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  1. Kbird1
    Looks like the same issue as last time ........ your CAD work is not "Clean" apparently ...... there must be a spurious break point or something in the original cad line work, as soon as I selected the Red "Tub" the "Simplify Polyline" Tool came up on the Toolbar . I can't see it so it must be small.
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    Chief no longer allows Transfers of Licenses , the only choice now is to subscribe to the New ( since Jan.9th 2023) Subscription Plan M.
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    Oh yes the CTRL key is a must , as is zooming in ( mouse wheel needed 100% ) to be accurate I was suggesting using a grid of CAD lines spaced with dimensions , so everything is balanced and 100% accurate..... I'll leave Glenn to explain the "Inserts into Wall" it's not a Tool I use much..... @glennw M.
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    me too actually , having 2 right buttons on the Elecom Huge trackball is handy ..... M.
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    That is how I understand it yes...... if you just want to "Play" with X14 , you can download the Trial Version, you just can't save plans , export or Print from Trial Versions. M.
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    I would assume it is a standard full subscription which includes an upgrade to any new releases within the subscription period , so someone getting it now, will get X15 in June? assuming a similar timetable as last yr ... The X15 Beta is already out ( for some) so hopefully it's going well. Okay that is good info for someone doing this, as long as they are aware you can't open Plans created in a Version newer than whatever your older version is, ie a X14 plan won't open in X10 in your case if you don't pay for the 2nd year.....and every year after until you no longer want to use Chief. M.
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    Chief's Dim. Tools won't locate Auto Panels added to Cabinet sides, and the side effect of that setting would mean a Dim for every door edge ( and cabinet ) as you drag a dim. line across a run of cabinets I believe, hence the tips above to make 3/4 or 1 1/2" End Panels out of Base ( or Wall) Cabinets instead. Mark has some good tips on doing this , and is why/how I started doing this, not sure I found all his Tips above though ? @MarkMc Mick.
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    You made a post about something very similar last May , but I'm not sure you returned to it still using Point Markers.......here you go.......... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/34537-cabinet-panels/?do=findComment&comment=268751 Also Vid. and plan here on making a 1 1/2" Filler or End panel https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/31824-15-filler-with-panel-attached-vid/?tab=comments#comment-250551 M.
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    Only if you need an ARC or curved section , if you break a Normal Wall it won't allow the use of the ARC Tool ( unless that changed in X14 I didn't try it ) PS..... Chief LOVES to snap to CAD Lines , so you can use them and setup them with Dimensions and then "snap" the Wall/3D Solid Points to them. M.
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    Not sure but maybe how you have your Hot Keys setup up differently too? ESC should work as well ...... FYI: Space is "Select Objects" ESC is "Cancel selection/Previous Command" Mick.
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    It used too, always has but we had this issue in X11 or X12 I think ? and it came back in X14 , and none of the updates have fixed it.... M.
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    That is my suggestion if affordable....... but if you can get a 2nd hand (used) 2000 series like a 2070 Super , it mybe enough to last you a few years yet If that is a Solid you can add an ARC ( curve ) by adding a small angled piece ( add a break) and then use the ARC Tool and then the Tangent Tool to smooth it out if needed. M.
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    This is my understanding too, but I thought MTHD may know something others don't (yet) or may misunderstand what he's getting into, especially as an occasional User and Upgrader. M.
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    CA will need to Clarify but it appears they are offering Users of ANY older version a 1/2 priced ie $995 upgrade to the latest version ( x14) if they upgrade to the Subscription Model for the 1st year...only.... but it is $1995 per year after that , my question was because MTHD hasn't upgraded since X10 due to cost I assume, but what happens come 2024 if he decides $2000USD is too much to spend "on a hobby" , can he continue using X15 he'll receive in the 1st yr or does he lose access to X15 and have to revert to his last legacy version (X10 ) which is an issue since X10 can't open anything done in X14/X15..... or can the User continue using X15 in perpetuity? ( with a SSA-like fee perhaps?) M.
