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I started using Chief Architect Premier right after X5 was released. I'm not sure what tools X4 had vs. X5, but if it was me, I'd use a polyline solid and use the "Transform/Replicate Tool" to evenly distribute it across the area I wanted it in.

http://www.chieftutor.com/chiefx1.html <----Chief Tutor. Great learning tool. https://www.youtube.com/user/dshall44/videos <----Scott Hall's youtube channel, entertaining, and very informative if you don't mind the sailor talk! LOL I happen to love it! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChiefArchitectInc/videos <---- Chief Architect's youtube channel http://video.chiefarchitect.com/?__utma=67784003.539610179.1420786454.1426531106.1426547035.60&__utmb=67784003.2.10.1426547035&__utmc=67784003&__utmx=-&__utmz=67784003.1426282850.57.19.utmcsr=facebook.com|utmccn=(referral)|utmcmd=referral|utmcct=/&__utmv=-&__utmk=166206969 Videos on Chief's website. I think you might have to have SSA to view all of them, not sure. Never NOT had SSA. Hopefully some of these might guide you on your way. Dan Baumann has a youtube channel that is very helpful, I recommend you watch his video series on Chief Archietect Mistakes. I think there are like 10 of them or so, I'll post the link, i believe you can find the rest through the first video. These were very helpful videos! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuIPzVulvG8

Todd, What Joe just said, I believe is why your molding polyline is messing up. If you've fixed your foundation problem, then I believe you just have to move the items that are out of place. It's a pain I know, but if it gives you the results you're looking for, I'd do it.

Todd, maybe post the plan one last time and we can take a look at it. Everyone has a method when it comes to building their model. Mine is as follows... Walls first. (1st, 2nd, & basement.) Next I add the roof, then I add all the windows, then doors, then I tackle the interiors (Such as moldings, cabinets, custom details etc.) I do this because of the same problem you are having. I only had this problem with my garage windows. Attach the plan and we can look over it. It's the first day here in Fort Wayne that the temp reached above 60, so I'll be out for the majority of the day. I'll take a look at it tonight if you post it!

Mick, I'd have to say that so far your method is pretty quick and easy.

Now how in the hannah montanna did that last pic get flipped upside down?! Sorry about that!

How would you build a raised concrete deck? The builder I work for uses this instead of a regular deck. I'm trying to figure out the best way to build this. How would you build this? I was going to use the slab tools, but if there was an easier way, I'm all ears!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyFnO9vr9e4 Not sure if this video will help, If you do watch it, make sure you turn on the captions. Audio is kind of choppy.

4hotshoez, So if i'm understanding this correctly, you would like a video or explanation on how to control the foundations/footings using the dialogue boxes? A step by step on how to control the settings in these boxes?

I have had problems with arched brick ever since I started using this software. A video would be nice! LOL Just my .02 cents

I read this while eating Nachos and drinking a Coca Cola... I need to start cooking more of her recipes. LOL

That did it. Thank you very much for your time!

I have a gap between the bottom of the roof plain and the soffit. Any Ideas? Can't seem to get it straightened out. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Roof Test No. 2.zip

X7 appeared in my digital locker last night around 11pm EST. I downloaded it and had to enter the product key 8 times before the "Activate" option would become select-able. After it finally activated the only bug I could find in the program was when I drew a square polyline and made it's fill a transparent hatch, I tried to "un-select" it but it was still grayed out. I restarted the program and everything was peachy! Loving X7 so far. although the stairs tool wasn't fixed, I'm pleased with this release. =] <----Happy Camper!

Curt, I believe around 18-20. I normally set them up and let them cook... While I cook. Lol

My renders never turn out that great, but hey at least I try. LOL Here are a few...

I have an Asus G75V gaming laptop and Chief sails smoothly on it. It's two or three years old now and gets hot enough to fry an egg on, but I bought a cooling pad in hopes that will give me at least one more year out of it. LOL

It drives me crazy that they are so hush-hush! However, when they finally do release it, it always feels like Christmas to me =] It's worth the wait I guess! LOL