Evolution

1 hour ago, BrownTiger said:

For user libraries: press <windowKey> E, >> Documents >> Chief Architect Premier X11 Data >>Database Libraries

Now copy file: user_library.calib

That is your user library.

Brown Tiger, I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to copy and paste my user library, according to your response? Does this look like the correct file to copy?  It doesn't have the .calib extension and if I double click it, it opens CAX11. I'll continue searching for the file. [edit] I opened a blank plan>libraries>user catalog>export and saved it to an external drive. I don't know if this is the right way or not, but If I understand the help file, this should work to get my true user catalog back up made.

Thanks BT.  I re-read the knowledge base and am attempting each operation one at a time. I'm backing up all the files here, per the knowledge base.

On ‎8‎/‎3‎/‎2019 at 8:32 PM, BrownTiger said:

You do not need any xxx_MigrateBackup, may not even need the Archives unless you need some older copies of your plans for recovery 

 

I suggest You backup:

 Documents\Chief Architect Premier X11 Data\Database Libraries\user_library.calib

 Documents\Chief Architect Premier X11 Data\Database Libraries\Toolbars\*.*

C:\ProgramData\Chief Architect Premier X11\*.*

 

You will have a perfect clone

 

I can't spend all day trying to find the files and back them up. I REALLY am dumb not tech savvy at all and haven't a clue why this is turning into such an ordeal. I am sure I'm making it hard but I can't find any of these files.  I tried searching for preferences as in Eric's last post I'm losing productive time at home not being able to migrate my libraries over to my Desk top!  

1 hour ago, solver said:

After the files were downloaded from Dropbox, I imagine they need to be moved to the correct directory.

Stopped in for a minute to see if I had been down loading the correct files?  Why cant I open my drop box, I have a folder already created for CA X11 files for migrate, select each of these files up load them, then, go to drop box from my DK, select down load, search for X11 documents and down load them to libraries? Except for one thing, I don't see library anywhere on there?

12 minutes ago, solver said:

Is your work PC a laptop? If so you should be able to connect it to your home PC and copy the files.

 

Or copy to a CD/DVD or portable drive. 

 

Do you use Dropbox or similar service? 

Eric, Work is a surface pro. Home is a Dell Desk TOp. I do use drop box, and thought I had uploaded the libraries there, but when I opened my DK go to drop box (I even sent my self a link) up loaded User library content??? from my Tablet to Drop box,  then used the link to DB from my Desk top, once loaded to DK, I opened my plan I've been working on, pulled some full camera views, no textures showed up, and none of the "user content I had created" for this job was in my library. The only Libraries present were core content!.   Don't have time to pursue it further now, maybe later and I'll try saving it to a thumb drive if I have enough storage space, then I can  insert it in the usb on my DK and go from there hopefully>   I told you, nothing works for me the  way it seems to work (may even intended to work) for you and the other xperts!?!?!

5 hours ago, solver said:

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00001/migrating-chief-architect-to-a-new-computer.html

Thanks Eric.  I had looked at this one too.  It didn't work the first time I tried it. I'm reading it all over again wish there was a do it this way video but I got to get the lazy dial turned off and maybe then I can concentrate on each step? ( I said I'm not tech savvy so when software (which is so much smarter than me) starts asking questions (especially when they are multiple choice), I always seem to check the wrong answer!

I thought I understood how to migrate my Libraries (core, user, bonus catalogues, and manf catalogues to my home DK). I have so much day time interruptions at work (bids, emails, subs calling on projects MY REAL JOB), that the other work (design build ) for my company is falling behind so at least at home I could work two or three hours without them), but after following all the instructions (at least I thought I had) down loading X11 from my digital locker, the waiting almost an hour for the libraries to complete loading, I started to set up the DK and found that only my core catalogues loaded.  I deleted X11 from the DK and did it again, same thing.  I read some threads (especially one that Rene had responded to) and it sounds like I need to copy the files to an external drive from my working machine, then load them onto my desk top.   No more simpler way...…………….correct?  I like simple but computers have been know to break down when I'm around so "TECH-SAVVY" I'm not

