HumbleChief
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Nice solution IMO...
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Please post a readable plan......sorry couldn't resist...
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I get the same message - it looks like a ledger stone artifact - but you most likely already knew that...
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"Always Display Active Cameras" will show the 'active' camera even though the layer is turned off. If the layer is not turned on as soon as that camera is no longer 'active' the display will disappear. Not sure what it is used for but there may be a case where it comes in handy. Layers give you complete control.
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I wrote them a letter concerning same. There's nothing inherently wrong with Photo Shopping images, heck we're fooled by them every day, but to not mention that the images were Photo Shopped, to me, is an ethical violation that I don't think is cool. Sure it removes some of the punch from the advert to know images were PS'd but what's more important, punch in an ad or honesty in an ad? I vote the latter...
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Probably not the best way because when you close the 'active' camera the call-out will disappear - exactly what you don't want. Layers will help you garner complete control of your plan. Maybe this video will help.
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Yes, as I said in the third post above, Again, sorry I'm could not be of more help to you. Perhaps Robert can share his technique to create rope lights?
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The fact that you have to ask raises some ethical issues for me. Turns out it's photo shopped and I personally don't think it's cool to show a photoshopped image in Chief's marketing info without clearly stating that Chief does not have the capability to create such images without an external photo image editor. I can see no reason that someone wouldn't buy Chief and begin to try and reproduce that image using only Chief's tools only to find out it can't be done within Chief. I would be pretty angry if I didn't know better. How many of those other shots required Photoshop to reproduce? And why isn't that mentioned in the brief article? Surprisingly and unnecessarily deceptive IMO.
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That was a great video, lots of info...
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NICE... I just tried this and it works but only if the camera is 'active' - if you close the camera view the layer control takes precedence. BTW I have each type of camera on a custom layer; ELEVATION CAMERAS and SECTION CAMERAS - just gives a little more control of cameras.
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The call-outs always show when the elevations are open in the layout as you've discovered but they are also on a layer that may or may not be turned on in your plan view. Just make sure the layer that the 'cameras' are on is turned on in all views you want them to show up in. You can also put them on a custom layer if that works better for you.
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Thanks Robert, it actually tries to load in to X9. I'll see if can use it from there. But won't open, says it was written by a later version - too funny. Laughing at myself. Changed the association in Win 10 and imported fine. Haven't looked at it yet - thanks. Wow have no idea how you did but it' pretty cool. Not so cool that it takes that much work to create a very common light source.
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Maybe don't "print in color"?
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Great idea but could not download the symbol.
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Nice illustration Alan...
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Ouch....Thought there was a better way?
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Aamir, After reading your post again and trying a couple techniques I can see a google search may not answer your questions. Sorry I can't be of more help. Did you figure it out?
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I'm not sure there is ever any one "only way to go" as every building and project is different and needs to be looked at as a unique project with variables that can only be guessed at in many cases. A GOOD builder may understand this but even the BEST builders can be surprised by as built conditions that are unique to that particular project. Each project is different and each project should be treated as such IMO. There's no single approach that will work in every case and good builder will have those conditions written up as unknowns in his/her contract and will have made that clear to the client before any work is started. Still many landmines out there and if anything will show those landmines it's a remodel of an older home.
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Google is your friend... https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6189/trey-coffered-ceiling-with-led-strip-light-in-a-master-bedroom-lake-point-project.html?playlist=151 https://www.google.com/search?q=chief+architect+rope+light&oq=chief+architect+rope+light&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60j69i64.5276j1j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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We (the contractor I am working for and myself) do quite a bit of field verification before finalizing plans but it's mostly stuff like existing framing that we can see in an attic so the structural engineer can accurately spec the new framing etc. Rarely tear out any walls or ceilings before permitting. before a contract is signed. Would still be hard to totally rely on a scanner for accurate behind the wall information because one missed pipe or electrical wire could be disastrous. Curious - how does insulation affect those scanners?
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Those scanners look pretty amazing and would pay for themselves in very short order - if they worked. I used to be a general and cutting holes in multiple walls was standard procedure but each hole, if not part of the scope of work, cost money to patch. Not thousands, but hundreds if the exploratory was extensive enough. The hard part would be learning to really trust the tool to be accurate in ALL cases. One mis-read and there goes any savings the tool might have generated.
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By 'Rendering' can we assume you mean RayTracing? If so the CPU handles ALL of the RayTracing duties and will indeed produce some heat while doing so so cooling is important. I'm not that current on the best/fastest CPU's but if you want faster RayTracing then the CPU is where the budget should be stretched in my opinion.
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VIDEO LESSON - Screen Porch w/cathedral Clg
HumbleChief replied to SNestor's topic in Tips & Techniques
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Always inspired by the great work here and also a bit confused by the terminology. Are we 'Rendering' or 'RayTracing'? A little of both? And Physical Based 'Renderings' thrown in for good measure? Love all the work but if I need to create something stunning as you all have done am I RayTracing? ..or rendering...
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Doorway works fine for now but the plan may get more complex and may need that second floor - will keep that in mind.
