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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Hmmmm.... Short term memory loss - not good amigo.
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    Scott, Here's a link to the previous discussion: https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/7086-drop-in-tub-surround/?hl=%2Binsert+%2Btub#entry63470 I had posted an example there and an explanation.
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    Scott, The rectangle only needs to be the same size as the tub and can/should be a transparent material initially.
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    Scott, We've gone over this before. The symbol must be created with the rectangular surface with the hole in it. That surface is then automatically made the same material as the countertop so that the rectangular hole is filled.
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    Rich, It's no more than you would get off of a lower sloped roof. The speed is faster at the eave line (ground level) so gutters are not effective. But if you had a roof on a 2 story building without gutters, you would get the same effect - it's just the law of gravity.
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    Here's one of my A-Frame Cabin projects
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    Delete Temporary Points in the CAD Tools
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    CA should (maybe) deal with a lot of things. It's just a matter of priorities. I think that in most cases they look at it from a standpoint of "Can you get there with the available tools?". If the answer is yes then the feature isn't a very high priority - unless of course enough users are screaming.
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    Ray Traces are by nature "Light Source Dependent" so you have to select the type of lighting. In this case, you would not want bright sunlight since it would create strong shadows. I would probably select "Overcast" and then after the RT was done adjust the Image Properties. For the "Overhead View" chose 3D > View Direction > Top
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    Alan, In order to create a "Split Landing" you will need to create 2 Landings and manually set their elevations. Then move them into place with the first run of stairs and add the second run of stairs. This should cause the stair sections to "bond" with the Landings at the correct heights. Another option is 3 sets of stairs with the middle section being just one or two treads. Then you can just use the "Click" Landing Tool to insert two Landings. This will actually provide a better stair having 2-3 risers in between the landings which is actually safer than a single riser which people tend not to expect.
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    Sherry, I find that the "Mono Slab" Foundation works pretty well for this. Chief always builds the Foundation on Floor 0. Such a Foundation has no Living Area. In addition, it's a whole lot easier to include a Slab Floor as a part of the Foundation and not have to fuss with a separate slab. Then the Basement (Full or Walkout) on Floor 1 can have spaces designated as Living or Non-Living and the Living Areas will be reported correctly using my "Living Area Bonus" package. Basically, if there's usable space (Garage, Living Space, etc) on the lower level I use Floor 1. If it's just a "Crawl Space" without a slab floor I will use Floor 0 and it's just the "Foundation". The only problem is in Labeling Floors but I label my Floors as "Basement", "First Floor", "Second Floor", etc. I don't use "Floor 0", "Floor 1", "Floor 2", etc.
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    Dennis, Sherry's method will work well for your configuration. But Chief doesn't include Floor 0 Living Area in calculations using custom user macros. This is because the Room Default Label is not assigned to the Exterior Room on Floor 0. So you might want to use Floor 1 for the Garage and lower level Living Spaces and limit Floor 0 to just the Foundation.
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    Dennis, I would show them on the upper floor. You can do this just by using the "Show on Floor Above" Edit Bar Tool.
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    Dennis, Check your Firewall and AV settings. The Win10 update tends to set things for max security - which IMO is generally a bit excessive.
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    Nick, Why not create a new Layer for the Garage, then put the Walls on that Layer and turn it off? It'll still be there but just not displayed. I am assuming you don't want to suppress it in 3D Views which would be a bit more difficult.
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    I'm happy that worked for you.
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    I haven't tried this but have you tried a set of "Ceiling Planes" to match the bottom chord of the trusses and then "Framing" the Ceiling? If not Ceiling Planes then maybe Roof Planes. Once the Framing is done you can delete the Ceiling or Roof Plane and "retain framing". It might be easiest to do this on a copy of the plan and then create a symbol of the ceiling framing which could be placed in your plan. Multiple Roof Plane Framing within a plan can be tricky to control. OTOH, with trusses it's not as difficult to superimpose.