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Thanks everyone - there it was smacking me in the face.

2 hours ago, Chrisb222 said:

I use the Shelf tool. I know, right? 

Sorry if this went over my head but I'm new to CA.  Is that like a left handed screw driver or is there actually a shelf tool?

It would be difficult to get CA benchmarks but if you have them, it would be awesome to have those posted.    I believe the A4000 would be more likely in stock as you said so that would be fantatstic.  I'd be thrilled if the A4000 is as fast or faster than the 3080 for CA.   Please remember Autocad is not the same nor is a 3d benchmark nor is even a call of duty benchmark - CA is the one I couldn't find benchmarks for with either card.

Either way I doubt it will be that dramatic of a difference - if a render takes the 3080 10 seconds (based on speficiations set for the render) I'd guess the A4000 would be close to 14-15 seconds at most for that same render - that is just a guess as I don't have both cards for comparison.   I don't know if that is enough to concern many people if the A4000 is cheaper.

The A4000 is 47DB and the MSI TRio is 34db - that isn't a guess - that is verifiable on the web.    32DB is about the sound level of a whisper and 47db is about the sound level of a heavy rainfall.   I have extremely good hearing so to me that is a big difference but to someone who isn't disturbed by noise that wouldn't be worth paying for based on noise alone.

https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/msi-rtx-3070-gaming-x-trio-review/21/

I went through the library and didn't find much in the way of shelves.  I looked for training videos and didn't find any (although they probably exist).    I figure you put in a blocking boards boards between the studs and then just put in lumber or a 3D object and change the finish?

I'm going to guess based on specs the A4000 will be louder but compable in performance to an overclocked 3060 or low end 3070- due to the thinner cooling fan.

3080    - 9860 cuda cores, 272 tensor cores , 68 RT cores, Tensor performance 238 tflops

A4000 - 6144 cuda cores, 192 tensor cores, 48 RT cores, Tensor performance 153 tflops

I went to amazon and put in MSI Gaming Trio 3080 - they have it in stock.   (so does newegg - not a fan and B&H) The MSI trio is one of the quietest of the 3080 video cards on the market.   The processing power requires a good deal of cooling so they can be loud to people who didn't have a dedicated video card in the past - as a result, I'd recommend getting the quietest one you can - the strix isn't a bad choice either.   Your question was which will do as good of a job - a 3070 ti will be close in performance.

Rumors keep coming that video cards will be in stock soon and prices will go down - only problem is they've been saying that for 2 months and so far no joy.

Please be aware if you are adding it to an existing computer, you should have at least a 750 watt power supply.   Also be aware they are very long so make sure you have space in your case if you want some junk in your trunk.   Chances are the card will be a smidge over a foot in length.

You could get a liquid cooled one but the pumps usually offset the noise difference plus you have the potential for leaks and maintenance.   Liquid cool makes a great deal of sense if you are overclocking for gaming hower I'm guessing you won't be doing that based on your stated intended purpose.

I don't think it matters much for performance for CA if you get a 10gig or 12gig model (although I'm not 100% sure).

As I think it was mentioned you can do ray tracing without the fancy video card however it does take a long time to process but the resulting image is about the same.

BTW - I noticed you have 1 drive listed as a 1TB drive - if it is a spindle drive, I'd get rid of it - switch it out with a samsung - you can use the included samsung SSD software to duplicate everything on the 1 TB drive and if you have Virtual memory/paging enabled on that drive it will slow you way down even though you may not need it.   That and they are noisy and draw more power than an SSD.

Lastly - I'd expect the 4080 video cards to be released in about 6 months - but who knows how many they will release and the bitcoiners will probably be sleeping in line days in advance to buy every card available.

Thanks so much for solving it AND making it crystal clear with a video!

This one little thing is a great learning project for me - any guess on what I need to fix on this?    I'll probably make it a side vent fireplace since it isn't for heating but first I need to finish the chimey structure.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AonCBRorVv74rGrvzyAazH7f4lD_?e=1W6OvX

Schooled twice on one question!   Thanks everyone!

