Chrisb222

The easier way to do this, if you must, is to create a separate Dimension Default that has the opposite arrow type. Then place the Dimension Default Dropdown tool on your toolbar to make it easy to switch out between dimension defaults: Draw all your Type 1 dims, then switch to Type 2 and draw those. That is, if it's that important to you - at least this is easier than changing them after the fact. (This only applies to manually drawn dimensions, of course.)

While the Giada is close, if you want to match that exactly, a molding polyline would do the trick. This article discusses using molding polylines: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-02882/using-molding-polylines.html You may need to stack multiple molding profiles to achieve the exact look. This article is specifically a guide to creating a fireplace mantel, and includes tips on stacking multiple molding profiles: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00503/creating-a-fireplace-mantel.html

PtP dims will snap to snap points according to the Locate settings in the Dimension's Default settings. Where there is no Marker, the dimension snapped to a snap point on the object. If there is no snap point, it places a Marker, which is unique to PtP dimensions - all other types require a snap point.

Yes. Before making copies, Block the post and footer together using the Make CAD Block tool. Select both and hit this button in the lower Edit toolbar: Then make your copies and use the Align/Distribute Objects tool to evenly space them. Yes, after you hit Multiple Copy, click the Multiple Copy Interval button and enter your interval value:

Point to Point Dimensions use Markers as dimension points. It places these markers automatically. They don't have anything to do with Temporary CAD Points. The markers can be selected, and deleted, but then the dimension segment will disappear. They can also be reduced to a tiny, almost invisible size, or made to have an invisible line style. They can also be moved to an independent layer and turn off display of that layer. Or you could use a different dimension tool if one is appropriate.

Will this view be sent to a Layout? If so, I would send it as plot lines and use the Edit Layout Lines tool in the Layout to remove / edit those lines. Alternatively you can create a CAD Detail from View of the cross section, and edit them there, but it won't be live and would have to be recreated after any changes to the model.

Susan, I spent a decent few minutes yesterday futzing with your file and couldn't determine the issue. At one point I was able to move the foundation wall using the arrow keys while watching a cross section view in another window and the offending wall area would alternate between cutting the slab correctly and exhibiting this problem with each 1" move. Since the issue occurs in one area of the wall, and not in another spot on the same wall, I suspect some type of issue with the software not understanding how to create what you want. I also noticed you have changed many of the default settings for the foundation in that area, which is understandable but is possibly contributing to this glitch. You've had 15 downloads and no solution, and I'm sure some of the better troubleshooters have taken a stab and not posted. At this point I would assume a software glitch and send the file in to Chief for technical assistance. Good luck.

Use the Point to Point Dimension tool. It will snap to the bottom of the fixture, and to the countertop: The tool will place Markers at the ends of the string. If you don't want to see the markers, you can move them to another layer that's off, change their size to something really small, or change their Line Style to invisible'

Your topic isn't getting attention because no one can troubleshoot your file from a picture of the problem. If you post the plan I'm sure it will get resolved.

That's an attic wall overlapping your balloon wall. Select and delete:

If you're talking about how your elevations look in layout, personally I prefer using plot lines and setting the edge lines to black, and the pattern lines to a thinner gray.

As noted earlier in this thread, watch out for attic walls - they adopt the default wall type and will return a drywall count, unless you change all of them to a wall type with no drywall layer. Just watch the material list, attic boards will show up as being on Floor 2 on a one story house, Floor 3 on a 2 story, so you can just ignore the count for that floor if you don't want to change the walls.

It's not that bad. Copy the drywall material for as many different boards as you use and give them a name that makes sense. I specify 5/8" 4x12 boards for ceilings, so all my rooms have "Drywall - 5/8" as their ceiling finish. I made 3 board styles, 1/2" 48"x12', 1/2" 54"x12', and 5/8" 48"x12', then assigned them to their respective wall definitions and ceiling defaults. In the Define Material, set the Calculation up as Count and put in the correct dimensions: In my experience it gets the count real close, and it's easy to see in the Material List which boards are being counted. Add for waste and you should be good.

I downloaded your first image to my desktop and renamed it Glen Gery Brick, then opened a Chief file, selected Brick 4 as my Default exterior wall, drew four walls, opened the brick material by going to 3D > Materials > Plan Materials..., made a copy of Dark Red Brick and named it Glen Gery brick, then changed the Texture Source to the brick file I downloaded, which automatically places a copy of the image file in the Material Data folder. You can then delete the desktop file. I had to change the scale since the brick was about 1" tall. I changed the X Scale to 60" which got it close but you'll want to play around with that to make it accurate. Also, the size, scale, and proportions of the Pattern will need to be adjusted. I also deleted the stock Bump and Normal maps, which didn't work with this image, because I don't get into all that. It's a nice seamless texture:

Is your "Ceiling Planes" Layer set to Display?