ericepv

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  1. Have you seen this article on corner windows? https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00673/creating-corner-windows.html
  2. ericepv

    DOOR GAP

    Th first thing I would check is if the driveway slab is at the same level as the garage floor.
  3. Neil: As you are having trouble adding Tile Builder, give this site a try https://www.stonecurators.com/stone-designer/ (it was buried at the bottom of my earlier post so perhaps you missed it). It's easy to use (nothing to download), provides plenty of options and produces impressive results. Eric
  4. In X15 - Terrain / Grass Region / Polyline Grass Region https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/192/creating-procedural-3d-grass.html
  5. Try this: Right click the object Select 'Transform / Replicate Object' You can then move or rotate the item through the commands in the DBX
  6. It really depends on the type of project it is. I've done numerous residential developments which involved creating several different styles of buildings, each in their own file and then converting them into symbols and placing each symbol in it's assigned position in the master plot file. I've also done several single family residences which include a main house and a separate ADU or maybe a pool house. In these cases, I've kept everything in a single file because the design for each structure is always evolving throughout the life of the project and I find it easier to keep it all in one place since an auxiliary structure (garage, pool house, ADU) can't be edited if I bring it in as an imported symbol. There's really no right way or wrong way. it all depends on the needs of each project.
  7. If Auto Roof didn't already draw it in for you, you can just draw in a wall manually and in the DBX on the General tab, check 'Attic Wall'.
  8. When properly massaged, Chief can produce some great exterior renderings.It's all in the lighting and materials. X15 PBR-RT:
  9. I can't inspect your file but the material you specified appears to be a slab and not a tile which means you will not get a pattern with grout lines. The pattern you selected in the 'Pattern' tab does not effect 3D when you are viewing in standard mode (only Technical, Hand Drawn or Vector). Try using Substance Player to make your material: Stone Designer https://www.stonecurators.com/stone-designer/ also works well
  10. This article from the Knowledge Base reviews how to build a Solarium, perhaps it would apply to your situation as well: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00454/creating-a-solarium.html#Roof
  11. Supplementing what Perry said, also check all of you walls to make sure none of them have 'No Room Definition' checked ('General' tab of the DBX for your wall).
  12. Without seeing the plan, I'd say convert the desired object to a symbol and then place your symbol into the plan on piers you have created separately.
  13. Substance Player is a great tool but you might also want to try this one for stone: https://www.stonecurators.com/stone-designer/ Also, a search for 'seamless textures' will come up with many different sites where you can download excellent quality textures of just about anything you need.
  14. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00117/locating-and-importing-3d-symbols.html
  15. I'd do what Gene suggested but you could also download one from 3D warehouse https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/search/models?q=privacy+screen&order=relevance&direction=desc
  16. I've done several projects like this and have always created a separate file for each structure which I then convert to a symbol and then bring that symbol into a terrain plan. For positioning the individual buildings, I have always had a site plan from the developer to work with which I import into the terrain plan. As JiAngelo Builders mentioned above, you can easily manipulate the height of the model until it is correct.
  17. ericepv

    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.
  18. Here's another option I've employed several times with decent results: https://www.imgonline.com.ua/eng/make-seamless-texture.php
  19. I just dragged them over, worked for me.
  20. There is a box to check for flush eaves, I believe it's in the structure tab.
  21. Your attic walls are either missing (1& 3) or need to be extended (others).
  22. 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...
  23. Make sure your video card driver is up to date https://www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/221007/en-us/