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With the screens being so wide these days I prefer to have the task bar on the right side of my screen. I have really gotten used to it and it works nicely! Also it does not obstruct Chief when I'm in full view as attached picture.

Updated my computer specs in my signature. You would think with all these fancy new gadgets that it would fix itself! 

Yes I can access the digital locker. I just purchased this new computer a week ago so everything is new. It all started when I was trying to convert some cad auto desk files into Chief 

I just has that working circle and it wont let me do anything. I have to bring up the task manager to shut it down.

My internet is working great. I have three monitors and I can serf the net and open other programs even when CA is hung up.

Hey guy's,

Could use a little help. My Chief Architect program wont open and I'm not sure why. Please see picture below and you will see what opens when I try. I deleted the program and re-installed it a couple of times. I got it to work for a little wile but I am now having the problem again.

Any help would be much appreciated

Thank You

Did you want to see them on the floor plan like this?

8 hours ago, MarkMc said:

$3k note the desktop CPU. If I were getting a machine today I'd get a Clevo with 8700k/gtx1070, 16gb, 960pro,  at HIDevolution.

 

Just helped a client configure a Sager from Xoticpc  with 7700hq and gtx 1070 for $2k

 

Agree about not getting 4k screens at on screens under 27 maybe 24. 

Thanks for the info! I really appreciate it.

7 minutes ago, Kbird1 said:

 

the Y520 and the Y720 are both computers I looked at myself and the Pricing wasn't bad but I found reviews say the Screen was lacking especially in Colour output but Scott Harris and Johnny got the Y520 with the 1050ti and say it works great ....

https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/17026-macbook-pro-or-dell-precision-laptop/?do=findComment&comment=143216

 

Being the Laptop is not my main Computer I decided to try the same specs as above since my Surface3 os no longer a viable Option for x10. I have ordered a Acer Nitro 5 AN515-51-76YG

15.6" Laptop (i7-7700HQ, 16GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Home) 

as reviews seemed better screen wise, and it is on sale at the moment ( end of line I suspect)

 

if it was my only computer I would spend more for a better VideoCard  eg the 1060 or 1070

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Acer-Nitro-5-7700HQ-GTX-1050-Ti-Laptop-Review.251846.0.html

 

The Acer Helios 300  also gets good reviews .

 

I saw Microsoft had a Pi Day Sale this week , 30% off ...might be worth checking them out , I have had good luck buy from them direct as far as "After Care" Service goes....

 

But then again I guess the Guy you got that system from will likely bring the new one in for you?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is all really good information!

I will bring all of what I learned and go to Jim with it on Monday so I can figure out what I want to do. Its not about the good deal for me at this point its about having a system that is right for me because its my livelihood. No price for that! I just need to get my work done and not sit and look at the dreaded hour glass or the spinning circle!!! LOL

Thank You!!!

I really like the feel of this Leovo and the reviews are good from what I've seen.

Check this one

3 minutes ago, MarkMc said:

Yes-Sager/Clevo are gaming machines- the GTX980m (or any GTX card) 

As to laptop vs desktop it depends on needs -being completely mobile makes me money...and to a lesser extent personal preference-I prefer not be fussing with clouds and transferring files or settings. I pay a little more, though not as much as it once was, and give up a little (only a little) in upgrade ability.

Do you mind me asking what you  paid for your laptop?

5 minutes ago, Alaskan_Son said:

I'm sorry Joey, but I think you may have been given bad advice.  It may be that your guy's experience is working against him.  A lot of other CAD/CAM software works great in a workstation environment but Chief thrives on gaming systems.  I do agree that you're better off investing in a PC than a laptop, but if I had to choose between your laptop and a gaming laptop for Chief, I'd pick the gaming system 10 times out of 10.

I really appreciate the input. I think Jim was just trying to help but I do believe that it was bad advice because I went in willing to spend the big bucks and specifically asked about the gaming system and he really thought that I didn't need it. The good thing is that he is willing to give me my money back so I can get something else.

I like working on Laptops because for one thing I'm use to it and the more important thing is I travel a lot so I like to always be mobile.

28 minutes ago, MarkMc said:

I've been working on laptops exclusively for a decade, they suit me and my business. My experience doesn't match what your friend says, except for battery life. (more performance = less battery life).  Main point being that Chief works better on gaming machines than workstations; just see what folks on this board use. (I've had both)

 

To your question- I have 32GB ram on the current Sager and it never gets close to being used. I doubt you would notice a thing upgrading that on your machine.

 

I cant tell from your description of your computer. Is it a gaming computer?

