ericepv

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  1. Rather than purchasing a separate system just to do rendering. perhaps you should consider switching to PC altogether when it comes time to upgrade your current system.
  2. Even w/o any further edits, a PBR is still a more realistic image than standard view. Here's a PBR I ran (250 samples) using just your settings, no further adjustments... Even if you don't use PBR on a daily basis, it's definitely the way to go if you want to present your client with a top notch image. That being said, you still need to do some 'tinkering' to get the best result but the more you do, the easier and quicker it gets.
  3. Michael: If you want more definition of the edges, you can add a line overlay to accomplish this... Eric
  4. I made a few adjustments to lighting and materials then ran the PBR for 250 samples. I also did a little post work in MS Photos. I would have done more with materials but you wanted 'out of the box' so I kept it simple.
  5. Neil: After you did your file B/U, did anything about the materials in question change? This could include file name, location or even modifying the content (this was the cause when the same thing happened to me recently with a file I shared). Did you use a file transfer service such as Dropbox to send the file? Sometimes some information can be lost if there is an interruption in the upload process. Eric
  6. I create a rendering from a camera placed directly above the model and set at -90 degrees...
  7. Make the adjustment in the 'Texture' tab.
  8. Try this - In your wall type definition for the dormer, you can specify a material of your choice for the interior walls. Specify vertical siding and then set it at a 45 degree angle.
  9. I applied this material (attached) to a concrete driveway. There are also a few available on 3D Warehouse (pretty big files) https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/search/models?q=grass+pavers
  10. I have a symbol like that in my user library from a project I did a few years ago. I'll send it to you when I get back to the office.
  11. After you downloaded the file (full file BU), did you right click on your file and select 'Extract All'?
  12. You can specify separate materials for the upper and lower sections of a pony wall. Use a glass shower wall at the top or just a framed wall with windows.
  13. You might be able to make it from a top hinged cabinet or try 3D Warehouse for a symbol.
  14. Looking at the wall in a cross section view, use the edit handles to drag the wall. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00697/modifying-retaining-walls.html
  15. Renderings are my specialty, give me a call on Monday if you'd like to discuss. See my website for samples, link is in my signature. - Eric
  16. I had a project similar to this a few months ago, I drew it as another floor...
  17. In addition to my earlier suggestions, here's a few more thing to check: Do you have any light sources switched on? The more you have, the longer it takes Chief to respond, turn off lighting in areas not visible to your camera. Symbols with a high surface count (often imported ones) can also slow you down. When working on a file with a PBR view open, I usually set the sample size to 10 or less. How often do you clean up your hard drive? It helps to run disc cleanup regularly. Here's a great article from the Knowledge base that covers this topic in more detail: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00521/troubleshooting-slowness-in-chief-architect-plans.html
  18. Some things to check: Make sure your video card driver is up to date The slow library response can be caused by checking 'Include Web Results' (to the right of the library search bar) If you have a rendering window open, if it's in PBR mode, that can slow things down. If you want to view in PBR while working on the file, reduce the sample size and click on 'Cap Live Samples'
  19. ericepv

    DOOR GAP

    That's the purpose of my work around.
  20. ericepv

    DOOR GAP

    Try dragging the driveway up to the edge of the door so that it covers the section of floor that is showing. I did this with the door on the right:
  21. ericepv

    DOOR GAP

    You could also drag the driveway slab closer to the garage door so that it covers the section of garage floor that is showing. Or just make both the garage floor the same material as the driveway.
  22. Have you seen this article on corner windows? https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00673/creating-corner-windows.html
  23. ericepv

    DOOR GAP

    Th first thing I would check is if the driveway slab is at the same level as the garage floor.
  24. 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