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Try messing around with a distribution region. It can in fact be set so that the elevation references a roof plane. Here I drew the region across my roof in plan: I defined a skinny box to be distributed 18" o.c. This will act as the standing seam. Here's the part that makes the region match the roof plane: Here's the result below in 3D. Note that the 3D distribution region objects are the white "slats." (The dark grey standing seam is just standard material texture. I happened to be working on a SS roof at the time). First time I tried this, but I think the Distribution Region could be finessed to make this work. Jim P.S. Doing this in X17.

I sent in to Chief. They were very responsive with their reply. Looks like it does not work, but they are looking into a possible fix. Here's their reply FYI: Hi Jim, Thanks for reaching out! I am able to reproduce the problem and am not able to get the two windows to join in this scenario. I’ll log the problem with our developers to see if we can get the behavior updated or, failing that, the Documentation updated. I tried a couple of prior versions and have not seen it work fully so far so I’m not certain in which version it last worked. Jim

Robert, Thanks for testing this. I might just send this into tech support to see if Chief in fact allows this. Jim

Good morning, I'm trying to combine flat and angled top windows into a mitered corner window. Chief seems to say this is doable... ... but I'm having a heck of a time making it work. Any special tips / techniques for this would be greatly appreciated. Plan attached (X17). Thanks again, Jim CORNER WINDOW PROBLEM.zip

I had serious lag issues, which I solved by repairing the program installation. You might give it a go.

Select the schedule then hit the renumber schedule button.

Try using the custom muntin tool. You draw the muntins as linework, form a Cad block and then load it on to the window glazing.

Should be free if you have SSA. I deleted the catalog and was able to import them into X17 successfully.

I repaired the installation and that seemed to fix the problem. Jim

Thanks for quick reply! First thing I did was restart, but did not help. Bummer. I sent the issue to tech support. I'll see what they say. Usually they're pretty helpful. Jim

Good morning, Just installed new X17 with project management mode turned off. I brought forward a small X16 project I was working on (.layout and .plan). I'm finding the program is lagging and sluggish. Not only opening and closing files but also when drafting too (I get the spinning Windows 11 blue circle of delay). I did not have this in X16. It was quick. Anybody else having this? Thanks, Jim

Thanks - will do. Jim

This is great. Thanks! To all those brave pioneers / early X17 adopters, any issues (e.g. stability, etc.)? I'm anxious to upgrade, but I thought I'd ping the group before I make the leap. Jim

Robert, Success! I added a finish layer to the underside of the floor assembly to patch things up like you suggested. Thanks! Jim

Good morning, I have an exterior balcony (1) over a framed pop-out fireplace (2) with a manual roof plane that is affecting the balcony's soffit finish (3). Pretty sure this is because I'm building a room over a roof plane, which I believe Chief does not like judging by the forums. Any setting I can use to fix this, or should I just patch it with a 3D solid for example? Thanks again, Jim

Follow-up to this... Chief responded and said they would review: Hi Jim, Thank you for contacting Chief Architect Support. I tested it a bit myself, and it does look like custom muntins load in a bit inconsistently based on their position/angle. I'll go ahead and report this to our developers, and let you know what they say, or whether this is something they end up needing to fix.

Thanks Robert for looking at this. I sent this in yesterday to tech support. To me it seems like it should just build to the centerline. If Chief has a follow-up, I'll post the reply. Jim

Thanks for quick response. I will do so. - Jim

Does anybody know why the load CAD block / custom muntin tool you use on window lites does not build the custom muntins to the centerline of the linework? Is there a workaround for this or am I doing something wrong? Pics below. Thanks, Jim Before: After loading CAD block to window:

Gene, You can edit the material names directly. Just go to edit material and rename it. Below, I revised "drywall" to "gypsum board":

Lisa, My first guess is make a copy of your wall type and then apply the wall siding extension to that new wall type. Use the new wall type only where you want this condition. Jim

Thanks for your input. - Jim

I think you might be looking for Depth Cue?

I have a pretty complex basement foundation wall with existing masonry below and stud framing above. In addition, there's new interior full height furring. A lot going on: I show the upper wall in plan, but I wanted to also clarify in plan what's going on below. Then, it occurred to me I can just break the wall for a short length and switch that pony wall section to "Display in Plan View" to show the lower wall. A couple of CAD break lines and I'll wrap up by adding a plan note to clarify... Nothing earth shattering, but I thought pretty nifty. Jim