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possibly the "floor" really is the "Room" ? what view are you in? not sure you can "select" the Floor itself as such... do you have this on? 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. M.

only in X10 again ? did you try the new expanded Library I posted this morning for X10 , that texture is already in the 1st Post though....

Hi, I Exported from X9 so both X9 and X10 Users could Use the Library but I have now added a X10 Library in the 1st Post too as I can not reproduce your Issue, nor do I know why it would happen. Did you also download the Board and Batten Library ? does it have the same issue for you?

Thanks for the extra Info , I was not aware of Prema Bios , never having had a Sager/Clevo , sounds like the Guy does good work and helped alot of people before before people started scamming his Work etc. His Site is even down now, so I guess he has gone " in-house " at Hidevolution? looks like they carry all the Major Brands actually. http://www.hidevolution.com/ PS Sorry for going OT on your thread @RSully hopefully the info will help Others since when it comes to Latops Mark is "Man" to ask since he follows the Topic closely.... actually HIDEvolution has the same model available as the OP is buying http://www.hidevolution.com/evoc-high-performance-systems-n870hp6-17-3-custom-built-gaming-laptop-w-nvidia-gtx-1060.html

have a look at this KB Article ( Tutorial ) there are also a number of people doing raised Homes eg in SC , Texas etc like @mrscott , one of his plans if on the Forum still may give you some Clues too. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01027/creating-an-elevated-structure-on-pilings.html

Please your Other Thread....

Hi , I am looking at notebooks as the Surface3 doesn't cut it anymore , here we seem to be limited to Eurocom or ReflexNotebooks to get Sager/Clevo...both come with heart stopping Prices when compared to the Market pricing in the US and tricks like NOT including Windows 10 in the advertised Price, only 1yr Warranty etc. plus we need to add Sales tax and GST = Ouch! or double the Price , the CDN$ isn't 2:1 yet as far as I know.... just shows there is no competition here http://www.eurocom.com http://www.reflexnotebook.ca this is similar to the one posted above http://www.reflexnotebook.ca/sager-notebooks/sage-type/sager-gaming/sager-np8156.html

Thanks for the Link Mark.... still looking for something other than my Surface3 but Eluktronics isn't here.

Isn't it a Direct Sell ? ie Eluktronics is the Seller/Brand

So the Fix above does not work for you? it works here , I simply had Standard View Preview Off in the Library... I also have posted the Textures (in Blue) now so you can put them in your Data/Textures Folder and relink the Materials to the .jpg if needed. The Texture Folder is Migrated so it should Follow you Version to Version and never be lost again. It's possible it is related to my Use of my Own Materials Folder in the Data Folder and something is not linking but I assumed the Texture went with the Library when you Export it?. M.

Looks Nice , I'd be happy to hear how it performs.... M.

Is the Architect not willing to do this? it would seem from the PDF that he already has 3D Renders available..... Looks like you have gotten well into the Plans, Level 1 had me confused at 1st , as when I selected the Plan it showed it was an Image ...but somehow there was 3D Views Took a minute to realize you had traced over the Image and left it in place... Looks like you need a partial 2nd Floor before the Roof ? or is that Dormer just a Light Well really for the Master Bedroom? Did the Architect not do a Roof Plan? I could look at it more if needed PM me if you would like too. M.

if you want the 17" model it is $1398 but also has the added 1TB hard Drive for extra Storage too.... I would look at reviews though and see which has the nicer IPS screen, especially since you have an external screen anyway , so the 15" version and a Exteral HHD may work for storage needs and backups too. 17" will be heavier.... https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-Helios-GeForce-PH317-51-787B/dp/B073PY18CN/ref=pd_sbs_147_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B073PY18CN&pd_rd_r=KTPETJW1X86MQ11A2VTQ&pd_rd_w=cX4Aq&pd_rd_wg=KQ5Rh&psc=1&refRID=KTPETJW1X86MQ11A2VTQ There is a Chatroom discussion on laptops too....

Get 7Zip it is free to use..... and works great if you don't like the Win10 built in one? http://www.7-zip.org/download.html

Thanks Guys , let me know if it doesn't work , as mentioned it is not perfect around windows and Doors as Chief automatically has Doubles at openings but in Elevation or 3D Camera views they are easy to delete and move , just like Framing Members. And a Reminder to Build Framing AND Display it even in Overviews. ***Note I just update the 1st post with an expanded X10 library and the Pattern File for the Non_3D Library too. M.

These are the Settings I am using on the Current Remodel Project I just started which was also measured to Drywall.....so far so good....

and better VideoCards , as some are learning with X10 ,an All in one is basically a Laptop on a Stand ( computer is in Monitor basically) and most are not Upgradable. I am not aware of any benefits of a Touchscreen related to Chief , so you could perhaps save money with a Non-touch version , unless you want that for everyday use? you don't say what model HP 27", does it have a Nvidia graphics card? of just an Intel? ,(both?) the Intel will work but Chief recommends Nvidia for better performance M.

