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Unfortunately no way to open files from a newer version as noted by the Others above , so I recommend saving the Plan in X9 as Your-Filename_x10 , and then Open it and immediately re-save it in X10 , ( ignore warning) so there is no way Chief can make the Original File in-accessible to X9 (Older Versions can't Open Newer Version Files) and you have a Backup if you need to go back. You should really be backing up all files to an external backup Drive and perhaps the Cloud too....as someone on the Forum just found out when his Laptop was stolen and he lost almost 3yrs work..... X10 is showing some Issues with Plans brought forward that I've run into , so I am currently thinking that unless there is a reason to bring a Plan into x10 to keep working on it in X9 until these issues are worked out in the next few Updates. M.

Due to DDR4 Ram and Video Card Pricing, at the moment it is more cost effect to buy premade System from the Bigger Manufacturers eg Dell, HP, Asus,Acer etc. and others you see on Amazon or direct Chris posted about some Skytech Gaming Systems on Amazon last week which were well Spec'd for the Price. We don't have that Company here , so do your research on Customer Support. https://www.amazon.com/SkyTech-Gaming-Computer-i7-7700K-Motherboard/dp/B07B3XQF7B/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1521128498&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=SkyTech%2BOmega%2B1070ti&th=1 good advice in this thread too

Not sure who Carrie is , but most People use a Template File and not Chief's OOB one , (Residental Template.plan) , though Chief does Recomment making a new Template Plan from the OOB one for each new Version. X10 is showing some Issues with Plans brought forward that I've run into , so I am currently thinking that unless there is a reason to bring a Plan into x10 to keep working on it in X9 or at a Minimum save the Plan in X9 as Your-Filename_x10 , and then Open it and immediate re-save in X10 , so there is no way Chief can make the Original File in-accessible to X9 (Older Versions can't Open Newer Version Files) if if you need to go back. M.

When I was playing around with a 1/2 Wall last week for the Slanted Wall Thread I found that sometimes the Cap wouldn't Appear or I couldn't select that Tab.... and If I did slant the Wall Top the Cap stayed horizontal. Thinking about it more, I think that was in an existing plan though, started in X9, but because I was having trouble I opened a new plan with the OOB Template plan and was able to then get the Cap and the Wall Cap followed the Slant I made too.

Have not seen that Error before ...just a bad download perhaps? M.

HDD Storage Space is Cheap , so I have a Folder for Symbol Plans yes ...just incase I have to go back a fix something or I need it in another Width of something like that. And I usually leave Notes to myself too in th ePlan , so if I Open it 2 yrs from now I know what I did or any issues I had.. My library has enough "Crap" I have to scroll through already, so I usually only keep Blocks if needed as I usually save them in the Saved Plan (above) anyway.

That's True , I was looking to see is they mentioned the AMD or Nvidia Drivers Issues but no...... Hmmm maybe they didn't fix the wall cap issue then as I was having issues with that last week I believe... Hopefully a few other "fixes" under the 'hood too they ain't talkin' about too so far , no issues noted anyway.... M.

Just curious , nobody else has mentioned it..... the Updates PDF is worth a Read.....it includes the Fixes for the Final Version too ( 20.1.0.43) which I don't remember seeing when I updated to the Final Release......like the 1/2 wall Cap not generating I've encountered. *reworded post... M. x10-update-notes-20.1.1.1.pdf

Looks like they made some Changes with Materials Definitions in today's Update (20.1.1.1) , worth reading the Updates File for other fixes too 2.1 3D Rendering • Fixed a problem that prevented material textures from displaying correctly on some Mac systems with Intel graphics chipsets. 2.2 Ray Tracing • Fixed a problem that could cause black squares to appear in ray trace images in some cases. In 20.1.43 (final) it mentions some stuff too... 3.17 Materials • Roughness and Material maps can no longer be specified for material classes that do not support them. • Fixed an issue where material Roughness controls could become enabled when a roughness map was applied.

Are you looking for someone to input the Data you have into a Chief plan file you can then "Play with" ? ( in which case I can help like Michael above ) Or do you need someone to Come to the House , measure it and then produce the Drawings you need to "Play" with Design Options? Mick.

