Joe_Carrick

Mark, You could use a macro for the Layout Box Label to construct the desired name. Basically the macro would check the 1st character of automatic_label and if its 1 then return First Floor Plan, if it's 2 then return Second Floor Plan, etc. The macro could be "brute force" or it could be done with a bit more elegant programming. Chief really should allow us to change the name of the Floor Plans in the Project Browser.

Lots of possibilities. Malware (ie: virus, worm, etc) or failed disk sectors or system crashed during a read/write operation, etc. There's really no sure way to know how but it happens.

Ahhh..... Have you tried looking for any higher quality graphic images to use?

Why not continue to use the PDFs - or convert them to JPGs. Either way, I see no reason to recreate the details that are already available.

Export the Materials List to Excel or .... and enter your disclaimer there.

No Argument. It would appear to be a problem with Chief's Wall Type definition.... or the way the program is reading those definitions. Does it happen with any other single thickness wall types? To answer my own question...Yes, it happens with the Glass Block Wall Type as well. I suspect that this is true for all single thickness Wall Types. There needs to be an Interior Face material within the "Main Layers.

I tried this in X7 on my own Plan. Chief's default 8" CMU Wall Type was missing the pattern on the Interior Face. I added a zero thickness Layer with that material and everything is good. Both in the dbx and in the 3D Views. Standard and Vector Views show the material on both sides of the wall. Am I doing something different than everyone else - other than using my own Plan vs Robert's Plan ?

Here's a way to create a Torus Solid that can interact with other Primitive Solids or Shapes using the boolean operations. 1. Create a Cylinder or Cone 2. Explode that object 3. Delete all faces except one circle 4. Determine x/y/z coordinates of the circular face - or move it so it's the desired distance from (0,0,0) 5. Select the Rotate Icon on the Edit Toolbar 6. Set the axis of rotation and the center of rotation. 7. Rotate the face 360 degrees. You now have a Torus that can be used with other solids and the boolean operations (add, subtract, intersect).

Yes, he did. He's getting better and I've been too busy to play as much as I should. He's still the master of the ***** when something doesn't go quite right - just like in his videos.

Perhaps a solution to this would be a tighter relationship between Plan and Layout. My policy is to open the Layout and to use it as a navigation tool to the Plan(s). I understand that opening a Layout "automatically" opens the Plan file(s) ....... but those Plan files don't appear in the Project Browser unless you specifically open them. Consequently I do open them specifically. Opening a Plan File without opening the Layout File obviously can result in changes not getting updated to the Layout. Perhaps a solution would be to have an Open Project function that would open the Layout File and all associated Plan Files, adding them to the Project Browser. It would also be nice if there was a New Project function that would create a file structure (folder & sub-folders) utilizing Layout and Plan Templates and guiding the user thru the Project Data, etc. The current file access system is IMO too loose and results in the kind of problems being reported here. Also, as Perry indicated - the "Save As" of a Plan File doesn't create a new Layout File so there will be a disconnect. This function really need to ask if the Layout File should be copied to the new name as well - with an explanation of the ramifications. In the long term, having a "Project Structure" that includes the Layout File, Plan File, Project Data, Images, Correspondence, etc would be a better solution. Chief has a video showing some of this organization (can't remember where off-hand) that was the basis for how I have my projects organized. A more automatic method of doing this would be appreciated.

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This sounds like you don't have a GL capable Graphics Card in your system.

Try it now. I uploaded from a different location. This should work.

OK, here are 3 Symbols: 1. Infinity Edge Pool 2. Spa 3. Pool Cover All are designed to insert into the Terrain and can be stretched as needed. The Pool and Spa are set to be 2" above grade but that can be adjusted in the symbol dbx options panel. The Pool Cover is set at -3" so that it works as a "hidden" cover. It can be "opened or closed" simply by stretching it. I will leave it up to the Terrain & Landscape Experts to create a great yard using these symbols. Other Terrain Features, Slabs, Decks, etc can of course be used along with other symbols. Attached Thumbnails Attached Files -My Pools & Spas.calibz

Alan, Have you reported this to CA? I've had similar problems in the past with X6 but couldn't figure out what was happening so I didn't contact support. If you can send this to Brian maybe CA can figure it out.

Is that Moscow, Idaho, USA or Moscow, Russia?

It makes total sense when you realize that Elevation Views are 2D dwgs using an x/y coordinate system. the "y" axis corresponding to the "z" axis of the model. The Elevation Views are created starting at y=0.

Robert, Before we put it to bed ----- your statement is incorrect. I've attached a revised version without Stretch Zones - but with a Stretch Plane at x=0 and one at z=48. These Stretch Planes are appropriate for your Door Symbol, resulting in only the areas of the Door with Glass being adjusted. Commercial Steel Door - JPC.calibz

It depends on the object type. Materials can be pasted in 3D Views but Images and Pictures can only be pasted in Plan or Orthographic Views I haven't tried a Backdrop yet but I think that only works in a Perspective view. You'll just have to experiment a bit. Really, Paste works with anything that's in the Windows Clipboard. If it's text then it can only be pasted in a Plan or Section/Elevation or CAD Detail as Text. Snippit creates a bitmap in the Clipboard so Chief handles those as graphics and allows you to specify which object type you want.

I use both. I wouldn't upgrade an older computer to Windows 8 simply because most older computers would choke on it. There are some things to get used to with Windows 8 in that it has larger icons for the most commonly used Apps. One of those icons switches to the Desktop - which is what you're familiar with in Windows 7. I understand MS's next OS is going to be Windows 10 and will be more "user friendly" than Windows 8. Also, the scuttlebutt is that it will be "Free".

C:/Windows/System32/Snipping Tool It's been around for many years.

I think you mean Floor Material Region.

Dennis, I think you need to make it a part of the "Floor Structure" of the Deck. Something like: 1 Decking material 2. Floor Joists 3. Air Gap 4. Ceiling Joists 5. Ceiling Finish (Drywall, etc.)

Robert, I don't think I would ever define a Stretch Zone for a Door. That said, it might be appropriate in certain cases. Can you show me the values you have entered (ie: the Sizing Panel of the Symbol dbx). That way I might be able to figure provide more support. BTW, I tried to import your symbol into X6 but I can't find it in my Library. What's the Symbol Name?

When you use the Windows "Snippit" Tool, a copy is automatically added to the Windows Clipboard. That means it can be pasted into Chief as one of 4 objects: Backdrop Image Material Picture This can be a very nice way of adding this type of content since it transfers between Applications. There's no need to save the "Snip" in most cases. You can even use it to add an image to your Forum posts.