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Comment, if there's not enough room to reverse the direction, Chief might not let you do it. Try moving the door over first and see if that helps.

3 hours ago, DzinEye said:

How does one align an entire cad shape/polyline, not just a selected edge of that shape?

Click the edge of the polyline you want to make parallel and then dble. click the make parallel tool and select "rotate entire polyline".

I've had this happen to me a couple of times. Someone here on the forum was gracious enough to fix it for me and send it back. Can't remember who did it though.

Played with it a little today. Something I noticed is that the tray ceiling tool cuts for the roof which is fantastic. If you use the soffit tool it doesn't which forced me to do a work around before. Great improvement!!

1 hour ago, Smn842 said:

My approach is to keep all Chief files in a version specific folder

I too use version folders with sub folders of the jobs. This helps me know which version the plan is in.

10 minutes ago, Smn842 said:

 

That doesn't sound right.  Once saved in X12 format it's not possible to  open in an earlier version even for "Save As" as Chief doesn't offer a format downgrade option that I've seen.

 

Downgrading a file format is not possible in most applications due to data loss and the effort of developing such as feature, Do you mean just keeping a copy of the original unaltered file?

Simon, I'm sure Joe is right except I do what I feel is a little safer method. I keep all my plan files in a job folder for each job. What I do is in Windows Explorer, I select the file, copy and paste it into a new folder that I'm using with X12. That way for sure your original plan file can be used in the older version. Either way should be fine.

On 2/11/2020 at 4:08 PM, SNestor said:

X12 is an amazing new release...did a quick video showing a few things you can do with the Tray Ceiling Tool.  I'm sure as we go along people will discover other more incredible ways to use this tool.  This video covers the basics and shows how to use it.  Hope you enjoy!

 

 

Thank you. Haven't needed to do a tray ceiling yet but your video is very helpful.

Did you have this problem before you upgraded the video card?

Watch the "what's new" video closely and you'll see what they're talking about. I had to watch it a couple of times to catch it.

9 hours ago, javatom said:

Place them manually - 2 min.

This is what I do and makes it easier to dimension for engineer.

From what I understand, SSA technical support and "training" are different. Technical support is really for problems caused by the program. Technical support is really not there to train you how to use the program. They have a fee for that. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

I can't duplicate your problem in X12. Are you using a downloaded dishwasher?

On 1/21/2020 at 8:12 AM, DH7777 said:

I used the open floor platform

As mentioned, don't use that tool. Use an open below room or auto stairwell.

On 1/20/2020 at 3:34 PM, Dermot said:

copy (Ctrl+C) and then paste hold position (Ctrl+Alt+V).

This is what I've done and used for so many years. I'll continue. Glad it will still work. Started my first plan yesterday in X12 which will have a little bit of everything. I pray it goes well. So far so good.

I've got a bad situation and trying to see if it can be an easy fix with X12. Has anyone tried to open two layouts and copy items from one layout to another and then relink the layout? Trying to keep from resending things from one plan to a layout for the other plan. Hopefully this doesn't sound too confusing.

I show all steel and rebar in cad details. That is what the engineer wants and the planning department.

On 1/17/2020 at 8:22 PM, Electromen said:

I opened an older drawing and saved under X12.

It crashed as soon as I clicked on the stairs.

I started a new drawing and no problems with stairs.

Copied and opened a couple of X11 plans in X12. No problems or crashing when selecting stairs (two sets of stairs had custom made handrails) and opened them. One plan was very involved and seemed fine after a preliminary look when bringing forward.

On 1/17/2020 at 4:26 PM, Evolution said:

I hate the thought of having to migrate all my libraries over.

Downloaded X12 yesterday evening. No problems migrating my user libraries over. I was surprised how fast the install was for everything. I will use it on my next new project. Have several involved ongoing plans that I will probably finish in X11.

2 hours ago, DRAWZILLA said:

no the beta is gone, just remember if you draw any plans in X12, you want to continue but change your mind and don't upgrade you will not be able to open that plan in X11

Yea I know. I worry about doing new plans when they first release a new version, but I may need to break my rule. I have a job coming up where if I can break the stairs to make a certain part of the stairs wider, that will save me some headache and made it easier. I've been waiting for this feature for a long time. Think I'll download it this weekend and try it.

1 hour ago, Ridge_Runner said:

Check the text layer color. It may be the same color as your screen background; just change it to a different color if that is the problem. OtherCad programs are notorious for this.

So very true. Many times if I feel something is missing, I'll change Chief's background to black and see if something is white.

1 hour ago, sweethomedesign said:

if you see button  upgrade click on it

Yes, I see the upgrade when I hit that button.

When you download and open the program, does it still say "Beta"?

The only thing I see in my digital locker is the current X11 and a download for "Chief Architect X3 Beta information"  with no product key. X3???

Just curious if you Beta testers believe it's stable enough to use for real jobs? I realize or believe that Chief thinks it's stable enough for open release. Is it possible for anyone to disclose and issues?

You need to show an example of what you need.