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Try this: make a copy of your plan and layout file, named something different and place them in a different directory. Open the newly named layout file and check the reference plan files to make sure they point to the new named plan file. Then take that plan file from the archives folder and place it in the new directory. You can rename it to the file name you put in there or just reference that archive file in the layouts reference plan files. That way you can have as current built kitchen and then a previous kitchen version on a different page in the layout file. Does that make sense? Moving forward, consider using Date/Time stamped PLAN/LAYOUT filenames saved periodically for historical revisions and remember to change the LAYOUT's Referenced Plan Files.

FWIW - AI says... You spotted a real and very common behavior — and yes, both Windows and macOS (and most browsers and apps) often do NOT spell-check words typed in ALL CAPS by default. And your screenshot clearly shows it: BECASUE (all caps) → no red underline becasue (lowercase) → red underline Let me explain why this happens and what you can do about it. Why all-caps words are often NOT spell-checked Most operating systems and applications intentionally skip spell-checking all-caps words because historically: 1. All-caps are usually treated as acronyms Programs assume that text in ALL CAPS might be things like: NASA CPU HTML USA ASAP To avoid false warnings, developers traditionally disable spell-check for all-caps strings. 2. Many documents use all-caps for headings or emphasis If spell-check underlined every title like: IMPORTANT INFORMATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS …it would annoy users and clutter the screen, especially in older word processors. 3. Legacy behavior from early word processors This tradition dates back to: WordPerfect Microsoft Word 95–2003 Early macOS text systems Those programs defaulted to treating ALL CAPS as “don’t check” text, and the behavior has stayed for consistency. Apps & systems known to skip spell-check on ALL CAPS Microsoft Word (unless you disable the setting) Windows spell-checker (system-wide) Chrome/Edge browser macOS system spell-checker (Safari, Notes, etc.) Most email clients This is normal and expected behavior. How to enable spell-check for ALL CAPS (if you want it) Microsoft Word Go to File → Options Choose Proofing Uncheck: ✔️ “Ignore words in UPPERCASE” Word will then underline misspellings in all caps. macOS (system-wide) macOS provides no built-in toggle, and many apps do not check all-caps text. Some apps (like Pages) do check all caps, but browsers and text fields usually do not. No universal fix. Web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) There is no settings toggle to force spell-checking on ALL CAPS in the browser text fields. It depends on the underlying OS dictionary. Conclusion Your screenshot is behaving exactly as designed. Spell checkers skipping ALL CAPS is a longstanding convention meant to avoid flagging acronyms, technical terms, and headings. If you want it checked, Microsoft Word lets you enable the option — but browsers and many system text inputs still won't.

No problem here. Angle snaps off?

I have heard that there are two types of computer users - those who backup their data and those who wish that they had. I am a long-time user of Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX. Works great!!! Easy to restore files if you ever need to using the "Quick Mount" feature.

Suggestion: be sure to determine your ceiling I-joist or truss height and subfloor thickness before adding second floor walls.

As far as what it called, ChatGPT says..... The type of gable end above the door in the image is called a Dutch gable or sometimes a curvilinear gable. Key Characteristics: It combines elements of a gable with a curved or ornamental profile. This particular design often has scroll-like curves or a bell shape, which was popular in Dutch and Flemish architecture. You’ll see this style frequently on historic buildings in Northern Europe and in areas influenced by Dutch colonial architecture. It’s a decorative variation intended to add character to the facade, and this example showcases a prominent and elegant version.

I am curious as well. I do this for now by adding a short length at 45° to the other and just overlap them to make it a somewhat clean 90°.

I asked my friend.... You're spot on that Hz (refresh rate) doesn't matter for Chief Architect X12 — it's mostly important for gaming, not CAD or design work. Chief is more about image quality and GPU/CPU handling the scenes, not high frame rates. Now to your main question: ✅ Yes, higher resolution monitors (like dual 4K) do make the GPU work harder, even in Chief Architect — but not as severely as they do in fast-paced gaming. It's because your GPU has to constantly manage more pixels across all open windows and 3D views. For your listed hardware: Desktop Setup (Ryzen 1800X, 32GB RAM, GTX 1080, NVMe SSD): Running dual QHD monitors (like your 34" and 27" now) is no problem at all. Even dual 4K monitors would be manageable, but you might notice some slowdown only when working in large or complex 3D camera views (lots of surfaces, textures, or terrain). Basic plan work (2D) and standard 3D modeling would stay pretty smooth. Your GTX 1080 is still a strong card for this kind of workload, and your NVMe SSD also helps keep everything snappy. Laptop Setup (i7-7700HQ, 32GB RAM, GTX 1050Ti, SATA SSD): This machine will handle single 1080p or one QHD monitor comfortably for Chief X12, especially for plan work. Dual QHD or dual 4K would strain the 1050Ti pretty quickly, especially when orbiting or editing 3D models. It’s technically possible but would feel sluggish in heavier Chief projects. Summary: Your desktop is very well matched to your current dual QHD setup — no worries at all. If you moved to dual 4K, your desktop could handle it reasonably well for Chief, but expect a slight performance dip in complex 3D views. Your laptop is best kept to lower resolutions (1080p or maybe one QHD external monitor) for smooth operation in Chief X12.

I use 24x36 PDFs out of Chief Architect exclusively and have never had an issue. You mentioned that the PDF was too large to email, what is the PDF file size?

Maybe in newer versions of CA, but not in X11.

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Thanks for your reply! I had deleted some elevations on layout page 8, deleted the cross sections and recreated the elevations I had on page 8. Little did I know that the original elevations on page 8 also had a copy of them on a "scratch" page 19, therefore the update error. I deleted the elevations on page 19 and problem solved!

X11, anyone have a solution for this? c:\p4sync\dev\releases\21\chief\source\layoutview.cpp(657): Warning #272032582 "One or more of the views on the layout could not be updated because the original saved camera could not be found." 1/30/2025 11:13:50 PM Build: 21.3.1.1x64

Try this: In the attic Wall Specification, Structure, Platform Intersections, check the box "Stop at Ceiling Above".

If I understand you correctly - yes, no reason to change it, I leave my layout paper size to ARCHD for print shop 24x36 construction set drawings. I print it out to PDF as ARCHD. Then when printing in my office, the ARCD size PDF prints scaled nicely to an 8.5"x 11" printer paper. Hope this helps.