Joe_Carrick

It happens once in a while but you shouldn't have edited my number in your reply.

I tend to agree with Michael. Walk in Closets are nice if you have the extra space. But it takes at least a 7'x5' deep Walk-In to equal the hanging space in (2) 2'x5' linear closets. IOW, 35 sq.ft. vs 20 sq.ft. OTOH, if you have the space for a larger Walk-In you can have dressing areas, a bench, mirrors, etc inside rather than take up room in the bedroom or bath for those items. So sometimes the best solution isn't a Walk-In and sometimes it is. It's all a matter of what works best and looks best.

Definitely different things. I would do that with 2 Base Cabinets and just span the space between with a Custom Countertop. That configuration would not be able to use a Lazy Susan so just consider that pie shaped space in the corner as "lost". In theory, you could use a single cabinet on the diagonal but it would actually give you less storage space.

Dennis, Works for me in X7.

It depends on the setting in the Framing Defaults. There's a box that can be unchecked so that you can specify the spacing independent of the Wall Material.

Are you changing the "Material" in the "Exterior Wall Type" or the "Framing Defaults"? It makes a difference.

Dennis, Just match the BACK to the FRONT. You will just have to play with which way you angle the front so that the 180 degree rotation gives you the correct angle.

AFAIK, you can only lock one of the Roof Plan parameters. Even then, I think any edits to position needs to be done in the dbx. I don't think you can just drag it.

Open the 1st Layout and 1st Plan Open the 2nd Plan Send the Elevations to the Layout. IOW, you can send from as many Plans to the currently opened Layout as you want.

BTW, It would be nice if we could suppress the Toe-Kick on the Front Face and have it present on the either side or the back as needed. OTOH, it would be really nice if Chief would just give us an Angled Back. It's been requested so many times that I've lost count.

Create a Cabinet with an angled Front. Make the Side & Back Match the Front. Rotate so the Front is against the angled wall. That's the best I've come up with waiting for CA to give us an Angled Back. Note, Generally if I have to do this I create a PSolid for the Cabinet Base, superimposed on the bank of cabinets so that the toe-kick looks right in 3D.

Even if you have a GPU that supports 4K, it will only work with a Laptop if you are not "Extending" the display, and you would definitely need to use an HDMI connection. Otherwise, the Laptop Monitor resolution is going to limit the output to the 4K TV.

I have not seen any Laptop with such a capability. In fact, I don't think I've even seen a Desktop with on board graphics capable of 4K. AFAIK, only the higher end GPU's are able to deliver 4K.

Bill, Even with the 840M capable of 2560x1600 - that isn't 4K capable.

It depends on the HDMI specs on your PC. It's also important to have the right HDMI cable - they are not all the same. Assuming you have the right HDMI components it should work fine with the 4K TV.

Typical native resolution max on Laptop GPU's is 1920x1080. My 30" Hi-Res Monitor is 2560x1600...a 4K TV would be about double that. I've been considering a 55" 4K but I expect that I will need a better GPU than my current system has. I'm not sure that I could even fit that beast in my rig so I might just have to get a new system.

Mark, GPU = Graphics Processor Unit (aka Graphics Card). It is unlikely that you will find a Laptop that can support a GPU that will support 4K. Typically, the Laptop has a limit of the max resolution of it's monitor. I'm not sure why this is the case except that they are not expected to be used with such large hi-res monitors. OTOH, it may just be that the GPU's installed in Laptops are typically just the least that will drive the on-board monitor - mainly due to the space available and cooling capabilities of the Laptop. If you look at the higher end GPU's that will fit in a Desktop you might understand the problem.

The NVidea resolution is limited to the max resolution of your Laptop screen. To use the 4K Tv to maximum resolution you will need a desktop computer with a GPU that supports that resolution. This is just a fact of life with Laptops.

What, don't you think 2 fires is better than 1? Unfortunately that fireplace is a Chief supplied symbol. I'll need to do a little fancy footwork to fix that.

No, it's one of my Spiral Stair Symbols. It's made up of components that I have. Let me know if you need a custom Spiral Stair. I'll quote you a price.

For some items, you can select the appropriate tool first. For example: Select the "Window" Tool and then press the "Shift Key" and maquee select the Windows you want. Only Windows will be selected. This will work for Windows, Doors, Stairs, Cabinets, Walls, Fixtures, etc.

The November Macro of the Month is: Post Ftg Label - sample output 24"x24"x12" FTG w/ (3) #4's e.w. 16" Dia x 12" FTG Note: This macro requires X8 to be used in a Label - but it can be used in a Text Box with Arrow in X7. The reinforcing depends on the size of the footing.

USB number keypads are available, but the real question you need to consider is screen size. If you get a Laptop with a 17" screen (highly recommended) it will most assuredly have a built-in number keypad. Also, make sure you get a Laptop with a good Video Card with at least 2GB onboard memory.

FWIW, you can use an Oval directly - convert to Countertop - Hole in Countertop. That's a little faster, but you still have to make it part of the 2D Block.

Dermot, So you're saying that the 3D Object "Custom Countertop Hole" in the 2D Block over-rides the 3D Symbol for cutting the hole. I'm not sure your method is easier but it is an alternative. Basically blocking a "Custom Countertop Hole" with the 2D Block to get the functionality.