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Backgrounds can now be setup for each camera in the camera DBX or Camera Defaults. Sorry no known way to go back unless you are speaking of an X9 file that was brought forward and then there will be a usable copy in your archive folder. Some formats will transfer back depending on what you are wanting to achieve like a .DWG file for example but not a .plan file.

Not sure I saw that posted Mick. What seems to be the issue ?

Pretty Small Update Mick. 2 20.1.1.1 Update Notes 2.1 3D Rendering • Fixed a problem that prevented material textures from displaying correctly on some Mac systems with Intel graphics chipsets. 2.2 Ray Tracing • Fixed a problem that could cause black squares to appear in ray trace images in some cases. Lots more stuff that also needs fixing. Don't get confused with the notes that are included from the previous update that was much larger.

Try setting the gable end walls to balloon frame. Not sure why but it seems to work.

The other thing you might try is a wall material region set to transparent and cut away to main ( concrete ) layer for demonstration purposes and then when you get X10 there is another new tool that works with symbols and can give even more flexibility for layering in cutaways.

Glenn if that is on the Right side of the house then you have solved my issue. Not sure how you did it but it looks great.

Thanks Kelly, I was just thinking the same thing as drawing the walls in order does seem to have and effect on planking point of origin when the planking is running horizontally or at 0° but all sense of control seems to be lost when it comes to a deck with the planking running vertically or at 90° and regardless of what I do it seems to always orient from the left side which is not working for the current build. Possibly if one could adjust the angle like the horizontal planking with alternate inputs of 0° and 180° however there seems be be no way to flip the vertical planking that is at 90° with an input of -90° or 270°. If anyone has any ideas on this if I am missing something they would be much appreciated. Please add your +1 or comments for Chief here :

This is what I am trying to help the carpenter avoid having to do. And on this particular job is not an option unfortunately. In combination with what Glenn suggested by re numbering my walls by drawing over top of them, then changing the plank direction and changing it back again it seems to be working. Just a little tricky with such a large project and 19 deck walls, actually a lot like trying to resequence automatic truss labels. The pull your hair out kind of fun.

That sounds great Glenn, I just wish this stuff was in the manual somewhere. Lets work it out on Skype and then we can post our results for others

Joe, With your method is there a way of matching what the plan view camera call out displays for use in the view call out for the layout using macro's ? So that the camera name or number and the layout page number is all automatic. I assume the OP and I are facing the same issue placing the call out in layout but I assume you are placing the call out in plan and sending to layout. Is that correct ?

Thanks for the suggestion Jerry but it is not such a minor workaround this time. I had it all laid out with a material pattern and adjusted the origin until I found out that material patterns only have an accuracy of 1/16" and tech suggested that I frame it with a deck which was more accurate so I did that only to find out that the origin could not be adjusted. Yes it could be done with manual framing and decking but then you completely loose all the benefits of the automatic rebuild. That is a lot of boards to tweak on a 2600 sq ft platform and a lot of angles that are not 90o Fairly simple programming tweak for Chief to make it happen and you might be surprised how much you use it on a big detailed project.

Yes that seems to be the situation Glenn and the Framing reference marker seems to have no effect. Unfortunately I have plenty of critical deck space beyond my front ( bottom ) left corner. It sure would be good to be able to choose when you are in a critical situation. There always seems to be a point when the auto tools break down and one has to choose if they want to start all over and do a cad layout. Bummer.....

Hmm... Maybe if you could set it to use the Layer line weight. Oops another thing that does not work.

No I don't believe so but it sure would be great if it did and can't understand why it does not. I do use the %layout.label% macro in the lower line to help keep things more consistent and it will read the page information where it is placed but is not really a direct link but has no way of fouling up that I am aware of.

Does anyone know how the point of origin is controlled for Deck room planking ? It appears to have something to do with the front left corner but really ? My deck is not square. There must be a setting that I am missing somewhere. This usually is not so critical but this time it is. I don't want a 3/4" piece on a 1 1/2" overhang Chief.

Not quite sure I understand either but it seems like you could just treat the components like you would cabinets and combine and edit them as you like. You could also combine them and make a new symbol but that would make editing more complex depending on what type of things you need to edit. Again we would need more specifics but you can convert your extruded slatwall to a solid and then explode the solid and you will be able to edit all the faces. Just not sure what you need to edit.

If you want to just draw it and forget it, then draw the ICF core as a polyline solid and place it on a unique layer that is only on in your 3D Framing View. I think that is the best possibility for now.

Also with specific questions like that it is a good idea to let people know what version of the software you are using so they know how to help. You can include some of this critical info in your signature so that it is always visible.

This is something fairly specialized and not my area of expertise yet. Not sure if you will find a Chief video on the subject but likely something you could search here on the forum or start a newly titled thread.

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1500/the-dialogs-that-influence-roof-design.html?playlist=95 Also please use the Thread title for an appropriate subject description and not your name. Postings in .jpg format are much friendlier for basic illustrations. Welcome to the Forum.

They seem to do that automatically if there is a structural difference between the two rooms, ie. ceiling height. And then if there is all mayhem is released, such a pain.

Simon, This is a slightly different topic so PM me if you like but I am curious what method you use for this process.

Yes this is a display issue with Chief and I ran into this a couple projects ago where I wanted to display a floor and CMU pony wall with framing on top in my 3D framing Set and it was quite a bit of work to get it correct. No magic layers to turn on or off. Not exactly sure why you want to display the ICF core so maybe I am not understanding correctly but only framing materials display in the 3D Framing set for walls and framing materials are hard wired to be on centers and it does not quite work to create a solid framing material so it displays without voids. I have sent in a request but it has not made it into the software yet. Maybe a bit more background or a mock up illustration so we understand what you need and we can work on it together.

Eric, I think you are correct but I could not remember why I have chosen not to use that tool in the past. I think there is a little false advertising in the KB article and that should be sent in as a bug. Last time I did a tree cut out I replaced all the affected boards in the deck with p solids, such a pain.

When you convert your cad circle to a polyline it will ask how many sides you would like and you should increase that number until you are satisfied with how smooth the cut is.