I know a guy that owns a computer store here in California and he sells a lot of these "Think Pad" computers. He does so because the demand for them are high for his professional customers that need good working durable portable systems. Most of them purchase these for their CAD programs and have been very happy with them. Jim (the owner) told me that he hasn't had any complaints but he did say that just about every computer he sells they ask to upgrade the ram right off the bat. Most b people will tell you that you should have a minimum of 32 GB of ram if your running any type of graphics (at least that's what I always seem to hear). Jim told me to try it and If it doesn't work then he will take the computer back no problem. I have known him for about 15 years now and he is a very fair and honest guy.

He suggested this computer because gaming laptop are not a very good option for the following reasons:

These machines cost some serious money. They aren’t cheap at all. You could purchase a gaming desktop and a very good laptop for the same price as just one gaming laptop. You are really cutting out many options by investing this kind of money in hardware like this.

The weight of it is a huge problem. While you might think it’s portable because it’s a laptop, it really isn’t that portable. It will be too heavy to carry around all day. Additionally, you will need a gaming mouse to go along with it which adds to the weight and makes it more complicated.

The battery life of these machines are fairly worthless since it’s running high power hardware. You will be stuck near a plug if you want to do anything more than an hour of gaming. This really defeats the purpose of using a laptop. Most people purchase laptops so that they can be portable.

There is a huge risk with these laptops. The parts on them tend to go bad quickly. You will have to service the whole computer versus repairing a part or two yourself like on a desktop. This will also up the cost of owning this type of computer over the long haul.

You can’t upgrade that easily. As a gamer you know it’s best to have frequent upgrades. A gaming laptop will become old much faster than a desktop that you can upgrade. Most gaming computer laptops have most of the upgrades already installed when you purchase if you are serious about gaming. This limits future upgrades which would require you to purchase a new model in order to upgrade.

Heat will make it uncomfortable to use and eventually kill your hardware. There is a limited life span with these devices compared to a desktop that can deal with heat better while playing games.

I didn't get a gaming card on my new laptop but I believe my video card is good. I noticed my CPU will max out for a couple of seconds when I make a change in the 3D view and so it needs a little time to gather itself and its really frustrating me when I'm on a designing roll. Even though the ram doesn't seem to be maxing out I was told it could still make a pretty big difference if I install more ram. I want to give it a chance before I take back and exchange it for something else because I really like this computer in every other way.

I currently have 16 GB ram memory in my computer and was going to upgrade to 32.

Can anyone tell me if this could make a significant difference when I'm working with 3D renderings if the rest of my computer hardware is sufficient?

In the future remember also that when your in the attic level you can turn on reference display to see your lower walls so you know where you need to place the attic walls that Chief does not add automatically. 

3 hours ago, Kbird1 said:

In X10 don't we have Room Divider and Room Divider_2 by Default in Wall Types or did I already do what Michael suggested and make a copy at 0.01" ( changes to 0" on dbx close)

 

M.

That's funny! Sounds like me.

There is only one room divider so you must have done it.

I'm more of a visual guy and I like the training video's but the knowledge base is faster sometimes depending on what you are doing.

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/?utm_source=Chief+Architect+Premier+20.1.0.43+x64&utm_medium=software&utm_campaign=Resource%3A+videos

10 hours ago, Alaskan_Son said:

They do that whenever there is a structural change between rooms.  To address this problem I recommend one of 2 things...

 

1.  Change the default setup for your room divider to make it .01" thick (either in the general tab or in the wall definition itself).

2.  Make yourself your own custom room divider wall type that is a single layer Insulation/Air Gap...that is also .01" thick.

 

I use this type of wall more often than I use the true 0" thick room divider.  Its far more useful for all sorts of things.  The 0" room divider still has its place though.

Great Advise!!! Thank You!!!

If you want to just put it over the drywall you can use the material region tool under the wall tools. Watch the video in CA for the "Wall Material Region" tool. There are several ways to achieve what you want to do.

It sounds like you need to go thorough some of the quick start video's and introduction videos.

My Hero! Thank You

So I also found it in the default settings so it wont come up anymore.

I thought I was just loosing my mind. Thank you for clearing that up!!!

Yes, Please Chief fix it ASAP!

Thank You Eric

I did that. The header lines are solid and the opening lines are dashed.

Its the dashed lines I can get to turn off.

Does anyone know haw to get rid of the dotted line in a door opening without having to turn off the doors layer? I don't remember ever having this problem before x10.

Thank You

I know what you all are saying but I don't even get the difference between a room divider and an invisible wall. The layer is the same for both and I don't understand that either.

I understand the concept of it I think but why are they not totally separate from each other as tool?