Schedule linked Callout location not movable in plan view

[KKBKeith]

Hi All, I created schedules as separate cad details for all my various fixture types & saved a plan view with layer set just for identifying them all on one dedicated sheet in Layout. A couple of issues have come up that I can't find a way to fix/modify. On most of the fixtures I moved the callout symbol around on the plan for clarity, but some of them have been locked in those locations & the ability to change them disable. In the pic below I have a lavatory callout that was moved temporarily to get it out of the way of others but it is now stuck where I moved it. Is there anything to get that editability back? I've tried deleting the vanity and adding a new one & but it still places the callout in the same place. Thanks.

 

P01 is the lavatory callout that I can no longer move around.

[robdyck]

That sounds like a layer that is locked. But you've probably checked that. It may be a good idea to post the plan for this one. If you don't want to post it here, you can share a link with me by using a personal message. I'll take a look and try to help.

[robdyck]

The label control issue is because when a sink is placed into a cabinet, you immediately lose some control. If you single-click the cabinet and move the label you will see that the cabinet label and sink label are locked together despite being on separate layers and generated from separate schedules. If you turn off the cabinet labels layer, the fixture label relocates to the cabinet label position and can only be moved by the cabinet. This is one (of many) drawbacks of Chief's method of combining items that are placed into cabinets.

It would be much better if Chief allowed auto placement of these items but treated them more like an architectural block than a semi-single component.

The solution for more control is to add the sink as a standalone fixture. You could edit the existing sink to remove it from being included in the schedule while still keeping it in the cabinet. Then place the sink as a stand alone fixture and let it be buried or move it into the correct position manually. This will give you separate label control.

[robdyck]

The same principle applies to appliances added to cabinets. If you want things separated for simpler control, place them as standalone items.

Headscratcher...a sink gets 'locked' but a faucet doesn't. I've always wondered: Who does this make sense to? Around here the cabinet companies don't provide the sink, they just need to know what type of sink will be installed. But I digress...

[KKBKeith]

Thanks Robert, I appreciate your help.

[robdyck]

Glad to help Keith!