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No, X12 will install alongside X11, you can finish Projects already startedin X11 and start New projects in X12 that way if desired. On 1st startup it will offer to "migrate" you X11 Settings , Chief suggests you don't migrate Templates ( but rebuild them each version for the new Templates provided) and not to migrate Toolbars so you get the Icon for all/any new X12 features. When you download the file, the 2 links in green below the download button are PDFs to give you more info on the Process. If not done already , in the digital locker accept the upgradeon the right 1st....then there will be a download button for the File. Mick. chief-architect-x12-migration-guide.pdf x12-new-features.pdf X12-Premier-Interiors Comparison-Matrix.pdf chief-architect-x12-download-and-installation-instructions.pdf M.

Hi Rob ...just a small update since I ran into this one myself this week, trying with a new Asus Laptop to use a 2nd monitor and 3D views...... removing Sonic Radar alone solved it for me, there was no need to remove Sonic Studio or the " Nahimic Service" which is needed for Sonic Studio to work also. Discussed in this thread..... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/21770-external-monitors-not-working/?do=findComment&comment=222784 Not sure if the Dell stuff makes a difference with your setup though.... Mick.

There was an issue with the 2nd or 3rd Update and it was pulled off the Server 2-3 days later.... but is was only effecting people who were using Edit Area alot IIRC? The MAC version still has unexpected Close Out issues with no save warning ......AFAIAA....occasionally....but I don't think that is X12 specific or even MAC only, I just have seen it happen more on MAC Systems than on PCs personally. Other than that Issue I am not aware of any "Known Issues" with either version ...... unless you run Nahimic Sonic Software for the Audio on your Desktop or Laptop and try and use 3D on a 2nd Monitor ... ( ran into this myself this week ) but that is NOT a Chief Issue , and is perhaps the "Issue" you read about earlier this Year ? as it is an ongoing issue ...see pages 3+4 for more recent posts about it , including mine here : https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/21770-external-monitors-not-working/ The Chief FAQs on the close out issue..... https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-02940/troubleshooting-chief-architect-software-closing-unexpectedly-on-a-mac.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-03049/troubleshooting-chief-architect-software-closing-unexpectedly-on-windows.html

Looks Like you updated the OP after I posted earlier as I see the Pic there now ? it shows you are using the Buy List but as noted it effects the Framing not the Planks and Railings if that is the main concern ? I may not understand how you want Railings to show in the ML reading your OP? Looks like you just joined so a couple of Tips ... 1.)don't forget to check the KnowledgeBase (KB) FAQs here too : https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/category/59/materials-list.html 2.) Include your plan in Posts if possible - there are way to many settings in DBXs for people to guess at for many questions. Just make sure the Plan is closed and under 25 mb when you attach it to your post. 3.) I would suggest you update/add your Forum Signature , so people will always know what version you are using , and perhaps your computer specs ( for hardware related questions eg about 3D views, or even a name ...if you aren't the shy type see mine below..... and the how to here https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/18908-signature-here-at-chief-talk/ Mick.

Read up on Buy List in regards to the ML And in reference to the Deck Fascia..... if it ain't in the Plan it ain't in the ML ....... , CA doesn't make them automatically like the rest of the Deck Framing, but you can copy the Rim Joist to the inside or outside of itself and make the Outer one the correct material. ( may need to change Deck plank overhang to accommodate if adding copy to outside.) M.

right the Chief Symbol in your Library and Export it to the same place you keep all your Chief Libraries for safe keeping , maybe in a new Folder called Gene's Symbols , you do make a regular backup of the Whole User Catalog folder too right? eg to a Ext. HDD for future Reinstalls but you can also upload it here as Greg mentioned. Mick.

AFAIK Chief runs the Update before it Prints anything to make sure everything is upto date in the Layout before wasting (expensive) Ink.....but why I Print to PDF too 1st. M.

