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Rodney:

I'm not sure if your version has this feature but if you can save the drawing as a PDF, then import it into your project you can use it as a template to place your trees.  Go to File/Import and see if there is an option to import PDF. If so, bring in the PDF and set it at the rear of the layer (open the object and click on "place at rear") and then adjust bthe size until it is at proper scale (you'll need some existing dimensions on your drawing to do this). I may not have all of the terms correctly worded as I am writing this from memory but that's the basic idea. Also, it's best to lock the PDF so that it dosen't interfere with your selection of other items placed on top.

Hope this helps, good luck to you.

I just got a request from a good client of mine for a 3D render of a housing development in fall or winter, they want to show the planning board what the view will be like for the neighbors without all the leaves on the trees. I started looking for icons of bare trees and shrubs online and have found a few so far. I also thought about bringing in a snow covered ground image as a material for the terrain. If anyone has ever done a project like this I'd appreciate your suggestions.

I'm having trouble with a Dutch Gable roof on my current project. I've viewed the video on building a Dutch Gable and have gotten most of the roof completed but it needs some fine tuning. I can't get the fascia right on the large gable in the center and I also cannot get a full return on the east (right) elevation gable as shown on the drawings. Also, some of the roof planes do not seem to meet correctly. My plan file and elevations are attached.

Carlino Final 1.PDF

960 Lake Road-manual roof.plan

I am looking for a simple video editor and am sampling Snagit & it's big brother Camtasia. I would ilke to import my Chief file (.avi) and add fades, captions and a soundtrack and then save it as an MP4 or MOV. Has anyone had experience with either of these programs or any other that would do the same?

I just downloaded Blender and was able to import the FBX file which I then exported as both 3DS & OBJ. I then tried importing each as a 3D symbol but, like the DXF, I get no finishes.

If you are working on a laptop, try Cooler Master. I have one for my laptop which acts as a small stand and has two built in fans to keep things running smoothly.

I have been asked to Ray Trace some file which were created in Revit. I have been sent files in DXF, DWF, FBX & RVT. The only one I can import in X6 is DXF which does not give me 3D. My customer says that the FBX file will have everthing I need but X6 will not open it. I tried to import it into SketchUp Pro but same problem. Does anyone know of a way to get this file into a Chief compatible format?

Ahh... that was my problem. I imported the picture as an image instead of as a material, thanks for pointeg it out.

Oops, forgot to attach the image, here it is.

I am trying to create a herringbone pattern with a hardwood floor (similar to the attached image). I tried specifying the pattern in materials definition window but this only works for vector views not 3d and it also does not have an effect on the plank size. Has anyone else been able to achive this?

Thank  you to everyone for your input, I will give your suggestions a try. Hopefully, I will make the jump to Chief Premier later this year. 

Has anyone used photo-editing software (I am using GIMP 2.8) to enhance the quality of 3D renders? I have reached the limit of what I can get out of HD Pro 2015 and am looking for a way to juice up my results until I am able to upgrade to Premier.