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You specified it should not have a "flat" Ceiling is my guess so you get the Sloped ceiling instead ...with the default material used. You also need to do you Forum Signature , like most others and let people know you are using X6 not X11 as the answers for your questions could be dramatically different these Days... *** To do your Signature .... go up to the top Right Hand Corner above and click on your UserName> Account Settings> Signature.... and enable Signature (will Turn Green) then add your Hardware Details and Chief Software Version, as different Version require different Answers. Mick

Is the "Panel" in the middle between the casements not glass ? I was thinking reading the OP I'd just use a Fixed Window and change the materials and sash sizes but my assumption maybe wrong? or I may misunderstand what the "middle" really is? M.

Thanks Graham , I'm still following along , I just don't have much to add to the thread myself..... Mick.

He wants to use the Manufacturer's Colours in their Library Dermot , so the usual way doesn't work as you can't assign them as the Pattern Colour it seems and only one (BAD) texture is provided. There is something wrong with the Mastic B&B Texture , it takes 12-15 secs to update a Wall Definition with it and even longer using the material definition tool to open it once on the Wall. Also due to the Texture sizing, 7" x 7", it makes the Siding look like it is "banded" on the wall. Personally I don't think it looks like B&B at all , the Batten appears reversed to my eyes......ie inset.... Personally I don't recommend "painting" Exterior Walls from past experience. M.

Take Elevation Views from each side (1) and then convert each Elevation Camera View to a CAD Detail (2) , then add or remove CAD lines and add Dimensions etc as needed (3) a and b 1.) 2.) 3. a 3.b.

I would suggest looking into the Nvidia Drivers , looks like you have an older laptop and Nvidia 296.88 is several years old ( current is 430.86) and there have been issues with older Nvidia Drivers. Not sure what Nvidia Card you have though from your Signature?. It's also possible that X11 didn't switch the GPU to the Nvidia Card ( Optimus) and that you are actually using the built in Intel GPU , the Render TAB in Preferences should tell you that. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/17190-inserting-object-from-library-browser-freezes-most-of-the-app/?do=findComment&comment=144430 M.

Thx for the heads up Doug...... PS. looks like you need to edit the thread Title to Bump Out Window.....

just ribbing ya a bit.... Ahhh so the Detail was correct then , I'd think a Ceiling Plane would be pretty easy too with the framing turned off.... M.

You know better than to not post a Plan ... Chopsaw would of fixed it for you already..... or Eric..... Can't you just use the Roof Surface for the Mesh if you want it aligned with the top of the Rafter ? if you meant the bottom you could use just use the ceiling surface no? ( your image doesn't show the screen at the top of the Rafter though) I am thinking this is a Greenhouse type structure but with mesh not glass? maybe not? M.

You would still need to build the framing.....( if auto is off ?) then you'd see the (Rim) Joists, but this is not a Deck ( as CA sees it though) make the "room" a Balcony. I am not sure why you are stuck on a "single layer wall" for the Railing? it isn't built like that ITRW either, ( if it was built this way in the RW of course ie adding the Raililng Wall built the Floor system too ) add the same thickness of stucco (and osb) to the exterior side of a new ( copied) Deck Railing Walltype and it all seems to work just fine to me. Do the same with a Straight Deck edge (no railing) and add a second straight railing ( mark walls as furred) and that would work for your 12" round column look too. Perhaps I am missing something though? pics below.... M.

search the Forum for Posts on spiral staircases which from the image this appears to be ? typically they don't use a single centered support stringer though and the treads are instead anchored to the central post on their inner edge. M.

Adding a Point on Sheet Zero , and then using Point to Point Move for one specific Corner of the House , should line them up sheet to sheet fairly well. You could also add the Point with Copy Paste > Hold Position on the other Sheets...... once you have Floor 1 positioned where you want it, then add the point to a corner and then C&P it to the other Sheets using Hold position. M.

You have no Framing in the main layer of your wall ( 2" of white colour and 2" of invisible airgap ? ) no drywall either and I am not sure why you have a 1/2 layer of Oak flooring in the middle of the Brick exterior wall layers? M.

David Potter supports all versions going back many years , he maybe able to help you with proof of your key....... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/profile/81-davidjpotter/ @DavidJPotter

You maybe right I thought it said V10 Full Version...... call CS with your Serial number handy and see if they will help....

I haven't seen the term Reglet used before but the latest Post on a Shadow Detail like that is this one I think......

The Updates Library still has older versions available , not sure about yours but here is the page.... scroll all the way down..... https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/updates/oldupdates.html Otherwise I'd suggest calling Customer Support....

There is a whole Menu for curved walls too , I don't use them often but have found a CAD arc or circle works well for snapping too if needed.

If you used Live View ( update automatically /on demand), when you sent to Layout , open the Layout Box DBX and switch it to Plot Lines and don't update one page or the other. That should fix the current issue, in the future use two different cameras. If using Live View when you send......you normally get a warning about the Layset Updating when making Changes made in Plan and what will happen. M.

Chief's typical Railing Wall is a single layer framing only Wall Type , so I am guessing the "centering" is hardcoded with the option to Offset if needed and it appears in the case of your test plan the newels are exactly centered on your 7 1/2" wall . For what you are doing eg in the OP I would use a PonyWall , Stucco 6 on the bottom and my Railing on the Top (Post to Beam), you can play with the wall align buttons if posts are not centered. Make sure to show the lower wall in Plan view so you can see the alignment to the Main house ...... here the newel height is set to 0" so it goes to the beam , not sure why that worked

the Lower the roughness , the higher the shine, usually in the 4%-10% range things can get "glossy" , though it appears your camera angle is causing CA to bounce that reflection around the room more than it should .... M

I don't see a 3D model either, I just found the 2D DXF Cad file. there is 3D DXF files too but this doesn't appear to be one.... Check 3D Warehouse , see if Regency has there Library There too perhaps......

Do you have any invisible layers in the Wall definition for the Railing ? .....as I thought Newels always centered themselves on the Wall thickness ( not main layer) Ie make a 7" wide wall and the 3 1/2 Newel will still center on it.......

Twinmotion is now Free , but you'll need to be able to export the 3D model , Premier can do .dae or .3ds etc, I am not sure what options HD Pro has if any for that.... ( Eric will know if HD Pro can do that probably).......of course there is a learning curve involved if you don't have time to learn it or other new software.... Some of the Items on Eric's list are also not available in Interiors.....

It is a very capable Program on many Levels , I think with 2020 it now Includes All View Types eg PBR (Physical Based Rendering) which is the closest to reality currently. It is 1/6th the Cost so there is obviously stuff missing including Full Annotation and layer sets , but I'd suggest getting the Trial and having a play 1st, and see if it is currently enough for you, just don't be surprised when you "want it all" and feel the "need" to upgrade to Premier , even if you buy it the $500 is deducted from Chief Premier if you upgrade later. Though if you have AutoCad it looks like you can get $700 off if getting Premier currently. ( I don't think they combine Offers)