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I don't recommend updating a Bios from a Windows App but in this case it sounds like it worked out okay..... Use EzFlash in the Bios , it is much safer..... Pity that wasn't it though , you are sure it isn't the backdrop right? since it's only effecting the BD now? very strange one .......Only RT right? not PBR or anything else?

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This happens when you assign a Railing Panel as a Baluster in a Baluster Type Railing , instead assign the Cable to the Panel in a Panel type Railing and its all good.... This still happens in X10 too if you assign the wrong railing types... M.

I think I am seeing the same weirdness fairly frequently , I will need to open and close views more often it sounds like. M.

It looks like you need to Use a Corner Cabinet where you can specify the Right and Left length..... or use an angled front? .... ....it can be done with 2 modified 12" cabinets ....one set as the angled Part. If not please give us more details to help you and please do you Forum Signature and different versions of the software require different answers. M.

This is the Material I changed from the one included.......with your skills you can likely make it better..... Mick. MHD_Window Screen Material.calibz

I have a ASUS X99A-II MB and have to rename it for every Bios Update, as I use the USBFlashback port on the MB, not 100% sure the rename is need if using EZFlash3 in the Bios to do it. The file as downloaded will not work usually... most modern ASUS boards use the .cap (capsule) extension but I think EZFlash in the bios will also recognize .rom (image file) files BUT the file MUST be renamed correctly for your particular MB , to the shortened version , that is why they provide the Re-Naming Utility too. did I have the correct MB? do you have the correct MB listed in your Sig.? the renamed File is MB dependant and will only work for that model or model revision. , the Latest Bios is already a .cap file , so all that is usually needed is to change the name in Win. Explorer to the correct name for your Model. Also use a USB2 Drive if you have one and the USB2 port if you don't have USB Flashback Port like my MB. Try the RenamerL utility and see what it renames it...... hmmmmmm..........you sure you downloaded the correct Bios for your MB?

this one? https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/HelpDesk_BIOS/ I assume you unzipped it and renamed it correctly for your MB? you can do that manually or use the Bios File Renamerl Utility do you have USB BIOS Flashback ? usb port and button? there is also an ME update by the looks

Just curious if you figured this out ? might be good for others to know how if you did too.... M.

I looked at them a couple of years ago but ultimately got a 32" Benq QHD CAD/CAM Monitor instead (1/2 the price almost) and really like it and the space.... enough in fact to own several of them now. M.

Yes, if the Stairs don't connect then the Railings on the landing will turn on Auto and you will have to turn them off for the selected edge, it can be very finicky at times to get the landings and stairs to snap together every time.

Nice work Rene , looks like you got it sorted out ..... I have found on screened windows and doors in the past if you make the texture for the Screen Material 3/16 x 3/16 or so, it will look more like the real thing.... and reversing the colours and using Hexagon for the Pattern will make it look better in Vector Views too.

It should be just like making a Freestanding Carport (Post and Beam) or a Pole Barn if your need something a bit different....both doable in CA https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00598/creating-a-post-and-beam-structure.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01069/designing-a-traditional-pole-barn-structure.html A thread from a week or two ago.... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/19471-post-and-beam-construction/ and another with a Plan File to check out too https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/19459-post-beam-shelter/?tab=comments#comment-159425

The easy way is to just assign a hotkey to the ALDO like ` ( key next to the 1 Key )...... I set Layer Display Options to Shift+` =~ (tilde) instead you just need to make sure the "focus" is on the main CA window for it to work ...ie click the plan window 1st it's under View Tools> see pic below

Try searching O.Rift on the Forums I am sure I have seen reports about it or perhaps the Vive? M.

I would say Mark has the easiest way there with putting the PDF on it's own Layer , one click in the ALDO and it is off or on.....personally I always have the ALDO Open on a 2nd monitor though to make it quicker...

Don't be too hard on yourself , you are right it takes alot of effort and time to get into the "inner workings" of CA of any software this complicated/deep, best way is to just use it ..at least for me, which is why I am also checking out the Forum all the time and picking up Tips and learning while I try to help others where I can. M.

If you don't want them to show up at all? .......... disable them in Preferences...... see pic. Don't forget to do your Signature Please.... the Software Version in particular makes a difference on many answers, ie X7 is very different than X10. M.

Instead of using invisible Walls you can just use Stair Landings also, they will/should auto connect to staircases as well, and can have railings and nosings on selected edges. Mick.

It doesn't appear you have an ..ELECTRICAL Power Layer defined , you do have and ..ELECTRICAL LIGHTING layer defined though , I think you maybe mixing Annosets and "Layer Sets " and just single Layers up.... Single Layers>Layer Sets>Annosets Set anything Power related to your new ..ELECTRICAL Power Layer (make it 1st) and anything Lighting Related to your existing ..ELECTRICAL LIGHTING Layer in the Defaults. This only covers the Default Items , so you will also need to assign other Objects you use to one of those two Electrical Layers too ( copy CA Objects to your User Library and change them there, if they are Items you will always use.) Your ELECTRICAL SET is still displaying a number of Lighting Layers and the Lighting Set is also showing some Electrical Layers you may or may not want on by default. You have a number of different Electrical and lighting layers ,( fixtures and furniture etc) so that will/may complicate what you want to see in what View (Electrical vs Lighting Annoset) M.

Yep Bleed...., always build a Roof (or second story) and a Foundation even if you Model doesn't need one , CA uses them to "bounce" the light around in Raytrace and PBR views to some extent. I have also seen issues with Wall Definitions causing this in some plans posted here..... eg using interior walls for exterior walls M.

AFAIK not a particular setting , just for Temp Dims , they use the currently active dimension settings I believe eg 1/4" scale etc , but the situation you are talking about is always an issue , there have been other posts with frustrated Users asking about Temp Dims too and what / how they locate objects.

Tommy is in Houston , he maybe able to help.... Tommy Blair Houston, Texas V8 thru X10 Leader of Houston User Group tblair55@sbcglobal.net 713-467-0579

I think anything before X6 requires a Full Re-buy now but you are right they do often have 10-20% Off at Xmas. You can also Rent Monthly now ($199) but it does work out 20% more expensive after the 16 month Rent to Own period