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Hi Eliot, Clicking on this photo of blue hex tile will also take you to where you need to go for more info about the Substance Player. Be sure to watch the videos in the link - they are very helpful. In this link you'll see 3 videos listed and after the last one you'll see Substance Player (Download) and then Chief_Architect_Tile_Builder.sbsar. Those are the two things you need to get started. See my attached screen shot so you know what you're looking for. Susan

Yes, that is very odd that the glass is frosted in PBR. I tried removing your window and replacing it with another window and everything worked just fine. Have you tried removing that window and replacing it with a new window?

I'm not knowledgeable enough to comment on your exact specs, but I've always found these 2 links to be really good resources for computer requirements: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/sysreq.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/computer-for-design-and-gaming/

Elliot, Have you tried the Substance Player for creating custom tile? It's an amazing tool that allows you to create custom tile and I've used it quite a bit. For example, I'm currently working on a bathroom that needs a 12x24 or 18x36 tile set in a herringbone pattern. I used the Substance Player to create a tile that I was able to size up to that large format while keeping the grout lines in proportion and I was able to get the color I wanted for both the tile and the grout. Susan

I'm playing with AI for brainstorming purposes within our firm only - not showing those results to clients. As for renders, I don't charge independently for them, that is wrapped up in the cost of developing the design and the construction documents. The renders are what sell the job for us.

Wow! This could be very helpful for brainstorming ideas. May I ask which AI program you used?

If that is the one out of Chief's library, try typing in -45 for the angle. For some reason it needs to be a negative number to get it to turn.

There is a Knowledge Base on Chiefarchitect.com, located under the tab labeled Support. Just type a question into the search bar and all of the info in articles, videos, chieftalk discussions will come up for you. Here is one of the articles. There are also a number of discussions on ChiefTalk about this subject. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00013/converting-plan-files-to-dwg-or-dxf.html

That’s a great solution!

Thank you for sharing! I generally do a Current Screen as Image, but I am experimenting with the other two options. I'm working on a large project with many PBR views and trying to update the PBR views and resend them to layout every time someone makes a change to the design is making me rethink my process.

I've always found this video on Material Properties to be easy to understand and a good overview. "Emissivity" is discussed at the 11:59 mark in the video. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10210/material-properties-how-to-import-set-the-pattern-visualize-in-3d.html

Just curious how other users send PBRs to layout. Current Screen: Update on Demand Current Screen: Update Always Current Screen as Image Thanks!

You may have already seen this page from Chief that lists the minimum requirements and recommend requirements to run Chief. There is also a good blog article on choosing a computer. I don't have a specific model to recommend in that price range, but this list should help you find what you need. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/sysreq.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/computer-for-design-and-gaming/

You're welcome. Also check chiefarchitect.com / catalog downloads / Hobbies No.8 Prototyping. Not exactly robotic, but there are 3d printers in that catalog. Between that and 3D Warehouse you should be able to piece together a collection.

3d Warehouse has some models.

Click on the sink in the cabinet and then hit the "Tab" button which will allow you to select just the sink. Then you can open up the sink and edit it.

Try re-posting this question in the General Q&A Forum. Roofs and dormers are not my area of expertise, but there are plenty of users who will see your question and can help if you re-post. Good luck!

No worries!

If I'm understanding your question correctly there is a way to accomplish what you are after, but not exactly the way you are describing. You would be better off creating an AsBuilt or Demo plan and putting that on a layer to show what is going to be removed, added, moved, etc. There are a number of videos on Chief's website that explain several ways of accomplishing this: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/playlists/120/remodeling.html Good luck!

Not sure those stock columns are that adjustable. Might have to create your own using 3d solids, block, and save to your User Library.

I've done this two different ways: Edit Cut & Edit Paste items from old layout to new. Send to layout - each floorplan, elevation and rendering re-sent. To be honest, I prefer to resend everything to layout. More time consuming, but less risky. Good luck!

2 catalogs contain wine bottles: Wine Cellar Items and Kitchen No. 6 1 catalog contains liquor bottles in a rack: Man Cave No. 4 I think the Kitchen No. 6 catalog has the most variety though. Good luck!

Another resource for glossy lacquer: You can download a cabinet manufacturer's catalog called "Composit- Luxury Italian Kitchens". They include all of their finishes, including 33 colors of glossy lacquer.

This is a great product and when I was at their booth at KBIS last week I picked up a copy of their in house magazine called CAMBRIA Style. The magazine is very well done with beautiful kitchens and baths, all using Cambria quartz. Fyi, complimentary subscription can be signed up for here: https://offer.emags.com/cambria

Have you tried closing Chief and rebooted your computer? Are you working with the latest version of X16? I believe it's 26.3.0.16 Have you upgraded your graphics cards lately? Have you submitted the one file that is causing you the most trouble to the Support Desk? Create a zipped file by doing this: File / Backup Entire Plan