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Ray tracing causes the CPU to get very hot , so it could be related to Heat especially on a Laptop as many are not well ventilated , try setting the number of Raytrace Cores in Preferences>Render to 1/2 the number it shows now as test and see if it helps , it will be slower obviously.....

@ACADuser (Alan) I know is fluent in AutoCad so hopefully he will see this Thread and be able to help you out.... M.

This just came up here too but if I have All On Set I see everything...

If I use the All On Set , Walls, Main Layer Only is turned on but so is Walls, Normal..... I do not lose the siding unless I deselect Walls, Normal. So what am I doing different or not doing? did I Check Walls, Normal at some point? is that usually Off ? M.

So you copy and paste anything in your X9 template into a fresh Plan made with the X10 default Template? I assume you mean things like Section cameras, text boxes , CAD Details etc , or does your Template also act as your "warehouse plan" and you have all sorts "ready to go" M.

Thanks Mark , appreciate it , that is good info to help me get started .....I am thinking I should reinstall X10 and not let it migrate X9 this time ..... but am aware of the Time involved to do that and set everything up again how I like it.... X10 is forcing Macro renaming if you edit one, 1st letter cannot be a Capital...... at 1st I thought I had a keyboard issue M.

Thanks Perry , good to have some feedback on the 390.65 Drivers... M.

Apparently the removing of Framing from the Component Dialog was on Purpose , but he didn't say WHY . He would like more information from Users as to what functionality we have lost since X9 ( if any ) so He can determine if it is something they need to look into , so please add your comments and I will update him accordingly.... I have only noticed the Framing missing , have any other categories disappeared? M.

always a good idea to post images , but for a quicker "fix" it is way better to post the plan file , so someone can just look for you.... - Nice catch GlennW

it looks similar to the Carport KB Article and several others like the one on Barns.... To fill in your Forun Signature , please see mine for how to do it...thanks. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01179/creating-a-carport.html 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 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/article/KB-00889/creating-a-custom-pergola.html https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/article/KB-01010/creating-a-covered-patio.html

Hi Ed , I have watched Jared's Video Previously and need a new Template for X10 after finding a few issues with old plans brought forward , if you have time would you mind looking at my Post below ( from a few weeks ago ) and share any tips about starting a new Template from scratch Please. I don't want to clutter up Larry's thread here with that, Thanks.

Looks like it must just be you and me Mike who want to do this for X10 ....... I have found a few Issues using older Templates , like the new Header Labels not working without a re-frame , and Component List feilds not populate in the ML if you use a X9 or earlier Template. M.

I don't think so unless one of the Tile Manufacturers in the Library has a similar tile and has done a .pat for it. there are online Pattern Generator you could look into... https://www.mosa.com/en-gb/services/pattern-generator http://www.cadhatch.com/hatch-pattern-generator/4588167700 If you have Autocad too ? maybe this will do it ? http://cadtips.cadalyst.com/node/1388?no_cache=1499103174 http://www.hatchkit.com.au/ this is a PDF of Chief Pat files someone made.... Fill Hatch Patterns Cheat Sheets.pdf

Jan.18th.....Just a quick update I have been using 390.65 for about a week on my Desktop and had no issues in Chief or other Programs so far, they are also as fast as 382.05.

This style is also called Arabesque , if there is nothing in Chief's library I would try some of the AutoCad Forums / Sites as the Pattern Files also work in Chief. you could start here : Google Images of Arabesque Tile

I have my cameras set just like yours and have the same experience with PBR<>Standard view Defaults --- one turns on the other.... For me with RCSS on my CPU fan boosts up and down with the 3D view movement , so it was immediately noticeable to me early in trying Beta 3 , and since the noise is a pain in the A** , i have them turned off for normal working/drawing .....I can turn them back on if I need a Pic for a Client or something, I really don't need all the "Eye Candy" when I am working on a Drawing. M.

All 3D views ( and possibly DBX's with 3d content like the library) now use "Ray Casted Sun Shadows" (RCSS) and this is causing slowdowns for some as it is using the CPU , (the ray trace engine ) for these new Shadows , you can disable them in the Camera's Settings by unchecking them ,to test . M.

it aint just you ....

You make it sound so simple Sir ! I'm not sure why the Ridge and Kicker (valley board) can't be done auto to be honest, along with the needed Bracing for the trusses etc sometimes I think CA needs dragging out of the 80's the way they build stuff ......not to mention some of the Library Items

Didn't occur to me at all either, I have 4 Filters setup so I can search each folder separately if I know approx. where to look , looks like it was maybe stuck in Manufacturers but I'm not sure why I could still see my User folder as that is not the way that filter is Set Up ie I should see Manufacturers only, but I guess the USER folder is always view-able and my User Filter only works for Searches. M.

you must be from the land of big Lumber 4x12 wow.... I like the header upto the plate too , and most Inspectors are happy with it from my experience , but I don't see us getting that Option anytime soon from CA. M.

Arizona and Canada......brrrrrrr chilly

Here at least it has been many years since we were allowed 2x4 exterior walls , 2x6 is Code here, it's the only way to get the reqd Wall Insulation Factor , unless the Client can afford 2lb Spray Foam. We did at one point Frame like that but soon found it was faster and cheaper to just add a bottom cap to the two Headers peices and keep the header flush to the outside. now we do the same with 2x6 walls but found it easier to cap the top as well and leave the recess for the insulators to fill. ( technically the foam would be better on the outside I guess to keep the Header warm , but generally that is not going to happen as most framers won't deal with it. I actually like the header against the top plates too . sure makes things easier in a Reno if you want a larger Window. M.

It appears to be a X9 plan brought forward issue too , the Comp. DBX , Description field is working if you start in a a Pure OOB CA X10 Template Plan . Not sure why they removed Framing from the Wall's Component DBX though....

Michael just made a video on adjusting CAD Blocks , not sure if it all applies to X6 though Andy..... time for an upgrade better now than next month when X10 comes out....