55 minutes ago, Renerabbitt said:

You would need to be either tethered or Remote desktop with the ipad pro and X11

I vote for the surface book 2 or the next iteration..save your pennies- they are developing new stylus tech..they just pulled a patent

Thanks Rene. I'll check that out

About to add some hardware but to be as portable as I can.  Thought of I-pad pro large screen w/BT pencil. I know it doesn't have usb ports  so having dual screen using an add on monitor is out (or is it?).  I currently use a Surface Pro 4i7 (I love it and can take it to the field)  and use the mini hdmi to connect to a 39" monitor to have dual screen.  Blue tooth key pad and mouse. I've never thought of using the IP Pro with the pencil (and love using a mouse for my work). 

19 hours ago, Ridge_Runner said:

Kevin, is this an "old school" detail you came up with somewhere or one you created? It certainly brought back some old memories from drafting classes.

AGS?

1 hour ago, rlackore said:

One method is to use ramps. After the shape of the wall is set, draw ramps and manipulate the settings as required. In this example I have two ramps, one for the horizontal section of wall, and another for the sloped section of wall:

 

It can be difficult getting the ramp heights set properly - the ramp dialog isn't very friendly - but once you understand the basics it goes quickly.

 

 

Could you use railing walls, or perhaps fence?

You have found the Chief Architect forum. Home Designer have their own site specific to HD products. Of course checking this forum will help with many of the questions you may have. https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/  You might try selecting the wall, then hit the tab key and tab through the items until the sink opens.  Of course, you should be able to hit undo. (PS: check your layer display to make sure you don't have interior fixtures layers locked.) 

4 hours ago, robdyck said:

Thanks Dermot. I placed that in the "Code" field with a period behind it. Adjusted the schedule to display "code", then "Text" and here's the result. Perfect!

Rob, you mind sharing how you modified the code (how you edited the macro?) I'm definitely a long way off from understanding macros and how to customize them, so for now I do most of my schedules manually (since I'm really not doing a lot of work right now). 

Macros maybe? I'm not good with them, but seems to me (from what I understand by others posting) you can either make a custom macro or perhaps modify the particular one that has to do with schedules?  I don't need to do it, and haven't so I don't know if that's it?

Thanks to all who helped guide me back to reality! The widows have been "found" and were not abducted by an alien force!  I did in fact (although I promise I have no idea how I managed to) duplicate certain windows in certain places.  I did as Steve suggested (again) and this time found them (with the all on layer)! Then, I did as Glenn Woodward suggested, and found the offending perpetrators and deleted them. Then, as Eric suggested copied and pasted windows from floor 2 down to the missing window locations on floor 1, except for one belligerent window, to which I resolved as Eric suggested, and pulled the wall back and reconnected, then placed the window.  MAY THE CA FORCE BE with ME!!!!   (and each of YOU).

Thanks everyone!!!! 

1 minute ago, glennw said:

I don't think you need to turn the windows off - you need to delete the duplicate windows on the SHEDULES, TEXT layer.

Or maybe by "turn windows off", you mean delete - if so, yes. 

I need to go to that layer and delete duplicate windows...got it, still have no idea where they came from?!?!

3 hours ago, Joe_Carrick said:

But you may have inadvertently edited those particular windows to something other than the "Windows" layer.  Open the plan view and check.

I apologize Joe. I guess I didn’t check all my layers?

2 hours ago, SNestor said:

 

 

But...the windows are there!

 

  

Steve, I did do the all on layer. Not sure why I didn’t see all the windows were back. I guess I was confused that only certain windows were missing. 

1 hour ago, glennw said:

Bob,

 

You have duplicate windows occupying the same place.

You have windows on both the Windows layer AND the ...SCHEDULES, TEXT layer.

Glenn glad you popped in on this one! I set the schedule layer up late in the day so I’m not sure how I wound up with Windows there? So I need  to go to the Schedule layer and turn windows off, correct? 

