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I agree with Glenn. Why not just download the DWG file and save it, then just import it into Chief. That's what I do. No problems.

Sounds like a lot of electrical issues. Thankfully no crashes. I probably shouldn't say that though.

On 8/28/2019 at 7:18 AM, DG1949 said:

 

Pretty much across the board with all DBXs and any kind of view other than plan view.  It may have nothing to do with Chief, but whatever it might be, it coincided with the last update. No crashes or hangs; just some slowdown. I'll be interested to hear your observation. 

The only slow down I've noticed is placing electrical items. There's about a 4 to 5 second delay when placing. Nothing else is slower.

Don, I haven't noticed anything running slower or at least slow enough to catch my attention. Can you be a little more specific on what's going slower? As mentioned, I'll be watching the program a little closer today.

So far absolutely no issues with X11 after latest update. Measured a new job yesterday and will start putting it into Chief today. I'll see if I have any crashes.

Bob, this is what I do and never have a problem. Go to catalog downloads from Chief's website. Down load the library and save it to my downloads folder on my laptop. Open X11 and go to Library>import library .calibz> look for the library I downloaded >select it>hit okay. Should bring it inti your X11 library.

Not yet.

Have you tried to select the cabinet with the sink>tab until the sink is selected> open the sink and try to set transparency to the cad block?

Check to see if attic walls are turned on in the camera view.

30 minutes ago, BenPalmer said:

Yeah, I have a copy of the previous installer and daily backups of all Chief files...but reinstall still makes me nervous, previous state seems like a good option as well...hopefully there is a quick fix soon and I can just work on projects that I don't need edit area on until then...thanks for everyone's input.

I agree with you Ben. I get nervous about changing the program. I don't need a messed up program. Too busy. I just won't use that feature which could cause major slow-downs. I like you don't need to use it right now. Hope it's fixed soon...I mean FAST.

Great find Ben. This is a huge problem and can really mess up a plan fast. Chief please fix ASAP! Just tried it and not good.

1 hour ago, kwhitt said:

Thanks Eric.  Do soffits generate framing?

No.

1 hour ago, robdyck said:

One at a time. For some reason you can't edit the text of multiple rich text objects.

The dilemma: do you use rich text objects for the improved editing and because onscreen, it's easier on your eyes, or stick to standard text which allows multiple editing, doesn't slow your computer down, but makes your eyes bleed?

Experience and repetition tells you when and where to use which style.

Maybe someone else knows how to multiple edit the text for rich text?

Rich text has always been like this. Forget about multi-selecting rich text for editing.

Here's what I use. I made these several versions ago and have these two symbols in my library. Not perfect but does the job. I changed the cad block for plan views.

Rob, you can open the layout you show in your posted layout image and look at the referenced files for that layout. That might give you a clue on how to fix it.

In the project folder, be sure all associated files such as plan files, layout file, images, etc. that are linked to the layout are in that folder. You really don't need a folder within the project folder. 

Cait, in your 1st picture that also shows the scaffolding, I can see the joists. This means that the attic wall is cantilevered over the lower wall. Easiest way to do this is to create a 2nd floor (defined as attic) so you have room definition and just move the wall out as needed. This will make it work fine in 3D.

On 7/31/2019 at 4:02 PM, Alaskan_Son said:

For technical drawings i typically use the Technical Drawing or Vector View rendering modes...Usually Vector View.  They do a substantially better job at highlighting structural details, joints, connections, etc.  

 

I also typically work in a Vector View as well because you can much more easily see all the various faces, edges, intersections, etc.  

Wow, I don't hear that very much but I do the same. It shows detail better.

9 hours ago, RussellHouse said:

Trey- stepped.  For some reason the standard ceiling still appears in 3d and noy showing the Trey

 

If your using David's method and your not seeing they trey (soffit), then check the height of the ceiling in relation to the height of the soffit. Also be sure you have cabinet soffits turned on in the layer display.

2 hours ago, Joe_Carrick said:

Yes, but such cabinets are not standard.  They are custom and can be big problems to fabricate correctly.  This is one of the cases where we have to do the work we get paid for.

"They are custom and can be big problems to fabricate correctly." True. Most of the time, these would be site built. If they are built off site, then it's up to the cabinet company or cabinet maker to site verify everything. That would be stated in my plan.

"This is one of the cases where we have to do the work we get paid for." I get paid by the hour. I let them know that it will cost more time to show this.

When I have an wall cabinet that is angled at the top to follow a sloped ceiling, I make it manually piece by piece. PIA.

You will have some editing to do with the elevations. Haven't flipped in X11 yet though. I don't need to do this often though.

Have you tried drawing a marquee around all of them to group select? By doing that, you should be able to move in any direction and rotate.

If I'm understanding Scott right, I think I work similar to him. Most of the time, I also place my columns manually. This makes it easier for me to dimension beam spans for the engineer. I've been doing it like this for so many years that it really doesn't take long to do it. 

Rob, If you're still having issues trying to do this, I would be happy to show you via online meeting (I use Team Viewer), or I could walk you through over the phone. Feel free to call my cell: 832-754-6160.