AlwaysEastern

Which version of Lumion are you using? I agree with Justin, but I believe that is only for versions 6 & 7. For later Lumion versions you may be able to export to Sketchup then to Lumion

Thanks Joe!

How do I get X9 catalogs to download to X9 version. Seems like a simple task...Right? All X9 catalogs download to X8

Yeh, thanks Perry. Chief is having a hard time making accurate connections with specific dimensions mostly for short segments of wall. Longer wall segments of my 10" stud wall with 90 degree turns are no problem. I can live with the framing being wrong, but missing drywall and walls in wrong places make it time consuming and frustrating to chase every wall connection. If I get one wall to look good, then the other wall I fixed prior reverts back.

I want to build 8" & 10" stud walls, with 5/8 drywall - overall interior walls width's would end up at 9 1/4" & 11 1/4". These walls are sporadic through the plan with 2x4 wall 16OC being the majority of walls. I have tested: furred walls a wall with two 3.5 studs with air gap between 8" and 10" studs I have also drawn out 2x4 stud walls to make with returns to make the width's I need which has way too many unspecified rooms. Ideally, I would want to build one wall with two 3.5" studs and 3" air gap between. Depending on the conditions with other walls, this results in a 65% success rate in getting correctly framed connections and room/plan dimensions that I want. I either get unrealistic framing connections even though playing with wall layers and build through tools. Walls will also snap longer or shorter than wanted or end walls or wall connections have visible studs in 3D views in certain conditions. These walls do however show nicely in plan view if they dimension to the right spots. I have played with general wall defaults, the wall structure tab, and edit wall layer section tool. None of which have given 100% results. Does anyone have suggestions or results they can share? X9 8 & 10 wall test plan.zip

Eric, I was actually able to get it to work by ballooning just as you stated. My original problem had boxed eaves and a crown molding below on gables and eaves. Chief support stated: "I tried this in X7 and it did the same thing. The issue seems to be specific to the boxed eaves. I believe the program is not mitering the eaves correctly."

I have had that happen to me before. I sent to Chief Jan 2016. There was no solution. Here is a portion of their response "I will report this to our developers so that they are aware of the issue, and maybe they can fix it in a future update/release."

Thanks Mark, Your insight and experience with cabinets is invaluable.

Is there a way to add separations and sub-titles similar to the image attached while using Chief's layout page index schedule?

Turned off outside environment light. Ambient occlusion 0.1 - 10.0. Direct sunlight intensity 10.0. Photon mapping on/no caustics. Didn't change your materials settings.

Based on your image - it looks like your three dimension string has gaps between the washer and dryer and the right wall. Check your dimension defaults. You may have it set to pick up the sides of the fixtures, furnture, etc.

X8 Template folder is correct. There is no sign of a Beta folder. Since I don't use Chief's templates, I am going to save a new X8 default plan template and call it a day. When X9 comes a long I will make sure to delete any versions of the Beta before installing new. Thanks for the help Alan!

Ok, thanks Alan. I have never changed my new plan default. I open my templates from "open plan". I use the "new plan" for creating symbols or testing out workarounds etc. I checked some of Chief's templates and they all give the same warning. Somehow Chief X8 Data/Templates are all from the old X8 beta version. What does your "Date modified" show for any of your Chief templates. Mine show they are from November 2015. Getting late - calling it quits for now - hopefully you did the same

If I am opening a New plan (cntrl+N) - that's when it happens. If I open a previously saved X8 template plan or plan then I don't get the message.

Thanks Lew, I figured. Now go to bed - it's 12AM on the right coast.

I haven't had time to address this till now. Does anyone else get warning messages when starting a new plan that say "This file was generated by a pre-release or beta version of Chief...."? I loaded the final X8 version when it was released and subsequently updated all new versions since and I still get a warning message every time.

I used two http://www.mockett.com/pcs34.html on a recent job and they pass code in every way in Southern CA. You can have a GFCI protected circuit or put a GFCI outlet first in series somewhere else in the kitchen. The biggest hurdle for me was clearance. They take up a lot of space in the cabinet box. You gotta be sure of the placement and of course that the client won't change the layout.

Nice work Bob, Congrats!

Thanks Greg!

Thanks Jon!

Thanks Joe!

If the Builder has Chief, he may tune into this forum...if so Mr. Builder, feel free to chime in... On a serious note: I get PDF's from architects all the time to bid and build from when I am not doing Design/Build. Those files from the architect, I print when needed and could care less about taking any copyrighted designs - they are solely for my subs to bid from and I use to build from to pay the bills. My files are locked for editing but as I said not printing. If someone really wants the design there are just too many ways to do so. I say do send the PDF's locked for editing/copying but NO way on sending Chief Files. That's equivalent to asking to borrow someones w_fe Many larger cities are establishing electronic submittals for plan check with electronic document requirements. The newer generation contractors are now migrating to working off of digital copies. I am in a unique situation where I also see the trade side: Sometimes I catch myself getting pissed when a sub takes my plans and treats them as if they were any old piece of paper to put their tools on and haphazardly drag through jobsite as each sheet starts pulling from the bindings on day one. By the time the project is done, the plans look like someones 15 yr old underwear. Not that I'd know what that looks like. That's when I regroup and realize there is a whole other motivation for the trades to have the plans. Those guys care less about my designs - just get er done and on to the next job. But there are few out there that have ulterior motives and this guy either has no social skills in the design world or...

Justin, Very nice. Ditto on Dennis's question?

:55 sec after adjusting lights per Jon's observation and suggestion

Thank you both, Cheryl - Did you have hear anything from tech support?, or did they tell you what you just stated. I agree with both your findings, however, unfortunately I never changed any of the settings to begin with to trigger this issue. I am assuming neither did you. I am officially retiring from this topic, there are some many other things that I would like Chief to improve on. As long as the edit handles stay visible and large enough to click on - I'm in the zen zone...