How to stop auto adjusting wall edges...


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When I place a window/door/etc. on a wall and type in the dimensions, sometimes it will move the edge of the wall instead of moving the window along the wall. (ie: if I have a 20' wall with a window on it, I want the length between the corner and the window to be 4'... instead of moving the window over on the wall, it will just extend the edge of the wall out past its original point so it's now 24'). Please help!! I'm not sure how to look up this issue so if there's a video on it already please direct me there!

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Just to add to what Michael has said...

 

You can usually tell which object is selected by looking at the edit handles and highlighting.  If you are having trouble telling which object is selected, look at the status bar and it should tell you what is selected (either "Wall" or "Window" in this case).

 

The dimensions can represent multiple objects and in this case they show can show the wall length along with the window size and position.  The only way the program knows which object you want to modify is based on which object is currently selected.

 

If the window is selected, the program will adjust either the window position or size depending on which dimension you select.  

 

If the wall is selected, the program will adjust the wall length based on the dimension you have selected.

 

Here are some videos that might also help:

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5487/drawing-and-placing-objects.html?playlist=81

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/67/door-window-basics.html?playlist=138

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5429/positioning-walls-precisely-using-dimensions.html

 

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