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Thanks Michael - i didn't notice that...but do now. Complete user error on my part.

I am having an issue making a copy of a material region and moving it to a new location. Thought maybe someone might know how to get this done correctly. problem.plan

Is there a way to better control the center, reflect, and parallel tools? What I mean is they "bounce" all around and trying often to get the tool to act upon the selection I want can be a challenge. Is there a trick to this?

We've been begging for material regions to deal with corners - and you are right its a major pain. Hard to image why it hasn't been fixed yet.

Thanks guys!!!

I have a plan from a builder im trying to improve/work on. However, for some odd reason I can't get my deck railing to work such that it frames the deck floor etc. Lexar_young.plan

Micheal is right on here. There are such good 3rd party apps for walk-thru's that is what I would use for this type of presentation. Personally, I dont think scripted walk-thru's are that effective.

Just some advice, you most likely won't find an architect willing to do this for you unless they took ownership of the project (and all that implies). However, you may find an engineer willing to make sure your structure/design is sound and stamp the building plans.

I think the OP is referring to the micro-update we had recently. I could be wrong though...

I had a project where both Michael and Glenn saw the "bug" behavior and we both reported. The issue with blocked symbols and shapes I had may not be the same issue the OP has, but without the file we dont know for sure. Perhaps it is a terrain issue.

There are known bugs in blocked symbols and shapes. Its a real pain.

I tried the link from other day and didnt work - I emailed you.

Its so incredibility easy to use the duplicate tool id say that is the fastest and simplest method.

I sent scott a request but I bet they are in the meting now. Anyone know the access #?

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/?hl=en

Considering CA "customer" base includes DIY and other non-professionals id think there would be a better way to assess good additions to the application other than "proper procedure" in how a customer submits those ideas/requests. I realize your point to us is learn the proper method of submittal of those ideas, but id again stress having someone like an architect on staff could provide you with solid suggestions on the future of this app. I think the quality of the idea, and the experience/training/schooling/ability of the one making it, should superseded "technical procedure".

lol....looks like an interesting movie. Without question there are some architects out there that are completely egocentric. Although for every 1 architect nightmare story I hear 20+ contractor nightmare stories.

I think because some people misunderstand promoting good/efficient design with "over-complication". 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.

I agree with Michael. The actual log placement should be one of the last things to do. I wouldn't act like you are building a model from lincoln logs.

I agree with Richard's method - and that is what I do for sheets I'm not preparing....but, id also say you dont need to have lines between the text either. I suppose if that is how you want it, but I personally turn those lines off anyways.

Thanks Larry - appreciate the discussion. I think your assessment is probably very accurate for a lot of us...we come in wanting things to work a certain way and have to learn the "Chief" method. Every app has a learning curve to it, but I appreciate apps that let you approach the same issue from different directions. The most basic is 3d modeling and having a decent method to work in that mode allows projects to be finished even its not exactly the best way to complete something. The way Chief is now its either you know how to use a tool or you aren't getting the project done. I dont think thats good.

I guess that makes sense for a product/company called Chief "Architect". Kinda like saying the last thing a home builder needs is a contractor.

I can't help but think the reason people dont use shape/component modeling in their process is based largely on how bad Chief is at it currently. If someone could aptly use generic shapes right along side architectural elements/tools as easily as it is in other apps I couldn't help think this would quickly become a major part of their process. Another thing I want to be clear is that im not just talking about modeling shapes - rather the rapid ability to mimic architectural objects with shapes...and have them organized in a way to make modification easy post-creation.

Lets just be honest. 3D shape tools, including snapping, rotating, grouping/instancing, and overall view restrictions....are awful.....just awful. Chief needs to understand this for changes to occur and any defense of those tools makes little sense to me. There are free web-based apps for children that are more dynamic and flexible than what Chief offers.

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