KirkClemons

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    4hotshoez The first image you attached is a ray traced image. The predefined metal materials show all black in a ray trace unless you enable photon mapping in your ray trace settings: http://video.chiefarchitect.com/?search=1591
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    Yes, I agree with all these. But I was referring specifically to Jared's initial request to convert the decimal output to mixed fraction. Which I'm hoping he was able to find a solution for based on Joe's and my input. As to all these other requests, maybe a new thread could be started under the suggestions forum to discuss how each of these could be implemented in a useful way.
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    Well, again, I've never heard anything. But your right there may be some prior requests. Just not enough to hit the radar and make it through the grapevine here in tech.
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    I don't think so. I've not encountered this until now so Jared's request in the suggestions forum may be the first request made so far.
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    To make it easier to reuse maybe just use a generic variable name in place of h_depth. Here's a more generic example of the same script: value = owner.width value = value.to_r value #=> (1/12) whole_num = value.numerator / value.denominator fraction = ((value.numerator % value.denominator) / value.denominator.to_f).to_r whole_num = whole_num.to_s fraction = fraction.to_s if fraction == "0/1" whole_num = whole_num << '"' result = whole_num else whole_num = whole_num << ' ' fraction = fraction << '"' result = whole_num + fraction end result
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    Here's my approach: h_depth = referenced.header_depth h_depth = h_depth.to_r h_depth #=> (1/12) whole_num = h_depth.numerator / h_depth.denominator fraction = ((h_depth.numerator % h_depth.denominator) / h_depth.denominator.to_f).to_r whole_num = whole_num.to_s fraction = fraction.to_s if fraction == "0/1" whole_num = whole_num << '"' result = whole_num else whole_num = whole_num << ' ' fraction = fraction << '"' result = whole_num + fraction end result Replace h_depth with any variable name you want for the header thickness and obviously replace referenced.header_depth with referenced.header_thickness or any other attribute you want to find. You could also change referenced to owner to evaluate the owner object if needed.
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    Chopping Block

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    Chopping Block

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    Block and Axe modeled in Blender. Rendered in Chief Architect Premier X6.
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    Creating a Custom Cabinet Symbol

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    Rendering created for Knowledgebase article KB-01192 http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01192/
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    Creating a Steam Shower

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    Rendering created for Knowledgebase article KB-02820 http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-02820/
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    Using Material Regions

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    Rendering created for Knowledgebase article KB-02929 http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-02929/
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    1) I use bitbucket.org as my repository host. 2) They have their own client program that you can download and install, personally I do my web work on a linux machine so I use the command line version of GIT.
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    I've used GIT for my web projects. It works well for tracking individual changes to code which is what it's really tailored for. But it also works well for images and other misc., non-text, file types. So I would imagine that it should be able to handle a plan file without a problem.
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    I like to enable the bloom filter when the ray trace is finished but before exporting it. Adds a nice ambient glow to the image.
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    Specifying a Window's Energy Ratings

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    Rendering created for Knowledgebase article KB-01074 http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01074/
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    This looks more like a display glitch that sometimes occurs on older systems. You can tell because the duplicate image is also happening to the Preferneces window. Maximizing to force the window to refresh is about the only fix that you have available for this type of thing.
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    This isn't possible for cameras because they are not tied to the Ruby console in any way. But it is possible for anything else, assuming you don't want to change the automatic label. For example you could create a macro like this: And use it as the label for the object like this: The result should be the same label as before but in all uppercase.
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    This is the best program I've ever found: http://www.piriform.com/recuva
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    Go to 'Documents\Chief Architect Premier X6 Data' and delete the 'Toolbars' directory. Then restart Chief and you should be back in business.
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    Was the User Catalog ever there after upgrading? Also, did you have anything in the User Catalog in your previous version? For the User Catalog to contain anything on a new install you would need to migrate the older catalog over if there is anything to migrate. Otherwise make sure that the filter is not turned on. If you need help migrating you can PM me or contact support. You can also review the migration guide in your digital locker. If you have migrated and the catalog is still empty, contact me at the tech line and we can troubleshoot why it's showing up empty.
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    Creating Cabinets with Open Doors

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    Rendering created for Knowledgebase article KB-01130 http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01130/
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    This article may also help, they use a Kohler symbol in the example and adjust it's origin to fit the cabinets: http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01264/
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    Customizing a Light Fixture

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    Rendering created for Knowledgebase article KB-01057 http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01057/
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    Placing Cabinet Legs as Independent Symbols

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    Rendering created for Knowledgebase article KB-01040 http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01040/
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    Are you using the wall elevation camera or standard cross section/elevation?
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    Creating Frameless, Euro-style Cabinets

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    Rendering created for Knowledgebase article KB-01365 http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01365/