Adam_Gibson

I've used the hot key but never got used to it. Much prefer the new method.

Got it. Thanks for the compliment.

Thanks Larry. What's OT?

I haven't used the new line features yet, but I look forward to it. I just noticed another thing that's cool. I like to render using the watercolor tool. I've lessened my use of photorealistic raytraces in order to provide a more abstract look for clients, but many of the manufacturer's stone textures take forever to render. Not anymore! It flies through it. I don't even have time to write this post. Still waiting for a cabinet lift-door. Maybe someday. . . .

There are some major improvements in this release. So far, my favorite is the Active Layer Display Options window. Holy moly, what a time saver! Since it's always open (in my case on a second monitor), anything I select in my plan is automatically selected in the layer window. It makes displaying and changing objects and their attributes a snap! There are other great features that I'm sure we'll all proclaim. Having said that, my opinion of this release is that it's an improvement for our workflow, but not a milestone (stairs anyone?). They can't all be huge releases though, and I welcome this one. My 2¢.

I hope it helps!

I edited my previous posts to reflect the correct font.

I do use text blocks in my layouts. Quite large ones. No problems that I can see. I was mistaken about the Window's font. It is actually blueprintdbt.

That is interesting. I've never had a problem with my font. I just opened an older layout and elevation in which I used Window's Blueprintdbt with lots of text. No issues.

If this helps, I do this every time a new version comes out and never have issues. Change every text default on the profile plan to Window's (if you use a PC) "Blueprintdbt." It never changes. I don't use Chief's fonts for that very reason.

Unfortunately, I believe you will have to explode it and resize each piece manually.

I think I just answered myself. Here it is. http://www.chiefarchitect.com/whats-new/

Where would one find these? Inquiring minds want to know!

Yeah. Forgot about her!

By the way, the fish died during the photo shoot.

Thanks Curt. All this to say that I actually own a genuine Saarinen table purchased from Knoll (see pic). I started this thread with the hopes that the edge profile would be out there somewhere. In fact, it's not even on the patent application. I can trace it myself, and will. It wasn't laziness, but the desire to get the true profile from Knoll as the wires on a contour duplication gauge are of sufficient thickness disallow precision, especially with the subtle top bullnose radius.

Wow Curt. Thanks!

I will post! Thanks!

Alan, to answer your question: yes. I am trying to copy an iconic, but hopefully not copyrighted, design. I don't believe one can copyright an edge profile. I am designing an oblong table that I'd like to precisely mimic the Saarinen's edge profile. I appreciate the feedback. I think I'll just use a contour duplication gauge, aka the ole trim-cheater, and rely on my field measurements. I'll post the profile here in the unlikely event that anyone wants it.

I didn't frame my question correctly. I'm not asking how to do it. I know how to make a molding/edge detail. I'm asking if anyone out there has the actual detail/dimensions for this iconic table edge. It's so cool and I don't want to bastardize it. I can't order one from Knoll because the one I need is oblong, so I'll have to have it made. It must be highly protected; I can't find the specs anywhere!

The question isn't how to draw an edge profile. I'm trying to exactly duplicate this design. And perhaps it's an intellectual trade secret but I can't find the copy of that profile anywhere!

Does anyone happen to have this? I'm doing a detail for a table, and can't find it on any CAD sites. It's the famous Tulip Table. Very cool profile as the table looks like it's less than a half inch thick but in reality it's more like 1.25 inches.