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Honestly, it should default to the setting.

@MarkMc Wow. I did not think I would get so much out of dropping the suns value so low. Thanks for taking a look at that. This gives me a lot to look at as I am setting up PBR shots.

I have added a lot of point lights to this plan to get the lighting bright enough for the PBR. Maybe I am doing this all wrong? Should I add these lights to brighten the space or should there be one larger point light behind the camera? I am hoping to avoid all the ho t spots that are showing up like space ships from Close Encounters of the Third Kind. SB kitchen wall v3.zip

One thing to pay attention to is the curve segments. I am not sure about "Interiors" but check for the Facet Angle of the curve. Change that to 1 instead of 7.5 for a smoother curve.

I could not find this in the 8 or 9 catalogs I have for cabinets so I created this. I really should have saved the time and started by just making it. 3 qtr shaker modern face.calibz

You can adjust the angle of the siding in the "Texture" tab of the materials DBX.

Thanks Eric. I opened up a file in X14 and see that it is native to the Label in x14. I had looked earlier in X13. I am still in the transition phase with older projects I don't want to bring forward.

The label would work for me. I did not see it as an option in the out of the box label macros. Is that a custom macro?

Can we get volume of poly solids to report in Cubic Feet?

Also, make sure you set up your wall defaults type to match your on site conditions. Where I am there are a lot of projects that use 5/8" drywall and thin wall plaster amounting to a "drywall" layer that is close to 3/4". If you have your wall "drywall" layer set at 1/2" it can really add up after a few rooms are placed using the surfaces setting.

This is the way I always construct an as built. You just need to set your interior dimension to snap to "Surfaces"

I use that camera for gas line diagrams.

When I first bought the program I bought 4 or 5 hours of one on one training. I used it over the first 3-4 weeks. I would work for a few days and develop questions and pain points specific to my work needs. This was a quick way to get directed help. Chief Architect offers this as well as private trainers that you can find in the Offering Services section of this forum.

One of the issue you might be having is that you do not have the Extended Toolbar displayed. Go to Then to You might need to import the Extended Toolbar configuration or it may already be in your list.

Thanks for the resources list. One of my favorite phone apps for field measure is called Pitch Gauge. Super helpful roof pitch display if you can get your phone to reach a rafter tail. The other day I used it by reaching up with my clipboard to gain some height and then used the parallel edge to place my phone.

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/search/?q=wire rack shelves&searchTab=model

Thanks all for the input and suggestions.

If I place the foundation vent on floor 0, the visual display changes to lose most of the trim. The vent on the left was held at an absolute height and then pasted in place to Floor 0. The reality is that this vent exists in the spandrel area.

I realize that foundation vents from the library are set up as windows. Is there a better way to recreate them as symbols to avoid the cut through the walls in plan view? I don't remember seeing this come up in X13. NIX DD V1A alt 5 aa.zip

I don't understand the fascination with accurate cabinet interiors. Are we living in a Sim or are you pulling actual material lists?

Try this https://architextures.org/create

Did you ever see Bugs Bunny pitch and catch? It is like that, but not like that. You know?

I think the most critical area of detailing the roof to wall with no overhang is your insurance policy.

I think the advanced training may help you. Having a certificate for a drafting program would mean nothing to my clients. Having a well designed website or IG, TikTok or Facebook marketing strategy would.

What are you using to insulated between the rafters? Are you spraying foam? I prefer to get the insulation at the roof plane and then leave the attic as conditioned space. If you have an attic space are you using that for mechanical? If so, get that into the conditioned envelope and get rid of the vented roof space. Better for stopping fire embers entering also. Those Vulcan vents are expensive.