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To a certain extent, but the %schedule_number% macro doesn't work in Rich Text boxes, at least not for Rooms. I will make a Suggestion.

For a few versions I've been using Rich Text boxes and macros to create custom room labels. However, I'm trying to leverage the power of schedules, and have figured out how to add the %schedule_number% macro to the default Room Label; however, any text (or macro) entered into the default Room Label appears after the room name, and I can't determine if there is a method to display the schedule number before the room name, e.g. 005 bdrm instead of bdrm 005. Has anyone else solved this problem?

Didn't know it was in that menu. Thanks Eric.

This is in X12, but maybe it was there in X9:

It's not obvious, but it's easy. With the camera view open, use the toolbar icon: or, in plan view, right-click on the camera and use the context menu:

Select the Exterior Room (it's a narrow band just outside the exterior walls) and check if the material was changed from the default:

Download a copy of the X12 Reference Manual. Robert was referring to this: Lots of good info in the Reference Manual. I'm not saying this will solve your issue, but may be helpful.

Chief Premier installs the Chief_Blueprint.ttf Truetype font.

Glen, I completely missed that part of your post - and it was right at the top! I apologize. Thanks for the help.

I agree. I know this topic has been raised as a Suggestion. Chief is still way behind in basic CAD functionality.

Nope. I wasn't aware of that setting.

Glen, if you could do a video at your convenience, I would appreciate the additional instruction. I cannot get your technique to work. Yes, I can use the Concentric behavior to uniformly offset a polyline, but I cannot accurately control the offset distance. Perhaps it's something simple I'm missing, but I'm flummoxed.

Bradley, you and I were on the same page back in 2017 with this Suggestion.

Like JT, I used SketchUp Pro with extensions, most importantly Helix Along Curve.

Here is one I rolled for myself: barrier dimpled drainage mat.calibz Dimples Pattern.calibz

Insert the door off to the side of the window, then select the door and drag it into position, or use one of Chief's alignment tools to position the door. Another option is to insert the window in the gable attic wall.

I don't see any problem when I print the 30x42 to PDF: Layout Concept 30x42 - Client Name.pdf

For quick-and-dirty shelving, you can use Chief's Shelf tool. Here's a stainless steel shelf I use for my commercial kitchen and restaurant work: Advance Tabco Wall Shelf X11.calibz Advance Tabco Wall Shelf X12.calibz

Could you use a soffit?

Two options: 1) Use a Post, which allows you to define the fill pattern. 2) Draw a CAD square, then convert it to a Polyline Solid, which allows you to define the fill pattern.

Yes, it was a Hastings Chelsea 2.

Why do you assume this was for an existing condition? It was new construction. At the time (the original post was in 2015), I was only two versions into Chief (I started with X5), and I hadn't refined my workflow. But, as you noted, if you want as accurate a material take-off as possible, you need all the layers. Nowadays, since I don't use the material list, I've simplified my wall definitions, but at the time the layers were relevant.

Wow, my post was from 2015, using X7! There are situations when using a furred wall leads to problems, especially in plans that have a lot of angles and difficult intersections. Sometimes I'll roll the furred wall into the "whole" wall definition, which is what Chief recommends in their reference manual: As far as modeling like it's built, I don't think that is always a valid paradigm. Chief often requires us to use modeling techniques that provide the desired output, regardless of the "real world" sequence of construction. Heck, if I could model everything like it's built, there would be little need for the plethora of work-arounds that have been suggested in these forums.

You absolutely do not have to create a separate symbol for each roof pitch. Again, from my earlier post: Then your single symbol will automatically adjust to the roof pitch: Here's the symbol I used: CMI E-vent X11.calibz cmi e-vent.skp The.skp file is in 2020, so it has to be dumbed-down for Chief to 2019 or earlier. Chief doesn't bring in the geometry without a few artifacts, so there are some unwanted lines in vector view and in the auto-generated 2D CAD block. I modeled the grate with geometry, but you could just as easily replace it with a material if you have a good grate texture that you like. It's not perfect, but unless you're doing close-ups, it can work.