Kiwideziner

just downloaded that latest one, cant see where it was advertised, just about to see if it was fixed.

Richard I have build 22.1.0.39 x64 think it is the latest

Just linking up a new layout to my plan file, but when I go tools/ layout/ referenced plan files. which should link all layouts referencing a plan file ie floor / elevations /sections sub floor/ roof etc. It will not hold the selection. I start with each layout file linked to a blank plan file then when I open a new layout from the template file I just have to relink the plan file to have most of my pages populated. in the final release of X12 this is not happening, I have to relink each layout box. Anybody else found this?? I did not see the problem in beta 1.

Bob for a start CA is primarily aimed at stand alone timber framed residential projects. However I have done many light commercial projects over the years, I find they tend to require work arounds to achieve what I wanted. If you were not having to do multistory structural ( just show a 'box' )and then 3D fit-outs it would be great . There a quite a few examples on this forum by others of shopping malls etc, mostly by experienced users. I would start by trying to reproduce a relatively simple project you have already done. when you get stuck the F1 key will give you information on the operation in hand. or you can search by key word. a search of the forum is the next step then a question on the forum then a call to CA helpdesk they are usually very good. Best of luck with the learning curve

It is a requirement for us to show complete before and after. I model the as built then do a save as and start working on the alteration.

never even noticed the change I just use cntrl-c and cntrl-alt-v. all done

In version 9 you had PL0, pl1, pl2 etc files not just 1 plan file. do you have all of the files reqd?. Otherwise you will have to redraw. possibly trace over.

Larry if you have the older installation files on your computer ( I keep all of mine ) you can just re run them to save the downloading. There seems to be a few differences in running programs on win10 compared to win7 as some settings are not turned on by defalt like they used to be.

hi excuse my ignorance but what are side jamb extensions ? a quick sketch may get a quicker answer. regional terms can be a pain. Also a note as to what software and version would be heplful

I have each detail in its own plan file suitably named and then located in a separate directory with i.e. foundations, soffits etc sub-directories to easier locate them. My details in my finished layout are then a series of plan and pdf's. the only downside to this is if I alter a detail without changing the name it gets changed in all other projects where that detail has been used. this has worked well for me over the last 14 versions.

set the brick ledge depth to 8 inches should do that.

reported this problem a while ago and tech support blamed hardware. I have not seen it lately but I think i have just turned the labels off in elevations, which was what i had to do when i found the problem. dont think i have actually turned them back on. will have to check.

I would not go for the first one although it would probably meet min spec for CA it is just that MINIMUM. My system is fairly similar to the second on, see my signature it is a month old and runs CA reasonably well.

Steve as for part 1 if you have your pages data put into each page using the page layout information dbx and have checked show in index it should all work. the cross sections when sent to layout will auto show where they have been sent ie page number. need to be set up in the defaults as auto. the connectivity is nowhere as good as most other programmes thou.

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LEW you have a coved ceiling, raise your roof planes or drop the room ceiling height

yes X9 latest update

Adam I just copied a door from wall elev to wall elev was not much else in the current plan I am working on

Is that using the wall elevation tool? I normally only use cross section cameras and no problems.

Did not even know of that new functionality, thanks

Rod I have just had to update my computer due to similar lags, my computer was 5 years old also. Each new version seems to stress the computer more mainly due to new functionality so hardware needs to be kept up to date. Also after 5 years there is all sorts of **** that gathers in the system. My old system was very similar to yours with an AMD phenom 980.

As I understand it you are printing direct from the plan. I send all views to layout to print and only have a short load time.

Can you shorten the back-clipped length to get rid of it. I agree that the grey is a bit confusing.

Just re read the OP and think we have not been on the correct question entirely. The lineweight setting only controls the width of the line not the color. The color is controlled by the linetype color and whether you are using color is greyscale or all colors to print black.

Depends what form they are currently in. I have all my details on their own plan files in a separate folder, which gets copied and updated with each release.