Thanks everyone ,

32 minutes ago, SNestor said:

 

You can use a "Fence"...which will follow the terrain.  Select "no post"...and select "Panels".  You will need to create your own custom panel.  Use a 6" p-solid...draw it about 96" long and maybe 24" tall.  Add a P-solid cap...say 8" wide and 3" tall.  Save this assembly as a "symbol"...save it as "millwork".  

 

Now...open the fence DBX and go to the panels section and find the panel you just created.  Assign the panel to the "fence".  

 

One caveat...it won't work for curved walls...only straight.  Best I can do...

 

Here is the result...

 

Process...

      

 

Process...

     

You guys rock!

16 minutes ago, glennw said:

Steve,

You just beat me to it.

I used a slightly different method.

No need for a custom panel or symbol - I used a Solid panel in the dbx.

The cap is the Top Rail.

The spacing of the Newels/Post determines the top of wall smoothing.

No problem doing curved walls that follow the terrain.

 

 

You guys Rock!

15 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said:

But you may have inadvertently edited those particular windows to something other than the "Windows" layer.  Open the plan view and check.

I know, that's why I checked the plan view as well as the camera view, and not only that but checked the new layers I had set up, checked the windows for the layer, and they're on the window layers. Isn't that the layer they should be on? I also made sure the Windows layer was checked in every layer set I have. I can select the openings that are missing the windows, and open the DBX and it shows the window is there, but it isn't showing in the 3D. But now one of the windows came back in the  full camera view.

33 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said:

Check those windows in the plan view and make sure they are on the correct layer.

Already did that Joe. The first thing I looked for, if you look at the screen shot at the bottom its the layer display option. 

1 hour ago, Renerabbitt said:

Maybe even easier, open the wall DBX. and change to a pony wall with the upper wall type being your cap

Learn something new everyday!! Hadn't thought about doing it that way.  

What a tiring and frustrating day.  I can't believe this!!!

I Opened. My non Profit project plan to work on setting up layers / annosets for construction drawings, all was going so nicely, then suddenly I started have windows disappear.  I mean the multi-lite windows I had placed on both floors 1 and 2.  I thought I had somehow turned them off on my CD floor plan layer, and perhaps my Arch Site Plan Layer, but after checking both, the windows are turned on!  It was obvious, because some of the windows show up on the plan, (no problem) but not in the 3-D perspective. Yet the openings are there , but there are no windows (randomly disappeared) in openings. I checked my camera view layer, and made sure windows are turned on also.

Orphanos Foundation Renovations option 1.zip

P solids.

The Client wants me to convert the current exterior of his project, from it's "Federal" style, to a more "French Country"  esthetic. I'm limited though, to doing as much without major exterior demolition etc. as possible.  We are planning the interior reno of the 2nd floor (which I now have very close to his expectation), however aside from adding some "more rustic" features to the exterior (timber framed porch cover) (rustic board and batten in-fill of the old 2nd floor round-top window) reusing the existing extensive (raised) planting beds with more traditional plantings, (acceptable to the humid mid-south climate), I think I need to avoid climbing vines etc.,? I hate what they do to the structure over the years.  I don't want to remove the planting beds (cost prohibitive given his limited budget for improvements). I am replacing all the existing windows with new insulated (multi-lite) fixed windows. The old ones (double hung) have reached their useful life anyway, so we know they have to be replaced. Since we needed more space at the top of the stairs where an exiting round top fixed glass window is, I am bumping that wall out, and I guess I could add stone for the exterior in lieu of the rustic board and batten, and may do an alternate elevation to see how it looks?  Any ideas you'd like to share? 

1 hour ago, SNestor said:

 

 

Glad you were able to get it all worked out...it looks very accurate!  I used google maps and found the Orphanos building...and your drawing is really beginning to represent the actual structure very well. Nice job! 

Thanks Steve.  I like learning the software, but you pros make it look so easy and things seem to come automatically for you so I miss a lot because of knowing the "short cuts" if there are any and quick work arounds. I have to discover it I guess the way you guys did, just keep working with the soft ware.

Thanks again!!! Love the videos you make too.