Joe_Carrick

There's no slowness with your plan on my system. I would check all Preference Settings and also your AV Software. It could be that your AV doesn't recognize Chief X8 as an exception to full scanning.

1. Close the Plan 2. Use the "More Reply Options" 3. Browse to the Plan - Open 4. Attach this File. If it's happening with all plans then I'm pretty sure it must be a setting in Preferences. Check what you have in X7 vs X8.

Is this problem on all plans or just some plans? Does the model have a lot of hi-poly objects (symbols) ? Can you post a plan so we can analyze the problem?

Do you display those in the Plan (Labels) or just in the Schedule(s) ?

In some cases the suggestion is for a feature that's already available but the OP didn't know where to find it.

Architectural Objects (Doors, Windows, Walls, Appliances, Fixtures, Furniture, etc) all have a Component List and one of the fields is "Code". This field can be edited and displayed in the Schedule (if there is one) as well as in user macros. Do you use the Component Code? If yes, what do you use it for? Can you think of a logical use?

I agree with Michael. God, the other users and CA all know that I want more than CA is currently willing or able to do. Sometimes we see suggestions for functionality that is already in Chief. I think that's pretty much the only time we will disagree with a suggestion - unless it just doesn't fit within the general scope of Architectural Design Software. If the post's in the Suggestion Forum I personally try not to be negative or offer any Work-Around. If it's in the Q&A Forum most of us will try to explain how to accomplish the desired result. Usually there are several possible ways to do something and there will be several users giving their method.

1. Change the Wall Type so that: a. The Foundation is built to Layer 3, not Layer 1 b. The Bead Board Thickness is at least 7/16" - currently you have it set at 0" 2. Build the Foundation. Here's a pic with Foundation and Roof

Kevin, You have Capslock ON

I purchased this click-lock flooring at HD for $2.69 psf. I'm installing it in our cabin at Big Bear Lake, CA. It's so much nicer than Laminate and extremely easy to install. Note: The foam underlayment I'm using adds about 45 cents psf.

Here's a material I created that might be useful to others. It's a Random Plank (Distressed Dark Honey Bamboo) Flooring. The Planks are 6' long and are in widths of 6", 5.5" and 3.5" with the end joints staggered. The Texture is 72"x60" so that there's a more random look by having more end joint locations. Enjoy Bamboo, Random Plank.calibz

I find that the easiest way to do Board and Batt Walls is to define a "Wall Type" with an additional 3/4" thick layer of 2" Framing Material spaced at 12" o.c. When the Wall Framing is created this layer can be seen in Camera Views if the "Framing, Walls" layer is displayed. If your wall is SIP or some other non-conventional framing type you can set the Wall Framing to have only 1 top and bottom Plate and all the Headers to be only 2" in height. There may still be some Batts that you will want to delete or move at doors and windows but it will mostly be automatic. OTOH, if you have a conventionally framed wall, leave the dbl top plate and header sizes for the framing and just edit those members for that exterior framing layer. The easiest way to do this editing will be in the Wall Detail, Layer 1.

It probably isn't working because X8 introduced "Live Views" for Elevations and Sections sent to Layout. I suspect that the export isn't using the "Plot Lines" that it used to. This is probably an unforeseen side effect of this feature of X8.

I don't know what the problem is - but why are you exporting elevations to AutoCAD?

I basically agree but I suspect that the "patch" is a part of the window symbol. It would logically be made out of a "wall section" so that the materials could be edited to match any wall type.

That won't load all macros, wall types, layer sets, annosets, etc. To get all of that you would need to do the export/import dance. I just always open my prior version templates in the new version and save them in the new version template folders. I've been doing it this way for over 10 years and have never had a problem.

Scott, I can't access that video. The pic in post #11 doesn't show how to get the shape angled at the bottom. I can use a dog-ear arch (left) to get the shape correct at the top but reflecting vertically only makes it a "V" instead of inverting the shape. I'm pretty sure I've done a similar window in X6 or X7 but don't remember how and I don't seem to be able to do it in X8.

That's the way I do "Storefront Window Walls". When you insert a Door in a Railing it only makes a "Doorway" but you can change that to a "Hinged Door".

A "Panel" Railing would be my choice. You would need to define the Panel as a "Millwork Symbol" with the screen and horizontal rails. Then use a "Post to Beam" railing wall using that Panel. You can add a Door if you need it.

Ben, You can suppress the apron in the dbx.

No, but if you use the Roof Planes instead of creating new Polylines, the Labels will be on the Roof Plane Labels layer. These new Labels are available for all Polyline based objects. Note also that Roof Planes have Ruby Attributes for more than just one area - Surface, Projected and Overhang are all available.

Don't worry about the Archives. This is just Chief's way of insuring that you will have a backup in case something goes wrong. Where files are located is specified in "Preferences" and you generally would not need to change those settings. Most of Chief's data is located in C:/Users/<your_name>/Documents/Chief Architect Premier X8 Data/ Archives Backdrops Database Libraries (Symbol Libraries, etc) Hotkeys Images lex Scripts (exported Ruby macros) Templates (Plan and Layout) Textures Toolbars You can set a location for your Plan and Layout Files (normally the Layout File for each project should be in the same folder as the Plan) Naturally, the executable and supporting files are installed in the "Programs" folder.

1. set the ceiling height of the bonus room to 12" 2. uncheck ceiling over this room 3. check use soffit for ceiling

Just use Molding Profiles for the Exterior Casing, Lintel and Sill, set the sizes as needed and change the material to Stucco.

Here's a Library with a Full over Full Bunk Bed. It includes 2 versions: 1. Symbol without Pillows 2. Architectural Block of Symbol with Pillows added This is an accurate representation of the Weston Bunk Beds by "Discovery Wood Furniture". These are available at wayfair.com, sears, amazon, etc. Bunk Beds.calibz