Joe_Carrick

Here's the latest view of my Stream Deck Setup. I've extensively modified the icons for the buttons to be as close to Chief's Toolbars as I could make them.

Google "Elgato Stream Deck XL" Basically it's the ultimate Backlit Hotkey Keyboard. It was designed for "Streamers" but it can automate almost anything you want to do. I use it to automatically load the Hotkeys for whatever App is currently active. Chief Architect Word Access Excell NotePad++ Edge Thunderbird Pdf-Pro etc For Chief I have hundreds of tools available with a maximum of 3 key strokes. All the keys are assigned icons to indicate the tool. There are only 32 keys but each of those can access 32 more and 32 more and ........ Take a look at some of the videos - you'll be amazed at the possibilities. Each key can be assigned a variety of different actions and/or combinations of actions.

I don't know about HD, but in CA you can change the "Handle Fill" in Preferences.

No, I'm happy just using what Chief has.

All the png's in the Chief X14 Program "resources/buttons" folder. Make the background a medium gray.

HI Rene, Basically, all of the icons have transparent backgrounds - because they are used on the Toolbars and the Toolbar Background color works for that. I'm wanting to use them for the Stream Deck so I have to make a separate set that has a background. Otherwise, any black or dark lines are essentially invisible. I've started making them all on a gray background with the icon only about 75% centered. It's a time consuming process to do it one at a time so if you have some automated process that will do them all at the same time - go for it. Thanks

If they didn't get transferred on the upgrade then you can do one of 2 things: Copy from the X12 "Chief Architect Premier X12 Data\Database Libraries\" Folder Import from Chief Architect Web Site

Actually, they are located in the "resources/buttons" folder. Some of them have a transparent background. It would be nice if there's an easy way to convert that to make a copy with a white background. Suggestions?

Have you tried "Custom Muntins"?

There are a few things to consider. Do you have a lot of 3D Symbols with large face counts? Do you have automatic rebuild, framing, etc ON? Do you have any macros that may be repeating during pan/zoom? I've also found a combination of settings for Section/Elevation views that can cause almost 100% CPU utilization. I need to submit a case to support with an example. Otherwise, you can post a link to your plan (Dropbox, OneDrive, etc)

I don't think so. I did create a complete set of the Anderson "Bay Window" symbols several years ago. I had attempted to convert them to "Window Symbols" - Chief's Projection Windows - but there are several problems with how Chief handles projection window symbols. I offered to make them available to CA - if they would fix those problems. I've made the suggestion to Chief but when/if they will be fixed is unknown. I have those as symbols as Exterior Fixtures that hang on a wall. I never got around to creating the "Bow Window" symbols - it would be a lot of work. Currently the only reasonable way to use such symbols is to place a "Pass-Thru" window in order to get the opening and trim correct.

Scott, I used 1/2" tinted glass on an Island for a client about 2 years ago. I think you'll find that 1/2" glass (which is pretty standard for table tops) would suffice. If using LED lighting I would make the glass frosted. Clear would be a bit difficult. I'm not sure 1.5" is even available.

Use Winders.

Connect CAD Segments is "disabled" It's a setting in Preferences > CAD

Until Chief provides "Auto Truss Framing" that will still be a PITA.

Would "Edit All Roof Planes" help by allowing the structure to be changed ?

It's likely that you sent something to the layout from "projectone1". If you only want "projectone1.1" in the layout then you will need to find the offending layout box and relink it to "projectone1.1"

My Stream Deck XL Setup for Chief Architect is now available - Packaged with my hotkeys, several macros and some of my user libraries To see the complete set of Folders see https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/36794-stream-deck-xl-setup/ Note that this system makes it possible to enter several hundred 3-4 stroke hotkeys with just 1-2 button presses. Aside from the fact that remembering that many hotkey combinations is virtually impossible, This StreamDeck setup is a huge timesaver. Each button on this setup accesses another folder of buttons that have Chief tools assigned to them. Here's an example: Some buttons (the RED buttons) provide Library Searches to quickly get to commonly used objects. Send me an PM with your email address and if you have a Zelle account. If you have a Zelle account I will need the name and either email or phone # associated with that account. I will then send you a request for payment (Zelle or Paypal). The price is $200 and includes not only the Stream Deck Setup - but also my Stair Label Macros and a couple of Libraries that make things easier. Have Fun

FWIW, My Setup is now available - Packaged. Send me an PM with your email address and if you have a Zelle account. If you have a Zelle account I will need the name and either email or phone # associated with that account. I will then send you a request for payment (Zelle or Paypal). The price is $200 and includes not only the Stream Deck Setup - but also my Stair Label Macros and a couple of Libraries that make things easier. Have Fun

Macro Pad in 2003 -2004 would not have anything near the capabilities of Stream Deck. The technology just wasn't that far advanced. Note: If you search for "Macro Pad' on Amazon - Stream Deck is the main result.

Or you can define your Layout as 22"x34". Custom Sheet sizes are allowed.

No, but if Chief adds some new tools they would need to be added along with the Hotkey to access them. An example might be if "Automatic Truss Framing" is added - then a Hotkey would have to be assigned along with a button icon.

I have a friend who has to get a new phone because his old flip phone is not going to be supported any more.

I'll need to study that. I'm not sure how I could/would use that with my setup. I generally just position things where I want them and let Windows 11 control that.

Another very cool feature is the ability to assign a typed text string to a button. Then in Chief wherever you need that particular text you simply press that button and it's automatically typed for you. It will work in: Labels Text Rich Text Notes etc. It can even contain a user macro so that the result is retrieved from the Chief Object.