Joe_Carrick

If the stairs were built "manually" (psolids perhaps) the railing wall wouldn't work.

You can just uncheck the "Use Mesh". Note that this dialog will not effect anything except the Materials List. To label the foundation plan and/or details you will need to handle it separately by notes.

File> Import>Import_Default_Sets of course you first need ot export them.

length in X12 and beyond is a measurement. You need to convert it to an integer numbers_of_characters = (0.34* length.to_i) multiple_string('X', (0.34* length.to_i))

owner.upper_layers[1].thickness.to_s you would need to determine the width of the letter "X" (probably external calculations) and divide that into the wall length. Then convert that to integer and subtract 4 (just to keep it slightly smaller than the width

Ivan, Most of what you are asking for could be done. However, AFAIK there's no way to set the "text size (height)" within a Ruby Script. The length of the string would be dependent on the width of an "X" of whatever text font & size is used. It could be calculated.

It doesn't appear to me that either of your compurters have the required GPUs to use with X13. However, it could be just that you've not set Chief to use the correct GPU. The RX 6800 XT might be OK but you definitely need to check to see that the Intel GPU is not being used for Chief.

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Is there a way that actually works Joe ? Copy and Paste does not seem to work with symbols to go back to previous versions. Do you have the original X13 drawing before the conversion to Symbol? If not, then export to SKP and import that into X12

I tried downloading and installing the latest driver. It wouldn't install because I'm still on Windows 10. I've been wary of upgrading to Windows 11 - I would need to install a upgrade file and I don't want to take any chances. Any advice would be appreciated, including how to get the required file. Thanks

By the time you pay for courses you could just purchase the code and use it as a reference.

Probably - but Robert could copy it into an X-12 plan and then create it as an X12 Symbol.

If you're looking for a material takeoff then you would need to add those items (%) to the materials list for the ceiling tiles.

Check the first example. The 3 lines of dimensions actually match the rounded displays. 3.59-1.98-1.61 == 0.00 So it's really a matter of what you want. Do you want the dimension strings to add correctly - or do you want the rounded display to match "rounding rules" as we know them?

Yusuf, Do these extend beyond 360 degrees? Sometimes (often) it's necessary to have more treads and risers to reach from floor to floor. In order to do that the spiral stair needs to wrap around past 360 degrees.

Chris, You need to select a wall layer before the options to insert, move or delete will be available.

Do those software packages allow importing of DWG files?

I'm not sure exactly what capabilities Interiors has for Reference Floors. You should probably contact Chief Architect Support. I am assuming that you have SSA for your product. They should be able to help.

Also, you can use a "Wall Material Region" in lieu of a "Custom Backsplash". But as Glenn said, using a Solid "Exploded" allows different materials to be applied to each face.

I'm don't think that's Home Designer. It might be the "Chief Architect Interiors" product which only has a limited version of "Reference Floors".

Drawing Sheet Setup Uncheck "Show Drawing Sheet"

Select the Layout Box Click on the "ReScale" icon on the Edit Toolbar. It looks like a short ruler. Set the desired Scale You probably want both Layout Boxes to be the same scale.

AFAIK that only changes the size of the Layout Box, not the size of what's inside it. Re-scale actually does both.

Have you tried "rescale" the Layout Box?

I could write a custom macro for you that will accumulate the volumes and provide a total. You would just need to place that macro in the cabinet labels (best in the Defaults for Cabinets) and it would create a $Global variable that you could display in a Text Box. If you would like this just send me $25 via PayPal account joe.carrick@dslextreme.com and include your email address so I can send the macro to you.