Benny_G Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Dear Chieftalk members, Unfortunately I must have changed something im my general setup. All lines (not only the walls) are so thick that it is disturbing. Does anyone have an idea how to change this? Villa Cabochon_200923_Print Screen.pdf Kind regards, Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Anyone could be a little more certain with a helpful answer IF you were to also share in your signature, what software version/title you are using. They ARE all quite different in what and how they can and cannot do things. If you have Suite or Architectural you are SOL as they offer no line weight controls. If you have HD Pro then you are in luck: Open your "Display Options" dialog while in Plan View and you will see there that you can choose, manually an object's "Line Weight" (darkness or lightness), the "Line Style or type" (dashed or unbroken) and the line's color, take a look, please. Obviously, I answered this thinking I was on Home Talk but never the less what is true for Home Designer Pro is also true for Chief Premier. INo matter what Version of Chief you have my answer, relative to line appearance is the same. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 It doesn't look like Layer Display Options to me. In layout, it looks like it could be File>Print>Drawing Sheet Setup>Advanced Line Weight Options to me. Is it set at 1/100mm or is it set at something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny_G Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 39 minutes ago, DavidJPotter said: Anyone could be a little more certain with a helpful answer IF you were to also share in your signature, what software version/title you are using. They ARE all quite different in what and how they can and cannot do things. If you have Suite or Architectural you are SOL as they offer no line weight controls. If you have HD Pro then you are in luck: Open your "Display Options" dialog while in Plan View and you will see there that you can choose, manually an object's "Line Weight" (darkness or lightness), the "Line Style or type" (dashed or unbroken) and the line's color, take a look, please. Obviously, I answered this thinking I was on Home Talk but never the less what is true for Home Designer Pro is also true for Chief Premier. INo matter what Version of Chief you have my answer, relative to line appearance is the same. DJP Dear DJP, sorry I added the version to my signature: I am on Premier X12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny_G Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 20 minutes ago, glennw said: It doesn't look like Layer Display Options to me. In layout, it looks like it could be File>Print>Drawing Sheet Setup>Advanced Line Weight Options to me. Is it set at 1/100mm or is it set at something else? Hi glennw, I checke the Advanced Line Weight Options: yes it is set at 1:100 mm. I guess, this is how it should be, no? Kind regards, Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_martin Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 You plan file and layout file don't match. They both have to be set at the same...1:100mm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermot Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 See if this tech article helps: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00923/understanding-and-adjusting-line-weight-scaling.html If not, then post your plan and layout and someone will probably tell you what is going on. If all else fails, then contact technical support during our normal business hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny_G Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hi Dermot, Unfortunately this did not solve my problem. The very thick lines just appear in my working plan view on my monitor. However, when I produce the layout view, it goes back to how it should be. I post therefore a PDF of both views. Villa Cabochon_200923_Print Screen.pdf Villa Cabochon_200923_Layout View.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny_G Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Dear all, Thanks for your support! I was so unhappy and figured finally myself out what was wrong. Under Preferences/Appearance/Line Weights/Minimum Display Weight: there was a 6 instead of a 1 which made all lines very thick. Kind regards, Benny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Gia Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Benny_G said: there was a 6 instead of a 1 I personally have that set to 0. I think most do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny_G Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 Hi Michael, Thanks for your feedback. When I changed from "1" to "0", I didn't notice any change in the design. Do you know what the difference is between these two settings? Kind regards, Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 That information is very easy to find in the help file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Gia Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Benny_G said: When I changed from "1" to "0", I didn't notice any change Hoi Benny, the 0 just gives you the absolute thinnest line display thickness on your monitor to make it easier when you zoom far in for precise measurements etc. For example, when placing cabinets and you want to zoom in real close to see if 2 cabinets are just touching or overlapping just enough to mess with dimension strings. You won’t find this kind of information in the help files. Which is the reason we have a user forum. Glen must be grumpy today. (kidding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny_G Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 Gents, thanks a lot to everybody who supported me. "The more I know, the more I realize what I do not know". Cheers, Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 7 hours ago, Michael_Gia said: 11 hours ago, Benny_G said: When I changed from "1" to "0", I didn't notice any change Hoi Benny, the 0 just gives you the absolute thinnest line display thickness on your monitor to make it easier when you zoom far in for precise measurements etc. For example, when placing cabinets and you want to zoom in real close to see if 2 cabinets are just touching or overlapping just enough to mess with dimension strings. You won’t find this kind of information in the help files. Which is the reason we have a user forum. Glen must be grumpy today. (kidding) Ok, I will make it easy: Quote • Specify the Minimum Display Weight, in Pixels. This is the lowest line weight possible on screen, regardless of how far you zoom out. A Minimum Display Weight of 0 is the same as 1. This setting is ignored when printing or when Print Preview is enabled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny_G Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 Good morning Glenn, Thanks for the additional information. I will be happy to adjust accordingly. Kind regards, Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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