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Looks like I am going to uninstall X10 and reinstall- Have not done that before - any tips so I don't lose libraries- details etc... I am also eligible to upgrade to X12 which I suppose this is as good a time as any?

Talked to tech support and no real help. They did mention a program called Nahimic that can cause issues. Nahimic is in the computer but i can't see how to uninstall it. Anyone have any experience with this?

thanks Dermot- I called tech support today and we discussed exactly what you are referring to - After I got off the phone I downloaded the 05-15-2020 driver update for my Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 card. Rebooted the system to be sure that CA was using it and still locks up when trying to open an object for spec of creating a render view. I literally just tried to create a render view on a completely blank plan and got the blue spinning wheel of death. Of course I am stupid busy right now and have no time for this

so just tried placing a symbol for a cooktop on a blank plan - then went create 3d camera view and locked up again-

thanks Mick- i had another CA user i have been collaborating with and opened some plan files he sent me recent;y - may have something to do with that?

Just had an irritating new issue- every time I select an item- cabinet- fixture- etc.... and try to open for specification, Ca locks up and I get the blue spinning circle of death. Doesn't matter if it is a new or existing plan. Anyone lese ever run into this? much appreciated

Also think about the extra excavation needed to set up footing and wall forms - concrete contractor will need room on both sides to work. Trench footing eliminates that.

Comes down to labor really- if your excavator cuts the trench clean and you can run 1 form on the permimiter it sets up pretty quick. Also you need to decide of you need the stemwall standing tall off the slab on the interior or if the framed wall can sit right on the slab.

Also you may want to verify if L hooks will required from footing into slab

Must be talking about 4" mono slab and 24" thickened perimiter footing. No reason to pour entire slab at 24" deep.

looks like Print2cad 2020 is about 240.00 There is a free download here-https://print2cad.en.softonic.com/ Looks like it is Print2cad 2015

Came in smooth -thanks Mark What did you use to convert to DWG

Thanks Mark- still running X10 however

Used Online converter and imported PNG- had to resize the image but appears we are on the right track. will follow up with results thanks as always

Attached- doesn't even appear to be a large file 299kb A203 DIMENSION PLAN.pdf

I dis a search but did not find what I was looking for so here goes- I often have to import a floor plan pdf into CA and then add text or symbols for elec- mech - plumbing - etc... The PDF file slows down the maneuvering significantly. Scrolling in and out becomes very labored. is there a way to manipulate the PDF file to make the process work smoothly? much thanks

I am looking in the materials DBX and don't see an option fro reflectivity- is it a materials setting or a raytrace setting or ????

Thanks Joe- you the man as usual!

I am working on a raytrace view and while most of the colors and textures stay fairly consistent with the original render view the pool water changes significantly. Any suggestions appreciated.

Just wanted to follow up on my new rig. Arrived last Friday and installed Monday- SO far very happy . Total for unit was just over 1800.00 Thank you all very much for the information - Markus , the guy that ordered and installed found your comments very helpful.

Seems like 2 layout files in the plan folder. Send to each separately?

Do you mean the actual window sizes? Those labels can be displayed in elevation view. Dimension strings in elevation view seems quite odd.

Agreed!

Not 100% sure where you are headed but I use Carbonite and on the rare instance that I have needed to recover files it has worked well.

thanks much will pass it on to my guy