Oooops Yes RockWool , I think SpellCheck must have gotten me there it was Roxul but is going through a rebranding at the moment.... My understanding was that Mineral Wool (Roxul) is better at Sound control and also can have a higher R-Value but I have not looked at any recent innovations in that area ( if there has been any?) so I use it in Sound applications but Fiberglass Batt normally. I actually prefer Blown Cellulose in Ceilings, and it's easy in Remodels for top ups etc. Spray Foam if they can afford it (or needed). In Alaska you may have different methods though.... https://www.rockwool.com/a/b/hello/

Ouch....all that work and you didn't save the symbol plan? tsk tsk

Double 5/8" works great for Sound Transmission too, and is usually Cost effective but a diligent Installer of Rockwell Roxul/Rockwool is needed too... as Air Cavities/Gaps = Sound Transmission. Make sure to have all penetrations like Electrical Outlets/Switches are Air Sealed too. M.

See post above too.... but I forgot to mention what you see in Chief maybe different depending on the Zoom Level and the Setting in the Pic. Below in Preferences ...and what you see in a PDF for example.

I believe they are Controlled by the Active Dimension Default in use when you Click the Auto Dimension Icon.... You can put an Active Dimension Defaults Dropdown box on your ToolBar which makes it easier to switch.... *** use the Edit>Delete Objects>CAD Menu to get rid of the existing ones and try the 1/8 scale Dims instead

If you just grabbed the Square Wall Edit Handle (where you clicked normally) and moved the wall in ? that shouldn't happen. So as Michael suggested it maybe How you did it , that is causing the Issue.

Too expand on what Joe said ....Click the Wall >look on the Edit Tool Bar for the Wall Details Icon to see that wall or on the Project Browser Look under Wall Details after Framing your Walls (Build>Framing> select desired Tab eg Wall ,Roof etc) Also, it's good to have your Forum Signature filled in please, especially with the Software Version, and of course a Name is nice too ..............see mine below in Blue for how to do that. If you don't see my Signature then you have them turned off for the Forum Toggle it on in UserName>Account >Signatures...... go to the Upper RH Corner of Forum Window.

- Assuming you mean a Flat Ceiling at 14'? - Turn off Auto Roof Build ( when you have ALL Roofs in the Plan Auto Built) - Set Room Ceiling to 14' ( 168") -Check Flat Ceiling over this Room -uncheck use Soffit Surface for Ceiling - Possibly change Ceiling Structure to 2x8 or 2x10 depending on Spans - Lower Dining/Kitchen Gable end Window ( check in Overview , raising Ceiling forces it out the Roof) - You'll need to lower your Window in the Living room Gable Wall too (see Image) PM me if things don't work out with one of the Other guys who have already posted above. Mick.

Chief calls these Marriage Walls ( a term I am not familiar with? ) but it is basically a Double Wall (Furred Wall Type) , there is a KB Article here : https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00925/using-marriage-walls.html A Double Wall with 5/8" FIRE Drywall TO THE RIDGE BOARD usually gets you by for Code but Soundproofing as also a big issue , but checking with the Local City ( to the Build ) is important , as many City's also have there Own Fire Code on top of the National Code. M.

Thanks again Rene...

Thanks ... will look for the next Post May I suggest Copy and Pasting the above Post into the Tips Section...and continue from there....if one is so inclined thx.

I was just reading in another Thread that for Gable Walls ( ie on your Garage) you need to set the Gable Wall to Balloon Framing to get it working in "Print Model"

Hmmmm not sure why Support would not suggest that...... was going to be my 1st suggestion too.... Not a Desk but similar Idea....

I would exchange the SSD for the Samsung 960 EVO or 960 Pro .(.slightly newer Model ) faster than the WD ... I have the EVO but if a Corporate Buy the Pro maybe better ( longer warranty) I would also take a second look at the i7-8700K CPU on a Z370 MB , there have been heat issues on the X299 Platform ...not sure if that is resolved or not ? And a larger CPU AIO ie 240 or 280 mm ( eg Corsair H110 or H115 or Arctic 240mm Freezer, which I also have) if you are going to RayTrace versus use the new PBR Camera . The 120 AIO will have to work too hard to keep up especially if you Overclock at some point and will be noisy as the Fans will be at 85%-100%. ( eg I previously had the H80iGT and it worked it was just ramped up under RT Loads) I can't comment on the Company but if you are not a computer Enthusiast ? I suggest using a Local Company , local support can make a big difference. I'd be happy to fly in for a Govt. Service Contract though M.

Hi Johnny / Scott , I was just wondering after a few weeks how you are finding the Performance of these Laptops with the Nvidia 4GB 1050Ti ? I am thinking of Ordering the Acer Version since the Lenovo Versionis not available here Acer Nitro 5 AN515-51-76YG 15.6" Laptop (i7-7700HQ, 16GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Home) It won't be my Main computer , I have a desktop for that , but I'm hoping it is good enough when I am on the Road or need to Show Clients Renders rather than Emailing them Images. Mick.