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You might also find a decent model online. Here's a selection from 3D Warehouse https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/search/?q=cupola&searchTab=model

You can turn lights on and off and adjust other properties in the 'Adjust Lights' panel. It is accessible from the drop menu on the 'Adjust Lights' button in the menu bar (look for the light bulb symbol). You should also click on 'Light Set' in the DBX for your camera. Here's a good overview from the Knowledge Base https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00777/working-with-light-sources.html

The OP asked "if it's possible to show pocket doors open and pushed back in 3d?"

This is simple to do. Just open the DBX for the door and in the 'General' tab, adjust the swing angle (works for pocket doors too), then go to the 'Options' tab and click "Show Open' in the 3D Display section.

Draw in a polyline and then convert to a molding.

Hi: I'd be happy to help you with renderings, please call or email me directly if you'd like to talk. Contact info and website address are in my signature. - Eric

Oops, I thought I was in the Q and A section.

You should post this on the 'Seeking Services' forum.

This sounds like a project I can help you with. Please contact me direct if you'd like to discuss, phone and email are in my signature. - Eric

Hi Laurence: I've done many projects like this and would be happy to talk to you about your project. Please contact me directly (phone and email are in my signature). - Eric

You first need to convert this to a symbol. Select the entire door and right click, click on 'Convert Selected to Symbol' at the bottom of the box. Once you have done this, select the symbol and then click on the symbol editing bottom at the bottom of your screen (usually 3rd in from the left). Use the rotation commands in the DBX. Check out this article from the Knowledge Base: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01021/editing-a-symbol-s-rotation.html

DJ: This may be something I can help you with. Give me a call or email me direct, my contact info is in my signature. Eric

I've used Firefox for many years (on the latest version now) and have never encountered this problem. I just downloaded several libraries yesterday without issue, perhaps it's a Windows problem.

Hi Michael: I've worked with several builders on similar projects and would be happy to help, you can see samples on my web page (link in my signature). Please call or email direct, contact info is in my signature. Eric

This is a 'watercolor sketch' of an outdoor event pavilion:

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Hi Cari: I'm a longtime Chief user in business since 2013 and would be happy to talk to you about your projects, you can view samples of my work on my website which you can access through the link in my signature. I typically work at a flat rate based on a pre-defined scope of work but can also work hourly if you prefer. If you'd like to discuss further, please email or call me direct, contact info is in my signature. Eric

Hi Bernie: I'd be happy to help with your project. Please call or email me directly, contact info is in my signature. Eric

Like Joe said, you won't see it in a Vector view, try standard or watercolor.

You'll need to import the image into your user library as a new material which you can he specify as a finish in the dialog box for your frame (or whatever you're using).

What specifically are you trying to do?

Glad that worked for you.

It is possible to get really nice results from the Ray Trace feature in Chief. I've found that the most important things to learn are materials (and material properties), lighting and Ray Trace settings. There's really no easy answer, you just need to take the time to learn each of the settings and experiment so you can see the effect on the final image. Below are a couple of examples that were modeled and rendered in Chief: A great place to start is with these videos - https://www.chiefarchitect.com/search/?default_tab=video&q=ray+tracing

Have you tried adjusting your default settings?

You should create separate layers for your lighting dimensions and any other dimensions that you want to keep separate and then turn on those layers in the applicable plan view set., To create a custom layer, click on 'New' tab at the bottom of your layer display options list.A box will come up in which you can enter the name of the new layer then click 'OK'. Once this is done, assign the dimension of your choice to the new layer. Hope this helps - Eric