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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

For help with any question regarding Chief you can go to Chiefarchitect.com. Along the top of the page, click on User Center. The drop down menu will take you to Training Videos and also Knowledge Base where you can search for DWG imports. This is one article explaining how to import a DWG file and then using the CAD to Walls tool. You also have the option to import the DWG file and instead of using CAD to Walls, you can manually trace over the walls with Chief's wall tools. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00170/using-cad-to-walls-from-an-imported-dwg-dxf.html P.s. This forum is for Tips and Techniques. If you post your question in the General Q&A forum you will get a lot more help. And if you find you need more help still, Chief offers Personal Training sessions. Good luck!

You could simply pull a window blind out of the library and drop it into your plan and adjust placement in a 3d view. The blind will be independent of the full lite doors so you will have to manually adjust placement, but it should work fine. I typed "Window Blinds" into the library search bar and found a handful of options.

I like to use a tall cabinet, take off the doors, remove the toe kick, then add base molding. You can easily adjust the size, the material, the color, the moldings. They move as a fixed unit if you need to slide them. Very easy to control and very stable. Hope this helps.