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I don't think so...not if all Plan Views are using the same layer set. If you turn it off on one plan view...then that item will be off in all plan views using the same layer set. Actually, Michael (aka Alaskan_Son) stated this in a previous post about Plan Views and Anno Sets. You really don't need Anno Sets...just change your "active defaults" and save the plan view with a unique name. That's all you need to do. At first I thought he was wrong...stupid me...turns out he is absolutely correct. Just modify your Active Defaults....

Now that is brilliant...thanks for the tip

Wondering if anyone else is having this issue. When I use the "full camera"...the view looks fine at first, but after a few minutes...and jumping back and forth to the plan...when I return to the full view there is a horizontal line right in the center of my screen. I changed the color theme...and the color of the line changed also. And...I don't seem to have this problem in any other software I'm running. I'm on a MAC. I've used Chief from version X6...never had this issue before. See pictures below...

Just a quick video on how to create a deck railing panel symbol...

MEGA DITTO HERE! Michael's posts have always improved my ability to use Chief. Thanks!

Thanks for that info...much appreciated. It doesn’t sound like a glitch...it’s consistent behavior. I’m satisfied.

Just did a test in X10...made a drywall wrapped opening, placed in library. Clicked on the library object...no preview. So...maybe this has always been the case. I really don't know...seems odd really.

I don’t think this was the case in prior versions. I made these openings in X11...so that can’t be the reason.

Still having a problem. I have placed specific sized drywall wrapped openings in my library. As you can see in Picture #1...there is no "preview" of this opening in the Library Preview panel. Also...when I clic "open object" for the library object...there isn't a preview in the DBX. Also...the show wall button is not in the tool bar....not even an option. So is this a glitch?

Well...if you look at the picture in my first post the "show wall" button does not appear. Not sure why. However, now it does appear. See attached picture. So...not sure what I did different. Or...if the software just fixed itself...not likely.

I don't do a lot of "split level" homes...or even homes with all sorts of level changes. Just not that popular in "flat as a pancake" Indiana. But...none the less, I don't find the structure DBX that difficult to work with. Oh...occasionally I've wanted to take a stick of dynamite to the software...but, mostly it works and I can figure things out. I doubt there is a piece of residential software on the market that doesn't have similar issues. Actually...the stair tool is what normally brings out my frustration with Chief. Again in X11 the guru's at Chief throw us a little bone of improvement with the hope that it'll keep us happy for 2 more years. And...it probably will. I'll just design ranch homes...

@BFogarty I think you will have to check the box on the "deck" tab to "automatically regenerate deck framing"...which will change the deck material.

I'm wondering if this is a glitch in X11. Attached is a picture showing the dialogue box of a "doorway" that has no casing or jamb. Was supposed to be a drywall wrapped opening... Why is there no "preview" picture in the DBX? Is this the way it always was?

I'd love to see a video from Chief...or one of the experts on here showing how to setup and used NOTES effectively. I'm surprised Chief wasn't prepared with a load of new X11 videos to help us all get a jump start.

Success! Thanks!

I did use the Library Import Button...imports fine. Some of the textures associated with the materials are not coming over.

Same result...maybe someone else should try downloading. Maybe I'm screwing something up.

Still missing texture file in: - Ceiling Gyp - Oak Plank Floor - Wall Textured Gypsum Board The Alder Cabinet material is really nice...

5131 Calacatta-Ceasarstone ALDER DEFAULT CABINET Ceiling Gyp Bd Oak Plank Floor Wall Textured Gypsum Board

Quoted you above so you would see this post; I downloaded your "Starter Kitchen Material Package" from your "X11 Ongoing Symbols Thread"...but I'm getting a "texture missing" on a number of the materials. Is this correct? I love the recessed light you created...works fantastic. The subway tile is great also...

I made "manual" changes to the roof. See attached. Roof issue - fixed.plan

Oh...yea, I see that now. I watched it mostly on my iPhone and never saw the YouTube symbol. Weird...ok, sorry about that.

Ok...but your video on PBR was much longer than 3 min

Not really...but I’ll work on something and post later. Thanks

Your video on PBR shows the possibilities. However most of what you went over was too advanced for me. Needless to say...but i was amazed. Also...I’m always torn about the value of spending a lot of time on rendering scenes. Seems like I waste a lot of time trying to get things just right...but can’t be compensated for the effort required. I would like you to do short videos that explain some of the basics...such as “what is an ambient occlusion map and how do you create one”. Then, where do you store the maps you have created. Same with the other maps. How do you create...what they do...and where do you keep them on your computer. Basic stuff...start at the beginning. One more thing. How do you post a video on Chief Talk without posting to YouTube? Thanks for doing a great video. Very eye opening.