SusanC

10 hours ago, decorators3 said:

HI 

 

If I upgrade  to X17 and need to make changes to a plan  done in x16 .. Will I run into any issues that you know of??

 

Thanks in advance

Levina

This is how I work when a new version is released:

• Download the new version (X17) and work on test projects in the new version to get used to it.  Once I'm comfortable, I will start new client projects in the new version.
• Keep the previous version (X16) on my computer and finish up any ongoing projects.  Just easier and safer to finish up ongoing projects in the version they were started in.
• Both X17 and X16 can live on your computer and you can work in either version.  Just need to pay attention to which version you have open.

Good luck!   

On 6/3/2025 at 4:44 AM, Sascher said:

Designing a tiny home with no eve with continuous raised raised seam metal cladding roof and walls.

Additionally have porch opening that extends upward to roof.

I would like to place a combined header for all openings (1.75"x9.25" LVL) at top of walls and use this header to hang roof rafters (1.5"x7.5") with Simpson LSSR26Z hanger.

How may I model this with Chief?

Unfortunately I do not have the answer to this, but if you re-post your question in the General Q & A Forum you will definitely get answers from other users.

Good luck!

19 hours ago, Seadust said:

How can I QUICKLY change the material color of all my kitchen cabinets, base and wall (and all kitchen cabinet components)  with as few mouse clicks as possible?

Style Pallets is another great option:  

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/247/using-style-palettes.html

11 hours ago, Renerabbitt said:

Adding a file organization convention i have been using for years to help out people new to cloud:

Thank you for sharing this Rene.  Very helpful.  

Hi,

Try posting this in the General Q&A forum and you will get many more responses.  This forum is more of a collection of Symbols and Content.

Regarding your question.  I am assuming you are trying to use these manufacturer's products in your design?  

• Chief does not have a catalog available for download for Kirby Risk Lighting Fixtures or for Engineered Floors.  
• A manufacturer must have a downloadable 3d model in order for you to import it into Chief.  Neither of these manufacturers appears to offer 3d models of their products. 
• If a manufacturer does have 3d models you can import the items one at a time into your User Library in Chief.  (see attached screenshot)
• If you want a manufacturer to collaborate with Chief and include their products in a catalog in Chief, you can go directly to your rep and to the manufacturer and make a request.  
• There are several permanent threads in the Symbols and Content forum that discuss how to approach a manufacturer.  

Hope this helps.  

27 minutes ago, Renerabbitt said:

A 3 drawer base at 18" actually has more storage than a le mans 45" unit with top drawer, especially if you use pegs inside the drawers. I also find a 3 drawer base easier to operate

 

To the OP, you could just place two fillers butted at the corner:

then turn on auto fillers at corners:

which gets you:

Depends on what the client needs for storage.   

Sometimes a corner is the only place available in a kitchen layout to store odd sizes of small appliances that are too tall or large for a drawer.  I agree with you the (2) 18" cabinet drawers provide a lot of storage and there is a lot of wasted space with the LeMans, but the Lazy Susan (who the heck named that cabinet anyway?!) can be very useful in certain situations...

Susan

Try moving this question to the Q&A Forum and you'll have better luck finding someone to help you.  

32 minutes ago, MollyNDG said:

Susan,

 

I will submit this as a bug, thank you for the steps to do so. 

 

I did try the Merrillat corner filler with adjustments and am getting the same issue, more confirmation it is a bug. I will keep this in mind for the schedule functionality though.

 

We do often utilize Lemans, they are great, but they don't fit every design situation so having a well functioning corner filler will be very useful. I typically just use two fillers and extend them to fill the space, but I would like to be able to use a corner filler for efficiency. 

 

Thank you all for your help!

You're welcome, but apologies, I should have looked more closely before offering up that solution to see that the Merrillat corner is doing the same thing.  Now that I think about it I'm guessing that their corner cabinet filler was created the same way you created yours.  Anyway, thank you for submitting this as a bug.   

Molly,

I also think this particular case is a bug.  You can submit it to Chief.  Go to Chiefarchitect.com / my account / technical support / new case (and submit your zipped file there.)

Another suggestion for placing a corner filler:

• Select a corner filler out of one of the manufacturer's cabinet catalogs.  I found one by searching in the library search bar for "corner filler".  Merrillat has one in their catalog but it needs a few adjustments.  You'll need to set the toe kick depth to match yours and you'll need to remove the backsplash and adjust the countertop overhang.  Then place in plan in between your 2 base cabinets.  Now you have a corner filler that will show up on your schedule.

Lastly, have you considered not using a dead corner and instead using a Lemans corner or a lazy Susan cabinet to capture all of that space?  Just a thought.

Susan   

Just wondering if anyone is using VR goggles with clients to allow them to walk through their project?  

Molly,

Can you post your plan as well, or even just a jpg of the plan so we can see exactly what you have going on in the corner?  

Thanks,

Susan

@CADustin

Thank you for all the updates!   

Hopefully this solved the problem for you!

Have you built a roof over this house?

5 hours ago, BAYNEDESIGNLLC03 said:

I am needing help with platform transitions (multiple floors depths with daylight basement), on a current plan I am working on.  I have reached out to some of the "experts" but haven't heard back from them.  I have spent countless hours working on this, (watching videos, trial and error, etc.) I am using Chief X16 on a  Aurora R16. Is there anyone that offers 1 v 1 training that could help me sooner than later? 

Chief offers personal training on any topic you need help with.  I've used this a number of times and it is very helpful.

Scroll down to "Peronal Training" on this link:

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/training/

Hi Chief Mindy,

Try posting this question in the Q&A forum to get more responses because there is more than one way to accomplish what you are after.   

The way I would tackle this:

• Open elevation of your cabinet run.
• Draw a line along the cabinet run.
• Convert the line to a polyline and turn it into a piece of molding.  You can select a base molding profile with a slope and you can adjust the height and thickness.
• Adjust the height of the molding in the room so the molding is sitting on your countertop.
• Change the material of the molding to match the countertop.

Susan

Your signature doesn't say if you are on a PC or a Mac, but have you updated your video card drivers recently?

On 4/15/2025 at 9:58 PM, Chief-007 said:

Hi guys,

 

Very stupid question. I am new to rendering with CA, I am trying to use my GPU(NVIDIA 5070) instead of my CPU when using the ray tracing feature. I have read a few forums suggesting going into settings-> graphics card -> High performance. I have gone into the NVIDIA app as well as the control panel and made sure chief was added. I checked my video card status and it says the 5070 is being used. However, once I start ray tracing and open up control panel, it shows that only CPU is being used when ray tracing. I need to know if Ray tracing is CPU only or if I am doing something wrong and using my GPU IS possible.

These videos might help.  Good introduction on how to use the GPU raytracing and they discuss the differences between CPU and GPU raytracing. 

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1970/ray-tracing-an-introduction.html

Your signature doesn't mention if you are on a PC or a Mac, but this is how I find archived files:

Open the Documents folder on your computer.

Click on X16 Data

Click on Archives

Then you will be able to see backup copies of files you've been working on.  Good luck!

9 hours ago, Elliot said:

 

Susan

That sounds like just what I need. But please pardon my ignorance. Tell me where to find Substance Player. I looked through all the menus on CA16 and did a search on the reference manual for CA16. But I cannot find it anywhere!

thanks 

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?