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Probably a good idea ....what is the location of the .ini file that worked , thx. KB

Yes I think the version should be mandatory , when you join the Forum , either under the Avatar or in a compulsory signature with version number as a minimum. System specs are a bonus but not really needed in most cases. Most other Forums I am on are split by version number or have current version and "legacy" forums at least but here at Chief , at least those on the Forum generally have the latest version as they are active participants in the Forum. It's not so much that you can't make CA X7 do something , you could just have totally different tools/methods, to do it in X9 with ....that and the fact the OP can't open any "fixed" plan you provide for a User of Older versions...since there is no warning opening older drawings of this issue....at least not till you go to save them.... Been asked for by many for MANY years , same over on the HomeTalk Forums , where versions, are an even bigger issue.... but there has never been a response from CA , so I don't think you need to worry about a change here now either.... KB

PM Solver (Eric) he is in AZ

What is seen doing an upgrade....

I didn't expect it too, I was just curious ...... If you can't post the Plan I understand ,,,it is just hard to figure stuff out with out it... M.

Without the Plan , not really , but are the battens at those corners "cutting" the parent object instead of sitting on it perhaps? it looks like the 3D Polyline is "confused" , does it show in Standard view? M.

It appears to be your CA User Certified Logo Package ,to use on your Website, emails etc, which you get if you pass the Chief Certification Test. M. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/training/chief-architect-certification.html

David Michael ( DMDesigns here on the Forum) made a free symbol a few years ago that might work.... near the bottom of this page http://www.davidmichaeldesigns.com/free.html

I think Lew is correct , which is a Pity as we already have enough of the "What version are you using questions for new members" since a Signature is not required with the Version no# either . There really should be a Forum for EACH Version..... M.

You may want to run both for the next few months as X10 is still very much a BETA..... Once a new version is released generally older Full versions are removed from the Digital Locker but the last Update maybe available from the Updates page at anytime https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/updates.html

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it plays in VLC but is only 2 secs long. ( 1mb file ) WMP didn't show anything.... Movies and TV App plays it too and showsa pic when finished unlike VLC M.

Did you try setting the fill to Solid White BUT set the transparency to 100% instead of turning it OFF ? and / or moving the Drawing Group Order? M.

I thought the Shelf Ceiling ( Plant/Display Shelf) was typically only used for situations like a Closet Area in an otherwise Vaulted Room , say a Master Bedroom or Foyer, not sure if that accounts for the one side never framing like the rest? Perhaps Jerry's Basement wall is a Furred Wall ? not sure if that makes a difference? as I didn't do a test drawing ..... M.

I personally don't use Ortho much but haven't noticed any issues..... you may have a bad symbol (item from library) causing issues or the plan is huge and you computer older and on the bare minimum of requirements perhaps . maybe related to the current issue with series 388 Nvidia Drivers on some peoples systems too. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/16205-nvidia-driver-3880-and-up-possible-fix/#comment-136068 See my signature for how to add yours .... Version and hardware details can help others help you. M.

Turning the Casing Off via the Checkbox can cause visual issues in 3D views particularly with Garage doors where it often shows as the Jamb "flashing" as you move the camera , so it is better to set it's width and depth to 0" ( I think it resets to 1/16th auto.) to avoid this. Like Michael, I always use the Ignore Casing Setting , you just need to realize it is on.... or turn it off if the Job mandates Full Casings everywhere. M.

Ok that makes sense , won't open in X9, the views were zoomed in on the Entry Arch so I guess you are correct, I wasn't sure if this was still a working plan and the bad text maybe causing issues in the Layout etc. so wanted to point it out incase you hadn't noticed it. M.

Hi Ed. I was just looking at your plan and this is not about the Keynotes perse but I noticed in the CAD Detail Elevations a bunch of the Text is squashed up , some fixes itself when you open and close the DBX and in others like the Plant Schedule in Elev. 1+ 2 you need to open and check the Auto width box to fix them. Perhaps you started it in X9 and finished in X10? and that is the issue ? not sure.....

Yes, I meant in this particular case the snaps must equal his Dim.Defaults ( snaps were off ) so he can't draw lines "any length" , they will instead snap to the nearest snap point , so he won't see 1/64 or 1/128th in the dialog boxes. You are right AFAIK about the DBX, the Numbers in the DBX are not changeable only their display type. I should of mentioned using the Control key to temporarily "break" the snaps if needed ....or simply clicking on the Icon ( or Ctrl-F9) to toggle them Off..... for example when using the Tape Measure Tool , so it doesn't snap to the Grid instead of to your Line work or whatever.

I'd think about other Designs as I think looking at Eric's Pic, in heavy rainfall you will end up with a Waterfall in front of that Window , onto the Patio below. Either use a lower pitch like 25° from each side ( not 45°) , or maybe even a 25° Hip Roof with a 45°pitch to match the current house on current gable wall to reduce facade height or perhaps even a Shed Dormer style Roof at 15-18° tied into the existing Roof ? M.

if you get a nice one into Chief you could export the Library and post it in the Symbols Forum for Others in the Future.... M.

I guess you didnt? I see no Sig see mine for how.... CA can read older version files but not newer , no idea about Revit M.

Yes I think the snap grid needs to match the Dimension default in this particular case , so when you draw an Approx. length line it will "snap" to the nearest 1/16th rather than draw at the exact length you "pulled" when drawing without snaps on. You can alter the Snap setting as needed eg when drawing walls set it to 1" so the wall length "snaps" on full inches eg 11' not 10' 11 7/8" KB

The Furred Setting basically tells CA that the two walls should be treated as one wall ( a Double Wall ) and hopefully you shouldn't get weird interactions as you do if trying to get two normal walls close to each other ....usually the Furred Wall would be a one sided wall though, ie just the Framing Main layer and the Inner Drywall layer , though an AirGap as the Outer layer may make it easier to "bump" the two walls together. Its just as easy to copy and redefine your usual Foundation Wall with the 3 extra Wall Layers in a Basement Situation and make it your Default Foundation WallType, the Furred Wall is handy if for eg. you need a Double Fire Wall between Duplexes and that type of thing where you want two One Sided walls back to back. (CA calls them Marriage Walls though I have never heard the Term) M.

Glad you got it finally sorry I didn't think about the fact not everyone may use the ALDO frequently or be familiar with it, I always have it open for me as I use Dual Monitors, so pull it and the Library out to separate Windows. Thx. Chopsaw...