andymcg

We are looking for an expert draftsperson in Chief Architect who can assist us in creating full construction set of plans. While we currently use Chief for our interiors and schematics, we are looking for ongoing assistance with the creation of fully built models that result in the creation of foundation plans, framing plans, sections and details of specific elements of the design which will then be used for permit and construction. Our preference would be to find someone in the Baltimore area that would also be able to meet on site, take their own measurements, etc.

I sure hope this isn't the final answer. It's actively asking me if I want to update these views and even though I'm clicking "yes" it's not happening. That doesn't seem like a feature that's working as it should.

This problem only started when we upgraded to X14. Never had this issue with any previous versions.

I'm having an issue with elevations not updating but the scale isn't the problem. When I have a layout open and revise an elevation, even though I'm clicking yes to update after I close it, it's not updating on my layouts. I have to go in and physically hit the button to "Update all views" to have anything actually update. Extremely frustrating. Is anyone else having this issue? I downloaded the update above and it's still not working.

Yikes! We've been using them a ton this past year and never had anything come back more than and 1-2" off. They certainly draw some details oddly, but nothing that has made us think about stop using them. It's such a timesaver. This weird dimension thing is the only annoying thing that occurs sometimes.

Thanks so much for responding everyone. I did go in to look at my active defaults and they're all correct. And yet when I try to Auto NKBA dimensions they're still coming in on the Hvac, Plumbing dimensions.

I'm trying to do Auto NKBA dimensions. On my defaults, that is set to be Dimensions, Kitchen and bath and I can't figure out where they have it set to be on the Hvac, plumbing layer. When we use Canvas, we always import our Saved Plan Views, Layer Sets, and Default sets.

Thanks. Still need help with the original question.

Also, I am using X13. I can't remember how to change my signature.

Good morning. I've been experiencing an issue that mostly seems to arise when we import Canvas files for our as-builts. When I go to shoot an elevation view (while in my NKBA default sets) they want to come in on odd layers. For instance, on this plan today they want to come in on the HVAC, Plumbing layer. I have checked every default that I know of - camera tools, default sets, annotation defaults, etc. and cannot seem to find where it is misfiring. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks!

Hmm, I've watched some video through NKBA where they happened to be using Chief. Not sure if I've seen the ones put out from Chief. I'll take a look. Thanks!

Yes - correct. I don't want it to pick up the subfloor, which it always does automatically. It's one of many things on a long list of complaints about dimensioning in this program. If I can at least take care of a couple of grievances it would save me a lot of frustration.

Thanks. I've done that and also searched but I'm not seeing where I can change the defaults for those specific things.

On interior elevations for cabinetry, etc.

Good morning, Is there a way to set your dimensions to default to the finished floor & ceiling rather than subfloor?