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Can't help but wonder if Chief needs a "layer isolate" command among others?  I get really tired of switching to "working layer sets".

I've just always wondered why a product called Chief Architect doesn't have an actual Architect on staff.  I won't bore you with all my suggestions but will say that I wish I could Mary Revit Building functionality with Chief interior design strengths.

You do not see many companies hiring or schools teaching this app.  That is the market I think is getting missed?

 

"The Right Architect"

The company would have to choose the best candidate.  Then put them in charge and see what the industry thinks.  Let the customers decide.

 

The reason i suggested that Chief Architect actually get an architect on staff is because I feel that perspective could be very useful to Chief.

If the "right" Architect had been on staff all these years I have no doubt the software would look and function much differently and for the better.  Of course that leader would need to have final decision making authority.

Thanks Michael!

Never understood why dbx input should be different than the display.  Seems like there are a handful of basic functions that I continually have to relearn.  The ones that I don't use often.  When solved I say to myself "that doesn't make any sense" and move on.  Then repeat.

Déjà vu

How do we get the auto labels to show in decimal feet?  How do we get the bearing to display correctly in all instances?  Do we have to manually add labels to get conventional format?

 

I guess what I am trying to get across here is that CA needs to think about making a version for Linux!

I Agree!  The hangup when I have tried was with the hardware lock or entering serial number for software lock.  Chief should at least make these two work on Linux (Ubuntu) and let us experiment under "Wine" just for grins.

Thank You, Michael.

Where is the Window Text Label Size setting?

I use Chief to Thea without issues.  Still using X4 though.

In some cases you may be able to do a "save as" and parse the model down to the problem area without much effort.

I have v.10b running on Windows 7 Pro native.  No virtual PC.

Try adding invisible walls to define a "porch room".  This should be an easy one.  HTH.

AutoCad --> .dxf --> Accutrans --> .obj --> v.10

Accutrans being the file converter and .obj is best format to import to v.10.  HTH.

EDIT:  Also, Blender has add-on to import .dxf if you are comfortable with that app.

Sketchup Pro can maybe do the conversion too?

I must be missing something in the question.  The drop down menu tools/reverse plan does not do all that you need?

I have used this sort of approach before.

log siding.zip

I don't think you can export to .obj but .3ds should be available.  You must be doing something wrong.  I think we are going to need another hint.

Sorry, I misunderstood.  Grid disappers in v.4 as well when checking reflect.  Easy to use load muntins?

Hah!... Did wonder that.  I checked in v.4 and it works.  Must be a bug.

Reflect Vertically?

 

What do you mean by symbol?  Is that chief's name for model?

Yes.  Model, Object, Component.  For the most part anyway.

 

Or are the chief models not any smoother than that?

Many of the symbols in Chief are low poly.  Chief then uses a smoothing angle to make them look smooth.  You may want to try setting your smoothing angle to 35 degrees in C4D if that is possible.  Or, you could make your own doorknob symbol and set as default.  HTH.

Hello,

I can help you with that.  Please send me a PM if you are still looking.  Thanks!

That's interesting Jintu. I wonder why .png is an issue.

Thank you Sir for posting the blend file.  Will have a closer look in the morning.  Cheers!