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Here's the download link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8t8k1pusihbbw130kn9nt/h?rlkey=h0nuxj7mlfz5cg3p1664wlh11&dl=0 Thanks, Kevin

The plan is too large to post here. I can upload to DB and provide a link.

I may have found another issue with the latest release of X15. I am creating a cross section and want to display “Cabinets, Custom Backsplashes” only so that I can send off for a quote – see attached video. As you can see the screen will not update with a change in the layer’s visibility. On an individual basis there is no problem; however, when I select all layers to turn them all off and then select a couple that I want visible, nothing appears. I've been using this technique for years with no problems. Can anyone confirm this? 14.08.2023_08.05.21_REC.mp4

Thanks Rich. I just PM'ed you with an upload link. Kevin

Eric - is it even possible to go back to the last version of X15? A download somewhere?

IMAGES showing proportion not matching original symbol. I have tried inverting dimensions too.

I tried creating it in plan view (btw - it was drawn in another program before and imported) and it still doesn't work. It becomes oversized. I tried stacking it with other molding profiles and the shape becomes skewed no matter what I enter for width, length, repeat. It did come in oversized the first time and I had to adjust it down. Definitely something off here. I will report this too.

Thanks Eric. I'll give it a try. I would never have thought that would affect it.

Got you! I was out of town this week working from my laptop and just updated my workstation at home. Had I thought about it before updating the workstation this morning, I should have checked the symbol prior to doing so. I'll report back on what Chief has to say...

I am attempting to create a piece of dentil molding. I've model the simple shape at the correct scale (even the dialog window confirms the size is correct). When I go to use the dentil, it comes in WAY oversized as show in the image below. The poly molding line is 24" square and I am only able to show one LARGE repeat of the molding. Admittedly, I can adjust the size in the molding dialog box and change the repeat; however, I am unable to change the depth to 1/4" which is the appropriate depth. I have attached the CALIBZ file too. Is this another glitch since the update? If not, what am I doing wrong? Thanks, Kevin dentil.calibz

Thanks Mick. I updated a day ago and just tried the symbol. It still doesn't work. I just reported it to Chief.

Hey Mick. Sorry for the delay in replying. Here again, I had no idea there was a reply. I think this may be a bug which I will now report. I've been using this model for at least a year with no problems.

Teatime - thanks for the reply. I apologize for the long delay. I was not notified as I usually am that I had a response. It's not Z-fighting as the light strip and control button are offset enough to avoid this.

You can see the glow when the camera is perfectly perpendicular to the symbol but not at glancing angles. Weird, as I've been using this symbol without any issues for over a year.

Ever since updating V15 in the last couple of days, the glow has stopped working on this particular symbol - see images and symbol attached. The "white lighting" on other symbols works okay. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix? Untitled 1.calibz

Jason - I think what you're saying is if I make the layout box much larger than I really need, the image would show up with the correct aspect ratio. That is not what I am seeing. Further this makes it difficult to keep any consistency between each page. I am showing one camera view on each page of an 11" x 17" layout and would like all the camera views in alignment from page to page. Copying and pasting the layout box to a new page provides unreliable results and there is no function to relink a new camera view, so I would have to set up each new layout box from scratch and hope I get it close to the format on the previous page. As this would be so much work, I might as well export each camera out to an image file and use those within the layout box.

Got it. Thanks.

My intended reasoning and process are exactly as you describe above. The aspect ratio keeps changing within the layout box (even when resizing concentrically) and this is a known issue by tech support. Further, the images do not automatically refresh leaving jagged edges even when idle.

Jason - What is the "X" key? Some type of shortcut? Another potential reason for the problem on my system is that I have a wide screen 34" monitor that I split in half among two applications.

@SHCanada2 @Kbird1 @robdyck As promised here is an update. I just got a call from Nigel in Tech Support. They are aware of the limitations with exporting camera views to layout. They are working on a way to batch print multiple camera views and/or send camera views to layout with a predefined aspect ratio. They felt both should be a feature within Chief although could not comment on a time frame. For now, the best way to go about it is to do what Rob and I have been doing by exporting each camera view individually to a file and then linking this image file to a layout within the plan set (if required).

Jason - I just did. I'll let you know what I learn.

I've just been compiling them in a PDF and sending to clients. I was hoping to automate the process by using layout so that future changes to the design would update within the layout box; however, the aspect ratio keeps changing although the layout box stays the same size. I guess the only way for now is to print them to file and insert into a layout box which defeats the purpose.

I use them all the time for my cabinetry elevations. It saves a lot of time with all the revisions I have to make due to indecisive clients! For house plans, not so much.

This is EXACTLY what I'm doing now. I was hoping there was an even faster way. Therefore, my attempt at printing them through layout which would make future revisions much easier.

Yes, that's a nice feature of TM. AutoCAD has batch printing too which is why I am asking. I'm guessing it has something to do with the ever changing window size based on whether I have the browsers open or not. Like I said above, it's quicker for me to open each image individually and export as a JPG or similar.