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The space mouse works differently in CA as I have also found. With a bit of practice you do get used to it with muscle memory kicking in after a few hours.

Cool videos, you really have programmed that device to the max to work with Chief.

https://www.facebook.com/ChiefArchitect/videos/chief-architect-x8-3d-mouse-support/1343304632365452/ This is with X8 and the 3D Connexion spacemouse. Please check that it will also work in X15 the same way or just have @ValleyGuydemontrate his enterprise version for us.

I have downloaded CAX10 on my Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet and used my fingers to draw with. It is a little bit awkward but it does work to some extent even with a stylus. I did an as built measure up with a Motion Computing rugged tablet (Windows) about 15 years ago. Was using CA and a stylus to do it. I am also looking at getting an IPad Pro for as built surveys. It would certainly be great if CA worked on IOS or even a more compact program like the Home Designer ? Maybe someone could make a suggestion for a new CA Home Designer as built app for IPad ?

Yes I agree, and not only that but the structural integrity of the floor truss framing member remains intact with a full span and depth and with proper supports at each end. You could just increase the floor to ceiling height if need be to accommodate the trey ceiling ?

This is true but it depends on the type of user that you are. If you are a more in the line of construction and so much in the 3D presentation you may opt for SP. CA is much better for 3D presentation from what I gather from other professional users on this forum.

I have a very old HP 24 inch monitor connected to my M1 Max studio via HDMI. I am not sure if the MacBook has a HDMI port ? I would first ensure that the drivers for your monitors are up to date and compatible with the apple OS that you are using. You might need to talk to an IT professional ? edited: Your MacBook only has USBC ports, will another type of adapter work that is compatible with your Samsung monitor ?

SSA beta must be different to private beta. Always going to be some surprises in X16 and 3D dimensions is just one leaked clue. We just have to wait till it’s our turn to find out. If you got SSA you probably will not have to wait as long as me. Still it’s good to see CA getting better and better.

Nice work @glennw, would it still work by pulling the edges of the valley away a bit from the valley line and then creating a sloping molding profile so you can lower it ?

Looks like Eric solved your basic problem with NRD = No Room Definition, instead of open below. Unfortunately with CA you need to build your model with the conventional methods otherwise you will get all those difficulties that Eric has highlighted in his video. Once you get used of using those conventional methods, things will get better.

Did you look in your file folder to see if there is an auto back up file in there ? You can search Chief Architect back up files. This link may help you out ? https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00099/accessing-your-archive-files.html

Not sure what the means but I think in metric so I am just making sure if I have it correct .

That certainly explains it clearly to me and thank you for the screenshot too. I have seen some of your Chief Skills videos, great work.

I understand now what they were talking about. The manually edited wall will usually hold it height after ceiling height changes are made. 10 feet minus 8 feet 7 inches is 17 inches too short not 14 inches, is that right ? Thank you for the clarification.

Hi, I am very late to this post but I have a question regarding changing the wall height in the 3D window. I realize that this question above was asked when CAX11 was the current version. I watched a few videos on the new features in CAX11,12,13 & 14 from Chief Experts and saw Dan edit a wall in 3D. I’m not sure which version he was demonstrating but I think he said that “when you edit a wall height, the room definition changes and you can no longer auto rebuild the room” or something to that effect ??? I haven’t been able to find that video again and it may have been on the new features in CAX11 ??? Does anyone know what this is about or what version he may have been demonstrating ? It’s annoying not being able to find that resource again. I have conducted several tests in CAX10 and X15 trial with adjusting a wall up past the default ceiling height in 3D (single story house) and I can’t see that affecting the room definitions ??? Could be a special case or in a two story dwelling maybe ??? Thank you for any help in advance.