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I can only comment on what I see when I open the plan in the reader (you can download a free AutoCAD Viewer here https://www.autodesk.com/products/dwg-trueview/overview ) so I would guess that's the case unless AutoCAD will allow different layer sets. Perhaps someone with AutoCAD can chime in here. Be sure to read the info that comes up when you click on the 'Help' tab in the DBX.

Nily: To export all floors, go to File/Export/Export All Floors (DWG,DXF). There are several more steps which are pretty self explanatory (take advantage of the 'Help' button on the DBX). Once you've gone through the process, everything will be on one floor and you'll just have to switch off the layers you don't want to see. Check out this article from the Knowledge Base https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00013/converting-plan-files-to-dwg-or-dxf.html Hope this helps - Eric

Substance Player is a great tool, it's bailed me out several times already.

I'd be happy to review your plans.

Here's a simple offset tile pattern I created with Substance Player:

This is a perfect application for Substance Player. If you don't want to go through the download and learning process (it's pretty simple), do a search for an offset tile image in your favorite search engine.

Is this what you're looking for? https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/d4aea22c-49c5-4b01-8a6b-01ff2680cc4e/Plantation-Shutter

Are you adding the shutters through the 'Treatments' tab in the window DBX?

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Save the snipped image to a folder of you choice (I use 'Pictures') on your hard drive then import it to your user library as a new material or background. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00007/importing-and-applying-a-custom-picture-to-a-frame-computer-or-tv-screen.html

Check to make sure you have the height to top/bottom set correctly.

This looks like something I can help you with. Give me a call so we can review further. - Eric

Go into the DBX for your camera. In the 'General' tab, you can specify different rendering techniques to show and also if you want to 'Show Color'.

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Yes, check out this article from the Knowledge base- https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00516/sharing-a-plan-file-with-a-home-designer-user.html

What type of help are you looking for?

Open the DBX for the cabinet and go to the 'Door/Drawer' tab, from there you can make the adjustment to the 'Door handle'.

Make copies of your floor material and label each one for the chosen space. You can then choose the he specific material for each space in you room DBX as usual. These copies will reside in your user library.

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Try using a resized soffit.

Adrian: Without seeing your plan or knowing your system specs (Chief Version, video card), it's hard to say exactly but In my own experience, I've found that two of the most important parts of producing a nice rendering are lighting and materials. My tip for lighting is to use ambient lighting sparingly (if at all) and focus instead on adding your own lighting. Experiment with sunlight settings (go easy on the intensity) and be sure to turn on shadows. Material properties are also key to creating a realistic look (check the Knowledge Base for some articles and videos on this). There's no magic setting, you just have to experiment to learn how each setting effects the look of your rendering. Like the old saying about how to get to Carnegie Hall, practice! Once you get the hang of the basics you can get a really nice rendering from Chief. Here's one I modeled and rendered in X13: Hope this helps - Eric

What do you mean by 'curtain cove'?

For anyone who is struggling with PBR, take a look at this video from the Knowledge base: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2426/physically-based-rendering-technique.html These videos provide a lot of great tips on how to set up for the best results. The ones on lighting and materials are especially helpful; https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/playlists/103/ray-trace.html

Without seeing your plan, I'd say it's because glass is reflective and the amount of reflection will depend on the lighting inside and also the angle of the sun setting. Take it easy on the ambient light settings as well, too much makes a scene look flat.

I made a few adjustments: Camera settings - Turn off Bloom, Set Ambient Occlusion to 25%, Set lighting for 'Default Light Set' Rendering Techniques - In Std tab set Ambient to 0. In PBR, set 'Camera Exposure' to .15, 'Daytime backdrop Intensity' to 25. This should get you started. From here, you can adjust the lighting, sunlight and shadows and also work on your material properties. Hope this helps -Eric