That is Weird , but your comments have me a bit confused so the textures are there in X9 or not? I haven't used it in X10 yet , let me look into it.... bad export maybe? *** If I open the Library in X10 the Texture is missing in the DBX View but is there when I Open the Object from the Library, let me figure it out and I'll repost , I think it's a File location error for the .jpg file used maybe?. thx for the Heads-up ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It seems to be a Library Issue, as noted above the Texture is there and Displays in the 3D View in the Material's DBX , I even put the Textures in the X10 Textures Folder and re-linked the Library and it is still doing it. here are the Textures in case someone needs them or can figure it out. ----------- Treated Lumber.zip Note***Fixed ..for me It turns out X10 has the Library set to Vector View by Default ( or I set it this way during earlier Betas due to slow Downs? ) the 5th Icon from the left (Preview Toggle) at the bottom of the Library Window turns it back on***

If you still have the .calibz files from the libraries ? they can be reinstalled anytime , you just need SSA to download them. If you are unsure about what you have for reinstall , it might be worth the time to Export (all) your Existing Libraries BEFORE any re-install , and definitely do the Whole User Library so you can just re-import that , and also have it as a Backup, so put them all somewhere safe like a DVD-RW , so you always have them , Ext.HDD and Flashdrives can die. M..

There are aware of RT Issues as it was reported during Earlier Beta Versions as well , including the Issues above with the lose of reflective Materials , there were hoping to have some fixes by the time X10 RC is out late Feb.

If Eric's doesn't work for you.... I updated my B&B Library to X9 so reposted it in the Symbols Forum , there is 3D and Non-3D in the Library My Old Materials / Method ( x7)....not true 3D but adjustable https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/137-board-and-batten-siding-texture/?page=2#comment-2077

***Old Technique for some , I just updated my Library so...... You can do this by adding a Framing Layer in your Wall Definition fairly easily using the Framing Type Materials from the Attached Library, The technique is not perfect as it uses the Framing Material Type and thus Doubles at Windows and Doors and Headers etc Show up but are easily deleted and adjusted if needed in certain Views. Pics Below shown the Clean up around a Door done and in Not done on a Window are below , so you can see if you want to deal with it. This can be used in combo with the Rain Screen Batten Library too. X9 Library MHD_B&B_X9.calibz X9 Test Plan ( X10 below) Cedar Board and Batten _X9 Plan.plan What should be in the .calibz , they can be unzipped with any unzip program Updated/Expanded X10 Library MHD_B&B_X10.calibz X10 Test Plan Cedar Board and Batten _X10 Plan.plan What should be in the .calibz , they can be unzipped with any unzip program **Library also Contains some Old Non-3D B&B Materials if you don't want to spend the time on 3D so here is the Pattern File for the Non_3D Board and Batten : in 6,8,10,12,16,and 24" OC Spacing Also note that in a Vector View Check the actual spacing (Tape Tool + Ctrl Key) as I found I had to use a scale of .125 up to .133 on the Pattern Tab to be right on my System (.125 =6" upto .133 =24") Open the Library Non_3D Items and make sure on the Pattern Tab it is using the File below if things don't look right ...it may say "Loaded from Plan" which means the material really. My B&B Patterns.pat VERY important for the 3D B&B --- FRAME the Wall or you won't see the Battens in Plan View OR 3D Views as they are a Framing Type Material. You can change the Texture if desired if you have a "nicer" Cedar Material but do not change the Material Type it must remain as Framing to Work. Also make sure Framing is Displayed in All Views. You don't have to frame all the walls in the whole model at the same time, (but can) you may only want it on a gable end for example You can set up all your options under default wall framing for the battened wall. Select the batten wall and then Build Framing For Selected Objects on the Edit toolbar. Check Retain Wall Framing for that wall on the Wall's Structure Tab. You can then go back to the wall framing defaults, change any options and then build the framing for the rest of the house, if needed. The Image Used in the Library to make all the Materials in case you need it : ( if Ray Tracing it looks more natural if you desaturate the Colour ) Cedar Material and a quick 30sec. RT My Rain-Screen Library Uses the same Technique https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/16723-rainscreen-batten-library/ Another Old Library and more info on the Technique Using a Wall Framing Layer for Cedar B&B https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/5383-is-there-a-way-to-trimextend-psolids-in-elevation-view/?do=findComment&comment=47072 Mick.

From your Other Thread Huck... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/16844-roof-sofit-location/?do=findComment&comment=141633

Hi Doug..... The House End with the Hip Roof is no longer over its foundation (makes Gable wall mis-saligned too) and many of the Walls are marked as "Attic" even on the Main Floor eg the Hip Roof End The Walls with Roofs butting into them are not marked on the Roof Tab to be an Interior type if Roof is Split by Butting Roof and some need reversing to align below properly ie Stucco to exterior side. Delete All Roof Base Line and let Auto Roof do it's thing , this is a simple Roof , and it should build the Gable end all by itself. To add the Parapet add a BLANK Second Floor To add the Parapet add a Second Floor and select Make Blank Plan from Level 1 and accept defaults , ie hit Ok Then in Plan View on the 1st floor pull the two Roof planes back about 30" so they are no longer over the exterior Gable Wall Go upto the 2nd floor and Draw an Exterior Wall ( change your default exterior Wall to Stucco 6 1st) then draw a new wall directly over the Gable end wall ( hit F9 for reference Layer (Red) if needed ) In an Exterior View or Section View (maybe easier and more accurate) pull the new Wall down to the Desired Height after selecting it Use a Polyline Solid to Make a Cap for the New Parapet Wall (4 x16" Concrete seen below) Done No need to add Skirt Roof Over Door on Gable End if not Desired (ie. old Western Store "look" ) M. Also, it's good to have your Forum Signature filled in please, especially with the Software Version, and hardware can help too see mine below in Blue for how to do that.

I think you have turned off "show Wall length when Editing" which in X6 I think is in Defaults>Walls>General Wall> It shows the wall length which may not equal your Temp Dims if they are set to locate Surfaces so it maybe 1" longer for example for 2 layers of Drywall. And DON'T Shave it off ! if needed go Short, 3-6mm works well believe me .....