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Bob a Google search is the best way to at least get started with these things. Try the link below. Didn't read your post that well Bob - I don't see any reason a room divider won't work for what you're trying - almost quicker to try it than to post here. Let us know if you get it figured out. https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=barrel+ceiling+chief+architect&spell=1

That adds a whole new level of CAD illustration IMO. In a way 'bout time but I'll just say thanks.

Thanks Alan - had to add it to my Tool Bar. Works great.

What magic button are you referring to Alan? How is it used please.

That's some really good sleuthing you guys. I'll remember the pattern info for future plans.

Use a bifold door/glass/. Adjust framing, suppress casing/sill adjust height from floor and overall height. Larger windows use more units and mull together. Funny, after posting that I'm not exactly sure what an accordion door is? Either way I think you s could use bifold doors mulled together.

Couldn't view the video - just a blank screen.

Can't wait to see your vids Yusuf - didn't mention there's nothing in your post but I'm betting you know that.

Otis, Check your roof and ceiling framing member sizes. The roof is framed using 9 1/4" members and the ceiling is framed at 16". The flat roof type of construction you are using the roof and ceiling framing are one and the same as far as Chief is concerned. Change the ceiling framing to match the roof framing at 9 1/4" and those gaps disappear.

All lights on with Sun. 4:16 - remember that's with dual Xeons. I think that's where the computational power of a couple Xeons kicks in.

Rob, No way is your processor that slow with only the few Master Bedroom lights on. Remember the OP had ALL the lights on. Try it with just the MB lights on and see what you get. I'm going to try it with ALL lights and the Sun on just for grins.

All MB lights on, #59-63 and #81-2, with sun -18 seconds. Only lights 81, 82 and sun - 10 seconds.

Nice work Todd, I'll have to check the videos.

This time the new ALDO dbx. https://www.facebook.com/ChiefArchitect?fref=nf

I always use Google to search for solutions to Chef problems - much better than searching this forum. Use this search term "diamond shaped window chief" there's a couple 3 threads with the answer.

Can't chamfer edges that I'm aware of but adding brackets etc. - pretty easy. Here's a gate I created as a symbol with 3D hinges etc. Can't find the symbol but the Layout shows the 3D view. Each rail, each stile, each iron rod, each board, all the hinges, handles etc. created in Chief, saved as a symbol and imported into the drawing. Here's a better 3D pic.

Yeah even us dullards figured out Jing - literally all you need is a USB mike.

I so admire your willingness to venture into roofs to get this done. Would love to see a video Yusuf if you're set up for such a thing.

An expert in either Sketchup or Chief or Vectorworks can create this symbol in about the same time - under 5 minutes in Chief with Glenn's video proof above. If I just started Chief and I came from a Sketchup background I'd be screaming about the stupid Chief 3D tools. I'd be screaming in the same way if I came from Vectorworks or AnyOtherCAD. If I just started Sketchup it would take me MUCH longer to create this symbol and the same with Vectorworks etc. I keep making this point but for me Chief can make all the symbols I need for my business. Awkward at times and downright cantankerous at others but it can be done and having the forum member show their skills here is very refreshing and a great learning experience for me.

Glenn, Glad you got your video chops figured out with Jing. Look forward to more. Oh Yeah forgot you could change the angle of Symbols after they are created - nice tip.

Good points Rod and I agree. I really appreciate all the input in threads like these, so much still to learn - about all the options available.

Great input and like I mentioned in the video I posted there's people a lot smarter than me that will be here to add their knowledge. Also nice to see how a program like Vectorworks works, and especially in the hands of someone who has obviously used it for many years or at least is very proficient. As impressive as those features might be we are really comparing apples and bananas. Two programs with entirely different purposes and once again it comes down to a person's business and the model that works for them. If someone thinks Vectorworks is fast at these tasks then so be it, but the long, long, long, learning curve has been forgotten as one 'blazes' through such tasks, which look neither fast nor easy to someone unfamiliar with a program like Vectorworks, or TurboCad or WhateverOtherCAD. For me personally I don't want to learn Vectorworks or AnyOtherCAD. I don't want to create symbols that require that kind of complexity and expertise. Why? Because my business does not require it. If yours truly does then my empathy extends to the amount of effort required to get all the needed pieces completed for your business. I can create or import almost anything in Chief that is needed to run my business and satisfy my clients but I also accused Chief tools of being an insult to the term pathetic in its implementation and I even think that's too kind. It's a struggle in Chief but it gets easier over time and there's ways to get everything I need for my business done in Chief. Again business model, business model, business model. Not rooting for Chief and wish things were easier but learning another program and the (overlooked and barely mentioned) incredible learning curve is not for me. Please Chief spend some time improving these (non) features for those who need them.

You probably have to create a symbol then tilt that - one of Chief's weakest points IMO. Here's a video on how I would do it. http://screencast.com/t/GEOrzzjOCIWl

Thanks Curt, Hard to imagine adding to the huge amount of existing videos but if there's a specific problem someone has maybe I can help with a video, other than the fact I'm usually asking instead of instructing, maybe I can help.

Try these. http://www.chieftutor.com/roof/