ericepv

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    DWG Files

    From your 'Active Layer Display Options', select the 'All Layers OFF' layer set and then switch on just the layers from the DWG file. You can then select and then delete them.
  2. Here's another option I've employed several times with decent results: https://www.imgonline.com.ua/eng/make-seamless-texture.php
  3. Great, glad that worked for you.
  4. I just dragged them over, worked for me.
  5. There is a box to check for flush eaves, I believe it's in the structure tab.
  6. Your attic walls are either missing (1& 3) or need to be extended (others).
  7. I agree with Mark, adjusting your shade material and emissive value are the key. I also like to add a light source to enhance the scene. I made the following changes to your plan: Changed shade material to Milk Glass (General material, Emissive set at 50) Changed all 3 lights from point to spot (tilt -90, intensity 200) Finally, I added a light source (point, intensity 200) positioned at the center of your fixture (set to a 72" elevation to minimize ceiling wash) and with 'Cast Shadows' switched on Here's what I got...
  8. Make sure your video card driver is up to date https://www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/221007/en-us/
  9. You'll have to create a second floor if you want conditioned rooms in that space. Select 'Make new blank plan for the 2nd floor' then draw in the walls manually.
  10. You can start by letting Auto Roof draw it for you and the modify as needed. You can also select the walls for the garage and your front porch and mark them as 'Full Gable Wall' (in the roof tab of the DBX) or use the gable wall tool on the lower toolbar. Take a look at this article https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00758/generating-automatic-hip-and-gable-roofs.html
  11. This sounds like something I can help you with. Give me a call to review. Eric, 585-441-5291
  12. I have several symbols of people seated (you provide the seat) that I've acquired over the years, 2d & 3d. Do you need a male or female?
  13. Where is your terrain set relative to the sub-floor of the house?
  14. A very simple way to alter the room height for just one room...
  15. I've done several projects like this, glad to help. PM sent.
  16. I'd be happy to help, please give me a call to review.
  17. You can specify the flooring, walls, etc as you would in any other room through the DBX for the room or the walls.
  18. Your problem appears to be in the wall properties and your default settings. This article from the Knowledge base explains it in detail https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00658/specifying-which-wall-layer-exterior-dimensions-locate.html
  19. The total thickness of your lower wall (foundation) is 8" but your pony wall (lower section) is 8 15/16".
  20. You'll need to build a new floor, here's a tutorial from the Knowledge base: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00295/creating-a-flat-parapet-roof.html
  21. It looks like you need to adjust the height of your porch. Best to post the plan so we can get a look at whats going on with your plan.
  22. Palmer: Follow these steps Select your top drawer and then click 'Lock from Auto Resize' Select the other two drawers and make sure that "Lock from Auto Resize' is unchecked Select the 'Vertical Layout Parent' at the top of the list and then click 'Equalize' The bottom 2 drawers should now be equal size, Check out this article for more info https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-02945/designing-cabinet-fronts.html - Eric
  23. Use a CrossSection/Elevation camera and make sure the Terrain Permiter layer is turned on.