- The accuracy of your materials list is tied directly to the accuracy of your model. It takes more than just making your model look right to generate an accurate materials list. If, for example, you use CAD lines to draw an item on a floor plan, that item is not included in the materials list. A better way would be to use a symbol or some other structural element.
- Framing items are added to the materials list even if you haven't done any framing. The accuracy of framing materials lists is generally better with manual framing, since each framing piece is calculated based on the model. When no framing has been built the framing is calculated based on rules that may result in a different amount of material.
- Keep in mind that certain "tricks," such as using soffits to represent items that aren't directly supported in Chief Architect can result in items being placed in the materials list that you didn't expect.
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The more work you put into making your model right, the more accurate your materials list will be.
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