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If you are looking at a Website Selling it, be VERY Dubious about it's authenticity. M.

This should put you on the right path.......

You can't buy SSA for X12 , current version only , for X12 you would need to upgrade to X13 ...but that includes SSA and is currently $625 on Sale.

Oh...sorry the "cheap trick" is to just assign the same texture as above ( copy and paste down ) , and then play with the values.... M.

Chief Walls always try to join on the centerline , but in some situations Chief can't decide where each material should stop and needs a bit of help, which is where the Wall Layers Edit Tool comes in.... click on the Wall , then the Tool on the Edit toolbar and you will see more diamonds appear to pull the wall layers, like the Drywall and Framing with.

Replacing the Glass Standard material from the library would also do it I think the Siding looks "flat" cos it is it just a 2D image, ( with fake shadows at the lap ) but playing with the bump map and turning down the Sun intensity blazing on that Wall may help too. Mick.

All Views in Chief are 3D whether they look like it or not and thus are effected by the new Rendering engine, even the Library and PB Previews etc you could try the HF Driver 511.72 (above) or perhaps an older Driver like 472.12 which is stable for many Users on other Forums. I will say I have far fewer Issues on my 3080 if I don't use STD View , but it is not the same experience X12 was. M.

Might be best to ask on HomeTalk rather than ChiefTalk for HD Pro specific Tips.... even though roofs are pretty much the same...... https://hometalk.chiefarchitect.com/

A Plan would help , another possibility is the Wall Definition and where you have the Platform building to?

One thought would be what is you Save Dialog Size and Position set too in Preferences?

It should be included if the option is checked ?

Those with Windows 11 seem to be having a better experience with the latest Driver 511.65 ( assuming you aren't already using it? ) https://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/186770/en-us Nvidia has also released a newer hotfix Driver since 511.72 https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5320

and Choose Frame 3 1/2 or 5 1/2 instead , and as suggested build Framing and turn on Wall framing in 3D views.

How too Video.....https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/18908-signature-here-at-chief-talk/?tab=comments#comment-155662 This is the usual problem I have found.... Use straight Deck Rail or Edge , not Straight Railing which is the interior railing.

As others mentioned , No as far as I am aware too , but seeing as most monitors these day are widescreen, I find adding a couple of extras on the the RH Side like my "Bathroom Toolbar" works pretty well. I also have all my Dims Shortcuts on the RH side too now....

there is a known issue with multi-monitor setups if the computer uses Nahimic's 3D Radar Software....

It is in the Core Library...so should be there....try an update on your Libraries or "Install Core" Mick.

In a Hot Climate like Florida, Sheet Metal could be an issue even heavy gauge , not sure if Alum. or another metal would be any better though? perhaps ask the Railing Manufacturer for Ideas? M.

I've had my Sheetmetal guy do custom bent Black Metal, like your red line for a few jobs looks nice with Black Railings.... not sure if that works for you as there is a limit on (metal) lengths Mick.

Everything in Chief is really 3D and there are all sorts of Issues with the new Graphics Engine ( Astral ) ranging from PCs with GTX 970 to 3090 Nvidia Cards , Win10 and Win 11 as well as various flavours of MacOs and Hardware. Is Dan's template from an earlier Chief Version? as I am having Issues with X12 plans brought forward as well as other issues like CA locking up every time it saves for 3-9 mins... a real productivity Killer. M.

See if making the Railing Wall Widths the same as the Newel Posts , moves the newels back onto the Floor? so your Newels don't overhang the edge of the floor like in pics 3 and 5 above.... works for Deck and porch columns..... Mick.

Your sig , doesn't say what version you are using ? it is in X13 Core though.... M.

There are different Elec. Libraries now including International, Specialty, Dacora but I have not used them.... https://www.chiefarchitect.com/3d-library/index.php?r=site/detail/1123

Hopefully they will honor the old price if you ask nicely tomorrow.... 1v1 Training went up 20% too M.

That's what I was told as I asked about a better discount for 3 or 4 or 5 yrs and She said no 5% whether 2yrs or 5yrs.... but I would get on it quick as it is no longer $525 it seems M.