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  1. Alaskan_Son
    Eric, you may want to post your question over on the HomeTalk forum. This forum is more specific to Chief Architect which has more features and capabilities. We're likely going to have a hard time helping you over here because your version doesn't have all the options we're used to using...Specifically with regard to stairs and customizable landings. I'm sure there's a way if you get creative, bust quickly looking at the tools you have available in the Home Designer product line, I think you may have a bit of difficulty creating that set of stairs using the tool set you have available to you.
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    I've had the "Unexpected" error several times. I could be wrong, but if I remember correctly it was when I was trying to download older SKP (Sketchup) models and the problem was solved as soon as I switched the model to a different version (SKP 6, SKP 7, SKP 8, etc.). The "malformed" error I DON'T recall having seen before. Maybe one for Tech Support.
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    I basically created an orthographic floor overview, used the cross section slider, changed the rendering style to line drawing and then sent that view to layout. Then I sent a standard plan view with dimensions to the same layout page, resized and repositioned the line drawing so that it overlapped the normal plan view, and then turned off all layers except dimensions and room labels. I just picked a text style that looked somewhat hand written. It could use some work...One could definitely spend a little more time than I did refining the look (line drawing settings, text and dimensioning, layer settings, etc.) but I think its pretty close to what was requested too.
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    I agree, the first definitely looks better. It doesn't look like you quite compared apples to apples though. Your second picture doesn't have shadows and the ray trace/renderings don't appear to have the same settings.
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    That's some beautiful work !!
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    Nice work Jon. Looks good. You prolee realize this, but I'm relatively certain you can achieve the same thing all within CA by layering in Layout (no Photoshop necessary).
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    Took a bit of time to see what was possible. Nothing fancy, but all done within Chief... The hardest part is dealing with dimensions. Without the need for dimensions its much easier.
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    What you're really looking for if I understand you correctly is control over the box itself. I think this is something we could really make huge use of. Adjustable box panels (all the way to zero) would be immensely useful...both sides and back. Would solve a lot of problems we have with building custom units.
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    I think Jon might be onto something. I thought the "®" or brand symbol (R with a circle around it in case you are seeing anything different on your end) was a pretty commonly used font. It works on both of my computers (Windows 7 and 8), works online, and with every program that I use, however in the screenshot you attached with the warning message there seems to be an extra character added that I didn't put there... Are you perhaps running on a Mac? I wonder if perhaps fonts don't work the same on Mac's?
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    Hmmm...Not sure what going on Dennis. They just downloaded fine for me. And I'm just using the newest version of X7
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    A few symbols we had to make for a bathroom remodel we're working on. Couldn't find them anywhere else so I had my son make them for me. I think they turned out pretty good... Material could be changed and could be used as a ceramic sink as well. Its a rectangular design that we've wanted for other jobs as well. Anyway, here they are if you can use them... Native Trails® Hana copper sink (with grid drain).calibz Native Trails® Hana copper sink (no drain).calibz Grid drain.calibz
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    Sorry Bill, I wasn't aiming that last response at you. Jut pointing out that there are several possible methods to reach the desired outcome, however none really do the job quite right (at least not for the reasons the OP was after). For that matter one might as well just copy the plan and delete all the widows an doors...done.
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    I think the challenge is to create a situation that leaves the plan correct AND keeps everything live.
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    I have never needed to draw up RCP's for any of my jobs, and I'm sure others can chime in as to how they achieve what you're looking to do, however I messed around with it for a little while and it seems you can just about get what you're after by using the "Create Room Polyline" tool for every room in the plan then turning off the door, window, and wall layers until you get what you're looking for. It might at least get you a little closer.
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    Not sure exactly WHY you want to do what you want to do, but you can sort of do what you're talking about by creating a orthographic top view and then using the cross section slider. Not very useful though in my opinion.
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    What exactly are you referring to when you say "cut plane"? Are you talking about the height at which the plan view is generated? If so, you're right...the only way I know of to control what you're looking for is via layers.
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    Actually, re-reading through your posts I'm not sure I originally understood what you were doing. If I understand correctly now what you're talking about I still imagine I would use ceiling planes, roof planes, and adjust these settings appropriately... Just my thoughts. I don't do a lot of plans with varying ceiling heights, but when I have, I've never done it the way you are. Maybe I'm doing it wrong though...
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    I totally agree. It would be nice to be able to adjust the default settings of each room type, I was just suggesting that perhaps you wouldn't have to do that it your method was adjusted.
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    In my humble opinion, I think you might want to rethink the way you are drawing your second floors. I would suggest that you only draw walls where there will actually be walls and do the roof portions strictly with roof and ceiling planes. As many people here will tell you, if you want your material lists to be accurate, it is absolutely imperative that your model is accurate. Unless you actually plan on building a floor and a very short wall to support your roof in the real world, you probably shouldn't model it that way either.
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    Using the material painter in PLAN mode should change the material of every object in the entire plan that is using the material you are trying to change. Just be sure that "Blend colors with materials" is OFF. I personally put that tool into my top toolbar so I can keep a close eye on that sucker. It's NOT your friend...more like an enemy you need to cooperate and collaborate with once in a blue moon.
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    You're more than welcome. Thank YOU for posting the plan. More often than not you will get an answer within a few minutes if you take the time to post the plan along with the description of your problem and some screenshots to make the issue as clear as possible. You done good : )
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    Select the "doorway"/ railing section at the top of the stairs...you'll probably select the door first, hit tab so the wall is selected or just delete the door, open the wall dbx, and check "invivible". Essentially that section of railing needs to be changed to an invisible wall.
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    Can you attach the plan?
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    By the way, THANK YOU for taking the time to attach the plan. Not something people take the time to do as often as they probably should. That's a very impressive house. Incredibly slow on my machine. I wonder of maybe the file size is causing some sort of overload on your system leading to the issue you're having...just a thought.
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    All the stair openings look just fine when I open the plans...