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You can sometimes run into this Issue if someone Renames a System Default Layer ( White Wrench ) instead of copying it to make a new Layer, in which case they can be a bear to delete in my experience. M.

Okay thanks DB, yes it was the Fillet Tools I didn't see on the Toolbar for Pics but I see now with the F Key held if you drag a corner , it arcs concentrically until it is a (max) full 1/2 round................ you might get a Full Circle if needed, by adjusting the pic box to be a square in size 1st, i didn't try that.

Well I'd say they sent the Wrong File the 1st time then No? or had all the layers turned off when saved? as I tried it several different ways and got nothing different even importing every layer to its own new layer , and Chief shows there is nothing on those layers. * Yes different info in the 2010 file................ M.

Ok back , and the 1st File you posted does import into X15 are you trying in X14 perhaps? although I see no Topo Data just PLs and street etc.... I'll try it again in case the Elev.. info layer was turned off.... It is however spread WAY out, the PL Info is at top right and the Company's text label bottom left....

Usually Chief is 1 Version (year) behind , same with importing Sketchup Files, as Chief is a year or more in development , so 2020 versions etc usually work perhaps 2021 too?....... I have not tried your file as yet on PC..... but can if needed. Mick.

Hmmm , well I tried it in X15 before posting to be sure and there are no Fillet options on an Image ( Picture File Box ) only on LO Boxes and Live Cameras sent to LO. .......But maybe I an doing something wrong?

It only works with Layout Boxes and Live Cameras AFAIK, not Images sent to Layout and I'm not sure it works in X12 at all? I think that was new in X13 or X14 wasn't it DB? Mick.

No , not just you Rob , many have similar issues with the new Library system , I am not a fan of it myself.... M.

It was a limitation of OpenGL , the 3D Tech used in Chief for most of it life, but it now uses DirectX12 with unlimited lights, since X12 I think it was? Mick.

There was a time in PBR you couldn't get a reflection of Glass , so it looks like they may have gone a bit far in x15's new materials, as it looks like you are using "Mirror" not STD Glass there M.

For sure , otherwise they quickly become a nightmare when trying to select other objects in that view. M.

Yes it's the Text Style (size) ( usually) but you also have a space in your page numbers ie PG 2 not PG2 , so it's even bigger , since it auto sizes off the Text usually. M.

as Gene mentioned it's just a 2/2 unless I am missing something *** funny 3 answers all more or less at the same time.... M.

Looks like he is using X7 Eric , and 8 lights (OPGL not DX12 ) was the default ( and max) back then I believe..... which will mean turning off all lights except that hallway...... * I'd check that head rm on those stairs too , looks low from the pic on the turn? M.

Not sure Chief has a "Clean Up Tool" , though perhaps tech support does? Though a lot of stuff like Preferences are (also?) in the Chief .ini File which may not be removed either? Mick.

Thanks and welcome to the Forum. Mick.

Looks like you might have found a bug from my quick play/test , it happens here too.... I tried the double Rollers . so please send it in. M.

Wouldn't a dedicated Saved Plan View (SVP) with a dedicated Default Set(Anno) / Layerset work for this? or are you thinking you need a whole different Layout for Planning vs Building? M.

What SW did you just purchase Chief Architect or one of the Consumer Home Designer Versions of the Software, like Pro or Architectural? I know there are several Users on the Forum that do Steel Buildings who maybe able to help , like @ComputerMaster86 and @basilbabaa As you can see most of us have a Forum Signature below or Posts , you could do yours as well , since I think you maybe here quite a bit and it'll save answering these same questions every time.... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/18908-signature-here-at-chief-talk/?tab=comments#comment-155662 M.

Bit hard to tell really as you won't get the "Results" seen/mentioned above with a simple Click of a button OOB, , it's as much about Lighting and Materials as anything else, and most take their work into a Photo App afterwards too for enhancements, though X15, with the new De-Noising filter is better than previous versions. M.

Well you should be following up with CyberPower for sure, since under warranty, and asking a few questions...... If allowed under Warranty I'd probably pull the AIO and reinstall it with fresh TIM (Thermal Grease) , hopefully you don't find it was forgotten or they only use the MFG's pre-applied TIM which maybe too little for a large CPU like a 13900k. With 3 fans it sounds like a 360mmm AIO ( you didn't mention brand/model ) which I'd do some research on personally re the 13900k, but I have been using Arctic Cooling's Freezer 240mm AIOs for the last 8-10yrs with no issues but the most likely scenario is, it maybe installed incorrectly or the TIM ( thermal interface Material ) is not done correctly, ie not enough or is not of high quality like Noctua's NT-H1 ( use NT-H2 on the 13900k perhaps) or Thermal Grizzly's Kyronaut. Not being an extreme Overclocker or even overclocking these days on the 11700k I have currently, I haven't noticed a performance difference in the two. https://noctua.at/en/nt-h1-3-5g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lFd4l7wX3I&t=6s https://www.thermal-grizzly.com/en/products M.

Not as ar As I know you must load the Maps yourself after the Material is Made..... If you need something to make PBR Maps , try PixPlant 5 , very reasonable cost especially for single users , like a one person company. M.

True, same here , it or x264vfw have been my goto's as well..... On Mac perhaps try HEIF or HEVC which I think both offer better compression. ( not sure about quality ) M.

* thanks for doing the Sig. It may well be that you only have 2GB of Video Memory (Ram) which is the minimum, as Chief has recommended at least 4GB now for several Versions with 8GB being better and now recommended for X15, though being on a Mac you can't to PBR RTRT yet. I assume you are running the latest Drivers for your GPU? https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-02761/chief-architect-minimum-system-requirements.html#X15 Mick.

Techo Bloc already has a good SketchUp Texture Library and Patterns (AutoCad Hatches) available of their Products like Pavers, you should add them to your list to do a Full Chief Library with too, they already work with AutoCad, Dynascape, Pro Landscape and Structure Studios etc. It's just a suggestion of course https://www.techo-bloc.com/support/resources/technical-resources/designers-toolbox Mick.