BFogarty

Is it me or did this plan bog down anyones system?  Never had that happen before.

File name is too long. When CA appends "_auto_save_plan" to the end of your file name, it exceeds Windows' limit for the length of the path+filename. Shorten your file name, and I'll bet it works.

That was the culprit....Thanks Robert!

I am also receiving this message on a current plan, wondering if there was ever a solution to this item?  I just submitted a ticket also.

Thank you Robert!  *walks away ashamed*

Not yet no.  Will that trigger the build down?

Edit; Just did.....didn't work

Searched and found a few sill gap questions, but nothing that seems to pretain to my issue.  I swear this is just something that happens every once and a while, and for whatever reason I'm a goon and can't solve it.

Attached is a plan, please take a full perspective overview and note the gap on top of the foundation.  This particular house has a double sill plate, please tell me how do I get the exterior wall covering to go to the top of the foundation.

Thanks in advance!

8 Crestview Drive As-Built 10-20-14.plan

I spoke to my son and he buys a lot of his components through newegg.com and some from Fry's electronics and even alienware. I think with all the information I have been given I think I will build a system myself using his help and the technical information that you have all shared with me.

 

I have been using AVG as an antivirus and I also herd some good things about system mechanic. Any thoughts on that?

 

Thank You

If you're not intimidated by building a computer, you'll get the absoluted most bang for your buck by building one.  I've built my last 3 desktops with top of the line components for around $1000 each.  The people over at http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ provide an amazing resource, tell them what your needs are and they'll search out the best parts for the best prices at the time.  They'll give you a complete breakdown of what you need to buy (with links attached).......you just buy it and put it together.....piece of cake!

Best part is, they charge you all of NOTHING for their services!  Even if you are hesitant on building a computer, all the information you'd ever need is online, it really isn't that difficult.

Good Luck!

This link should answer your question.   http://www.chieftalk.com/showthread.php?65528-Eaves-and-roof-returns&highlight=cornice+returns

Larry-  I know it's a tad late and a bit off topic, but I wanted to commend you on your cornice example raytrace you posted.  It's seeing high-end work like that, that drives me to become a better designer (that is a really sharp drawing).  Thanks and keep up the great work!

(which in my opinion is a waste of money anyway, just CA's way of sticking it to us

 

Bob:

 

Hmmm, certainly not the opinion of everyone

 

I and many others think SSA is a great deal

 

Lew

 

 

I'm almost sure I said "in my opinion" (which I thought was speaking for myself), I didn't think that meant "I Bob, speaking on behalf of all CA users".....guess I'll keep my thoughts to myself next time.

Absolutely,  There is much more beneficial help out there before I go near any SSA videos. For me, Chief Experts, these forums, Chief Tutor and Youtube provide much more helpful information.

While I'm not a fan of "SSA" at all, I am a huge supporter of the program itself.  Where this program has come from when I started using it (v9 or v9.5), it's amazing

You are correct.  You'll still be able to use CA, just no SSA features or upgrades (which in my opinion is a waste of money anyway, just CA's way of sticking it to us)

Why exactly is that? Why can't you draw a round room with

the "Curved Wall" tool without resorting to what amounts to

a work around? Is this where we are supposed to chime in

and ask for a "Round Wall" tool with a dbx where you could

control things like diameter and axes of reflection?

 

Yeah...what he said!

Hi Lew,

In hindsight i would've put it on a thumb drive and saved time. I just made the mistake yesterday of thinking it was just some quirky random download issue, but it doesn't seem that way.

I downloaded 4gb's worth of data today in less than 10 minutes, so i don't think it's on my end.

What in the world is wrong with the initial 228mb download to install X6?  I put it on one computer yesterday and it took 20 minutes to download it, right not I'm putting it on another and it's taking 30 minutes.

Is this just me or is this something that CA controls and it being cheap?

Check this video out, it will get you going in the right direction (you'll have to convert the sides to arcs to get that flare)

http://www.chieftutor.com/terrain/twall.html

Hope it helps!

It's really not that hard to run things from shortcuts and turn off the display of the toolbars altogether.

Are you saying you can operate Chief by shortcuts alone?  If that's the case, then you da man!

No problem, It's all about helping/getting help (in my case, getting) and hopefully a few laughs along the way!

Why do I need to post them? Who cares what my stuff looks like, the question should be are you happy with yours.

Yeah, well that wasn't intended for you.......was for the OP, my bad for not quoting him.  Will make a note to be more observant in your presence.....geesh

If you don't post it, it never happened

I really really attempted to read the first post through and understand it (which left me shaking my head).  To see the comments following it, had me laughing out loud!

I only really notice it on darker colors, or on colors that have a "matte" finish. There is a setting the color DBX for that color of red, that will allow you to change to emissiveness ( I think) that will show better in 3D.

Gotcha

Here you go....the only thing I did was change the angle of the sun.

Yikes!  Glad you pointed that out though.  What I don't get and was kind of my original question is;  Why have I never seen this type of shading before (never seen anything turn black like that, and I don't ever change the sun angle)?  After I changed the trim color and got it to look like I normally see it (no black like before), there was some shadowing (obvious stuff), but nothing to the extent where this started from.

I know sometimes it just best to just deal with it and move on, not to put too much thought into it......this might be one of those!

Thanks Joey

Turn the building and you will see that it is red. It's in the shade. you are over-thinking this "problem". 

I wish that was it, not the case here.  Download the file and check it, you'll see.

Vinnie- I was in your boat last year.  I stumbled across "Tom's Hardware Forum", if you're comfortable ordering/assembling the system on your own, you can't beat this place.....best of all IT"S FREE!!!

 

All you need to do is go to the Hardware>Systems section, enter the system requirements for CA, and tell them you want a system that will run this program with ease.  Not long after that, one of their great guys will get back to you with a complete breakdown of what you need, where to get it, and how much it will cost (and they take pride in making sure they find you the best deal at the time).

 

I'll say, I was shocked after finding such a valuable resource, just not much like it out there today.  Even the gentleman that handled my computer was readily available for any questions I had throughout the assemble process and beyond.

 

Check it out, you can't go wrong!

 

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/

BTW- I spent $604 bucks in Jan '12 for the system I am currently using, and it still runs CA without breaking a sweat!

I can only imagine what's available 2 years later...