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Angela, have you tried using the physically based rendering technique for that view? As a suggestion, could you duplicate the camera and switch the rendering type to PBR and then post the image result? Keep in mind that a raytraced render may need adjustments to the actual materials and is much slower because of the trial and error process. PBR provide near instant feedback. For a PBR render, you may need / want to introduce some 3d trees as opposed to tree images. A A different grass texture with a bump map will also help. Chief's library of high-res grass images has some good textures and @Renerabbitt has given away a great grass texture on the forum.

Of course with a few more adjustments to the window settings, that window molding can be converted to a symbol without using the surface removal tool. double curve trim.mp4

No offense taken, Rene! I admitted it was poorly made. I do normally draw walls in continuous mode, I used the tab input because the OP said that was his method that was causing issue. Text, not sure why I did that...I usually copy like you mentioned. I have scale details set up, I just didn't bother to use one for that example. I simply turned off the temp dimensions. I assumed a new user may not have a saved CAD detail for trim. 3d mouse...not yet. FWIW I was intentionally moving the mouse slower than normal. Trust me, I'm aware of the level of quality of that demonstration video.

works as expected for me. ICFWALLTAB.mp4

Here's a poorly made video demonstrating the process. And I randomly picked a terrible profile to demonstrate it! addtrimdwg.mp4

I believe you'll need to uncheck 'Closed Toe' and add a gable end to the right of the MW cabinet. You could also use an end panel on the cabinet but a gable end will be much quicker to place and to control. Use the 'Partition' tool to place a gable end.

Doesn't happen when I give it a go. It could have to do with symbol offsets for your baluster.

Quite Nice! I've noticed a certain 'mood' to your rendering style; I assume that is by design? And may I ask what software you are using for these renders?

The lights on the ceiling are puck lights, normally used for under cabinet lighting. Is that intentional? Also, they are point lights when they should be spot lights. I'd suggest trying the 4" or 6" recessed light from the library and make sure it is a spot light. For a Ray Trace, you will need accurate lumens settings, about 850 for each light.

PBR-RT Almost instant RT about 6 minutes.

Christy, have you saved the RT camera and set it to use a specific light set? There are no saved cameras in the plan you attached, nor are there any light sets.

When I've had this problem (and if I don't want to create a new wall type) I'd simply use a material region. Single click and it'll size to the whole wall. Paint the mat. region, then make it the default and repeat on other walls. Fast and easy.

Fellow Canuck available with experience in your neck of the woods and knowledge of Canadian building codes! I'll send an email!

Yes!! Now we will all sleep soundly tonight knowing that those decks will remain up!

like...kid rock?

No, I wouldn't. In the elevation vector view, I'd just drag in the image file and move it to that location. You'll need to re-size it and adjust the drawing order as dragged-in images are in the back.

I hear you. Just trying my best to work with the tools Chief has available!

This is one example I made awhile back for a different project. It's not as nice as your example, but this is just to show some of the principles that can be achieved with Chief. This was made to a specific style requested by the client. I think you could get pretty close to you example, but I agree with you; gradient fill and image transparency settings would be fantastic. The contrast shading below was done using Sketchbook to edit the image created in Chief using cad tools.