but I'll just make a second one for 4" toe. then will make a couple of fridges...after I finish this office complex.

Jenni- in the meantime just clean that one up a bit-(fix counter height and toe kick depth) Block it and place your library. Reuse it and adjust the cabinet on the front to match whatever your using. Then make one for fridges, or whatever else you need.

I realize it's suggested we just give hints but schedules have become dear to my heart so I sympathize. AND I didn't know the answer but I tried something. Deconstruct the attached plan to see the principal, fix to suit your needs. dw in schedule.zip

Gee that was easy Thanks Joe.

Only in height- if it doesn't like the width it rejects it. BUT you can increase the size of the cabinet, place the appliance and then resize the cabinet. Ovens are always bigger than the cutout for them- which is what I'd like to be able to use for the size AND still have the appliance look correct in plan, elevation and 3D

Have a situation where I need multiple cabinet schedules- that is: one that lists all cabinets on both floors, for ordering as there are many identical items another by floor, (I could get away without this one if I could get...) and yet another that per room (needed for staging, installers...) If I do this I get multiple schedule numbers for each item on the plan. Tried hiding the first set of schedules on a separate layer- no luck still get the numbers. Then thought maybe I could get the labels onto a different layer. I've been unable to do that. Is there a way aside from multiple plans? I'd prefer it were live since there are so many in this job so exporting the schedule then redoing is not ideal- think I'd be better off with multiple plans? Anybody ever deal with something like this?

Thanks Michael- I'd sort of guessed that but couldn't figure out how to change it. Your post spurred me on that it was possible- just got it. I kept trying to select a new block and then "generate block" which didn't work. Thanks again.

When I place a Cat5 symbol in plan the dimensions snap to one side- but the same dimensions is centered in elevation and I would guess 3D view. Generate block loses the universal symbol and turns it into a wall plate in plan. Is there a way to force it to snap to the center in plan? I have locate quite a few of these to fix cabinet locations -they flipped the cabinets for the offices on second floor but forgot to flip the electric and the exec secy and CEO office were not even thought about. It would help if I can get things looking right in both plan and elevation.