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Mike: It would help if you post your plan but from what you describe it sounds like you need to define the space where you want on open ceiling using the room divider tool. Once you've done that, select the room, open the DBX and, in the ceiling section of the Structure tab, uncheck 'Flat Ceiling Over This Room' . Eric

Great site, thanks for posting John.

Nice models, thanks for posting.

360 Panoramic views are an option as well. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/403/360-panorama-renderings.html

Hello: If you would be open to outsourcing, I'd e happy to talk to you about your projects. My contact info is in my signature. Eric

I've changed my colors to the 'Stone' theme which gives me a medium grey background for the toolbars and I also use a light grey background for drawing background. It is easier on the eye's.

Quick overview-rev 11.13.19.mp4

Thanks to all, I now have what I need.

You could build this from polylines. There are some good articles and videos in the Knowledge Base that cover how to do this, it's not too difficult..https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/database.html

I do this type of work on a regular basis and I'd be happy to discuss your project with you. Please contact me directly, my information is in my signature. - Eric

I'm a long time Chief user and have worked frequently with designers, I'd be happy to talk to you about your projects. Please contact me directly, my info is in my signature.

Hello: I'd be happy to help you with your project. I'm a longtime Chief user and I do have experience working with Matterport (just finished one recently). I'm also equipped with an extensive library of materials and furnishings. Once I get a look at the project details, I can provide you with a written quote. Please contact me directly if you'd like to discuss further. Eric

I found several on 3D Warehouse https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/search/?q=tin%20ceiling%20tiles&searchTab=model

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

Open the DBX for the doorway and go to the 'Casing' tab and uncheck 'Use Sill/Threshold'.

That's great, glad I could help.

Yes, I forgot to close Chief. Try this one. HousePlan X12 to HD2021 (2).zip

Here you go... HousePlan X12 to HD2021.zip

So you just need an X12 file that is readable in HD2021?

That looks great Rich, I love your use of materials.

You can also leave the sunlight on but then adjust the color. Open the 'Adjust Sunlight' DBX and select 'Use Sun Angle' then select 'Edit". That will open another DBX, from there select the 'Lighting Data' tab and then you can adjust the color. Here's a good video from the Knowledge Base on this topic https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1917/ray-trace-rendering-render-scene.html

I always like to 'dress the scene'.

Nice job Robdyck. Here are some I modeled and rendered in Chief:

Upload it to Dropbox (free version works fine for me) and then send a link to your recipient.

If you just need to capture an image, try the Snip tool (Win7 and up), works great.