Should maybe call Tech support in the morning , but if you haven't backed it up , then the usual location in listed in Preferences>Folders>User Library Folder> the KEEP section , will have it's last location....... *** and for anyone else who reads this, a reminder go to your Library and Export the User Catalog regularly to a safe place like an Ext. Hard drive just in case. KB Article on how to.... https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00091/backing-up-and-restoring-library-content.html

Old version , but IF anyone knows it will be DJP as he supports all versions as part of his business..... @DavidJPotter

Still works the best ..... some of the others rely on Windows file associations to be correct and if you have multiple versions of Chief installed it may install into the wrong version with a double click. Drag and drop seems to lose the textures sometimes but the Library Menu > Import just works..... always in my experience. Don't know any easy way to clean up your User Library, sorry. In X12 in preferences there is now a button to "re-associate X12" with the File extensions like .plan, .layout ( ruined by installing sketchup) , .calibz , and .calib file types.

I think Eric maybe right.... I still run Office 2007 , and it was in my Font folder, personally I've been using Swis721 (Included below too), which is very similar to Arial for a while for the same reasons. (Swis721 is similar to Mac's Helvetica Font which is how I came across it ) FONTS : Gothic+Swis721-Fonts.zip Mick.

as always --- post the plan --- or at least an example of the issue you see ....... looks like to me anyway , those aren't NKBA Dims ? maybe 1/4" auto Elevation Dims ? M.

Possible in Chief ..... but not in Home Designer AFAIK .....not sure they can even make Symbols ? but maybe that changed? M.

Guess I need to do some testing then ....I've seen a number of posts in the past that said they didn't but I may have assumed not in a Schedule as to mean also not in the ML?. Considering what P-Solids get used for , having them all in with the Exterior "Trim" probably isn't a good thing either though.... M.

These are the Others you might run into some day....

I don't believe P-Solids get added to material lists or Schedules but have the advantage of being able to be added to the Library for future use , unlike Framing Members , but if the ML is important then using framing eg a Rafter is the way to go and maybe why Eric used that method. M.

For those without Geforce Experience ( not needed) there is a new Driver release Today........ but as usual if it ain't broke.... Nvidia has released new Studio Drivers today ( 8-17-2020) as well ..............Version 452.06 make sure you know whether you need Standard or the newer DCH Driver type for your computer or notebook... https://www.nvidia.com/Download/Find.aspx?lang=en-us# M.

It not ODD ( it is actually ) ....... it's a total PITA run into that one myself..... M.

All true and I agree ... I wasn't arguing about that at all. M.

I see what you mean now .....it should of been Count/100*1.10 to get 10% Her Total is correct but that is WITH the Extra added, not the actual "Extra" only. M.

You are free to do so. Send it in to tech support. That's the only way these things get addressed. there is nothing wrong with it.....BT just read it wrong... * in the Video at 3:30, She Multiplies X 1.10 ( or 10%) She doesn't add 110%

That is true off course , personally I don't reccomend the Paint Can Tool for Changing Wall Materials , better to Copy the Wall Definition and change the Siding ( or whatever) that way , so when the Client inevitably changes their mind you can just Change the Wall Definition and the Whole house will change ( well any wall using that Wall definition anyway.) M.

Yes it has always provided them in the Library for Use , but you would need to add them to the Wall Definition, for Chief to use them, as by default Chief's standard Drywall material is a 4'x8' sheet. * in the Video at 3:30, She Multiplies X 1.10 ( or 10%) She doesn't add 110% M.

Ahhhh..ok here you go......Gull Wing one too if you want to look at it. Shanes- Gullwing Super8 Motel Roof.plan Shanes- Dbl. Gable Super8 Motel Roof.plan for this Dbl.Gable one here is my steps: Made 30' square building Set Room Ceiling Height Set all 4 walls to Gable Roof Build DBX > set Auto Build, 10:12 Pitch AND 7'ft Overhangs Use Transform Replicate to raise the 2 Roof planes of the East-West Ridge 2ft ( move> Z-Delta +24" ) Joined Roof Planes back together Used Polyline Union to join the 2 separate parts of the East-West Roofs back into one plane ( delete original ) Hopefully I didn't miss a Step.... M.