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    It is likely then that the 960 doesn't not 100% support the new 3D engine in X14 then, you could perhaps look for a new 3000 or 4000 series GPU or even a used GPU in the 2000 Series depending on your budget, if you are not considering a whole new computer of course. I don't think it's a Hole , he has broken the bottom edge and just pulled it up............ you can do the same thing with a Wall in Elevation , however a Wall can't have the Radius curves..... hence why I think David used the 3D Solid , it also will not show the framing like a wall when "cut" which needs to be patched.
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    An upgrade is nice but since it is to a Subscription Version, what happens this time next year if as in the past you decide to not pay the full $2000 subscription in 2024? Will you be able to continue using X15 ( should be out by then) or do you lose all access to X15? M.
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    Just bumping this Up to see if Rob and I are the only ones with this issue , as I am hoping it is fixed in X15, this was an Issue that came back in X14 after being gone for a version or two and 8 months later it is still driving me nuts every day...... M.
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    Trying installing the latest Nvidia Driver ( you have 512.15 ) suggested by Chief to use Version 526.98 or 526.86 which I am using from November, it may or may not help with the black screen problem. This is my Thread/posts to the best Nvidia Drivers in Chief............. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/16205-nvidia-drivers-updated/?do=findComment&comment=281778 M.
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    this can be done by navigating to 3D> Lighting> Add Lights but since you can't see them in 3D cameras you can place them anywhere , more about it near the bottom here : https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00777/working-with-lighting.html I guess because your Card does not support it , so Chief has already disabled it. I can see in the pics above your computer has (2) Graphics cards , so you do need to check the Render Tab in Chief and make sure Chief is using the Nvidia Card. Show me your Render Tab pls. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-03140/forcing-chief-architect-programs-to-use-a-specific-graphics-card-in-windows-10-11.html M.
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    Not sure if it helps , but as mentioned an Overview includes everything in the plan , so a lager Terrain Perimeter will alter the view as will, importantly in some cases, "lost objects" eg something you tried pasting in the wrong view and is now 500ft ( or further) from the house M.
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    In Standard View the lights need to be set much higher that in PBR to show and real effect , but also in the pics above there is only a couple of small recess light i can see and no light coming from the exterior ( windows or Doors) so you may need to ADD Lights ( these are "invisible" lights in 3D ) to help illuminate the space better. Your card looks fine for X14 , I can see it supports Extended Formats too , which is also important for X13 and X14 , but as the 960 does not support RTX technology you could try turning off GPU Ray Tracing and see if views still go black. If this is a Laptop? you should make sure that Chief is using the Nvidia Card not the Intel Graphics card and that it is using the best Driver for it (Ver. 526.86) too.... 3rd Pic.... https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-03140/forcing-chief-architect-programs-to-use-a-specific-graphics-card-in-windows-10-11.html M.
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    No harm done here Cody...... your are right about the Haters these days..... M.
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    Chief is probably seeing the 2nd area as a different Room and by default Chief only lights the Room the camera is in by Default , do you even have light(s) in the second area? ( where the bed is ). It is possible your GTX 960 is struggling with PBR and it can not do PBR-RTRT I think ( PBR is the same as X12 , PBR-RTRT (Real time Raytacing) is in X13/X14 but the Videocard must support RTX from Nvidia , which the 960 does not have , you need a 2000,3000, or 4000 Series Videocard for that. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-03146/identifying-the-shader-model-of-your-graphics-card-in-windows.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00106/troubleshooting-3d-camera-view-display-problems-in-chief-architect.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01025/message-your-video-card-is-unable-to-provide-optimum-3d-performance.html M.
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    Just a faux pas I think , I think he just marked it solved is all, not that he solved it. M.
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    On these type of roofs it's best to Make the sub fascia's the same size as the rafter and the Fascia one size bigger. M.