17 minutes ago, Chopsaw said:

How about the other side of the wall ?  If it shows drywall then two of the walls are likely inside out.

I tried putting two pieces of drywall on one side, I tried reversing the wall, I tried changeing the wall type, I tried putting drywall on both sides - it still shows the brick.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AonCBRorVv74rGloyOX1RN3O7kCU?e=dwYC6v 

I just noticed - it is 2 walls that show the brick (although they should show sheetrock) and 1 shows correctly.

Just for the heck of it - I put two layers of drywall on and it only shows brick - I also tried putting the drywall on both sides of the brick - still shows brick.  Tried change the wall type to Brick  4 - still shows brick.

1 hour ago, DavidJPotter said:

I concur with Mark above in that you applied a commonly thicker material to a 1/2" thick drywall layer and then thinness is causing the "Z" fighting you are complaining of. When I wish to display brick I use a "Brick 4 or 8" wall type. Short cuts like you applied are "faster" but the results are not assured, emulating how one actually builds in the field do work and are reliable.

 

DJP

 

Good advice - my concern is I don't think I want studs in a fireplace insert - do I?   I was thinking of going brick, mineral wool then drywall facing the room.

7 hours ago, Mark3D said:

i think you have been using the eyedropper paint tool try changing the materials back the there defaults also remove the room wall coverings things should look better  after that

Thanks - I think I did some of what you recommended but I must have missed a step because the brick is still showing but I have drywall over it.   (it doesn't look like it is out of phase though).

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AonCBRorVv74rGi9iyjb6dwcmDPq?e=4CHRnT  

Hello,

I suppose I could redraw them but I'd like to know what I did wrong please.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AonCBRorVv74rGi9iyjb6dwcmDPq?e=1vL1hV 

1 hour ago, rgardner said:

Look at the options in the window schedule, and remember to add your total line at the bottom.

Thanks - I appreciate it.

I think this is what you are saying?  I copied the header and in the bottom right that number is the total sq footage.

I'm curious if CA can give that number?  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AonCBRorVv74rGi9iyjb6dwcmDPq?e=ghezpm

Hello,

I will probabably have the same floor finishes in different categories

Bathrooms

Bedrooms

Hallways...

How do I create more than one so I can just click on it and make it have the right finish or assign it automatically based on room definition?

Thanks!!

You are right, the daytime backdrop intensity was insane by default.   The shades actually can block the sunlight to a degree!   I'll get blackout ones for that room but I was using them as a test.

Sure - thanks for taking a look.  I'm going to include most things just in case something is weird with the overall plan that is impacting the light.

full

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AonCBRorVv74rB3mJzh1kpqYmqnX?e=kYHdlM

Stripped version

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AonCBRorVv74rBvBd4yq1-OYps-H?e=clCf5Q

2 hours ago, ericepv said:

Go to 'Rendering Techniques Options' and in the 'Physically Based Rendering' tab (his looks like a PBR) reduce the 'Daytime Backdrop Intensity'. I find that a setting between 200 and 500 works best. Also, make sure your sunlight 'Intensity' (in the 'Adjust Sunlight' DBX) is set for a lower value (usually 5000 - 15,000 works well).

Thanks - just tried - no difference on mine.  Maybe I missed something.

Hello,

I'm sure it is simple but no matter what number I change this to the light through the windows seems the same (BRIGHT)

Use sun angle drop down is unavailable as well as edit  - I imagine that is because I haven't selected a plot or the orientation of the house.

The only thing I can do to make it darker outside is toggle sunlight.

Thanks, I think I've made what I want.   Great tips!

Thanks both of you.   

Hello,

I'm trying to follow this video - 

But for some reason on mine I'm doing something wrong and it seems to want to add a backsplash horizontally over the drain instead of up the walls.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AonCBRorVv74rBvBd4yq1-OYps-H?e=evVUSo

1 minute ago, Renerabbitt said:

Try HERE

Holy Bajesus that is a lot!  Thanks