DavidJPotter

In order for you to obtain an accurate materials list the plan file must be PERFECT from foundation to ridge. The model must mirror exactly, in every detail, how it is to be built in the field. Foundations are commonly designed by State Licensed Structural Engineers. The model must, in every detail be 3D modeled EXACTLY as you intend to build the house in the field. When asked about this I tell my clients that to produce a .plan file that will present an accurate Materials list will require number one, an Engineer to design the foundation and then the time it usually takes to create the 3D model is commonly expanded up to Ten Times what would be normal just for CD's. I have only had one client require of me such a materials list. The resultant Materials List was accurate and it did take me many hours longer to ensure all was accurate. The client was happy with the result. DJP

You create curved polyline solid appliques to emulate such walls. DJP

You assign a molding profile under "Frieze Board" and or "Shadow Boards" either in the "Build Roof Dialog or Default Settings - Roof - Frieze Board/Shadow Boards" or by adding them via the roof plane specification dialog, per roof plane after they are created. DJP

I have found in my experience that .stl files are very poor for use as 3D exports. I commonly use .dae or .3DS. DJP

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Call and ask Tech Support such questions. DJP

If the baseline, fascia top are the same but out of symmetric alignment when you join the ridges then the Baseline location must be out of sync with the adjoining roof planes (baselines commonly are located on the outer edge of framing of the walls they bear on.) Check for that. DJP

The first thing I turn off in my profile.plan is grid snaps. Since they were added I have never found a positive use for them other than having points to snap to that I do not need or want. DJP

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No but you can add polyline solids to change the geometry of the door lights... DJP

Take a look in the Simpson Door - Thermal French for a door style close to what you want that can be modified and the Coplay Garage Door - Modern Door for close to what you want, all in X12. DJP

export the symbol as a .3ds, .skp (Sketch Up), .dae etc and then edit in a software application designed to edit that type of object for later reimport into Chief as a new custom symbol. DJP

I just make those on the fly using 3D Molding polylines, it is fast and easy. DJP

X 12 is not capable of opening .dwg files created in the 2021 version of AutoCAD. Save the file to an earlier version which can be imported into X12. X13 and X14 can import 2021 Acad files. DJP

When I had my new PC built, RTX cards were expensive and hard to come by. I ended up with an RTX 3060 and it is served me quite well. DJP

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On that window's "Label Tab" you select "Specify Label" and the write whatever you wish. DJP

An X9 dongle is no longer supported by Chief Inc or the dongle manufacturer, so you best route is to find a current user who might be willing to sell you their dongle to you. You might pursue Chief Sales to see if they might convert your dongle seat to a password instead of a dongle but keep in mind that Chief Inc no longer supports X9 in any way other than library content. My X9 seat runs on a password-no dongle. DJP

I usually create a cross section camera and then using dimension tools to manually align a troublesome landing to stair objects, I know of no automatic settings relative to landings other than they are programmed to have an general affinity for stairs. DJP

When working with AutoCAD users I send views from the layout page (First floor, Second floor, elevations) and none of them have complained to me about the files. I do NOT use export "All Floors" as that is too complicated for the AutoCAD user to sort out. DJP

I commonly assist Home Designer users with their projects. DJP

Long time user, teacher and tutor of Chief Architect. I can help you live online as I have done so with many others. DJP

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