DavidJPotter

Allen Seale: allens@austin.rr.com http://www.architectaustin.com/ (512) 448-9948 Don Hurst dhurst2@austin.rr.com (512) 507-6989 Profile: Don Hurst - Project Photos & Reviews - Austin, TX US | Houzz Both Chief Users here in Austin, Texas DJP

They added an "Update View" Tool, its icon appears when you select a view. DJP

In order to cogently respond you need to share a copy of the .plan file you have so others can edit it and tell you how they did so. DJP

I am using the NVIDIA 12/5/2022 driver and get crashes when using Standard Render technique, so I have taken to quickly switch to vector view to avoid crashes at least for now. Otherwise my PC is totally stable and fast. DJP

Manually extend the attic walls that are falling short. DJP

After I removed all interior furniture the file size reduced to 39 Mb from 56 Mb but still a large .plan file. DJP

You might just submit this .plan file to Tech Support for their analysis. It is a very well done model, well done. The size is regrettable but none the less useful for this grandiose home. DJP

On further inspection, the presence of so many furniture objects and custom 3D solids may have also contributed to the total 3D face counts and ultimate size of the .plan file. The .plan file does not appear to be cleaned up for interior rendering, so why all the furniture, I wonder... I deleted all the "Furniture, Interior" objects and that also did not significantly reduce the file size... DJP

On further inspection, the presence of so many furniture objects and custom 3D solids may have also contributed to the total 3D face counts and ultimate size of the .plan file. The .plan file does not appear to be cleaned up for interior rendering, so why all the furniture, I wonder... DJP

Once you are through using PDF's to help create a .plan file you should discard them as they tend to bloat the size of a .plan file by default. However, after I deleted those PDF's the size of the .plan file did not significantly lessen as I figured it would, so the next thing I suspect is the presence of a high count imported symbol or symbols, thought that is at present merely a supposition. DJP

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First off, Please add your signature to your posts so helpers then know something about the software you are speaking of and a little about your computer that supports that software. How to add your "Signature" can be easily found here: AutoCAD is abasically a 2D ONLY file format. And different end users of that software use different methods to create their products. Such .dwg files are AutoCAD release sensitive like Chief .plan and .layout are also version release sensitive. If I knew what version of AutoCAD the .dwg was in and what the .dwg file version was supported by your version of Chief Architect, only then could I advise you on what to do. DJP

I updated to the new driver NVIDIA 31.0.15.2756- 527.56 -dated 12/8/2022 and since have had no error messages or crashes. DJP

Yes, must be the latest driver I installed from NVIDIA (31.0.15.2737) Version 527.37 release date 12/01/2022 DJP

Anything I do that helps others visualize or accept in detail a proposed Architectural project is a service a help to another or others. I occasionally do animations of such virtual constructs but as I said, they are all services. My clients define what products they want and I produce them. DJP

2D = flat lines, fills to graphically communicate a 3D concept to others 3D= a virtual object to emulate a real or intended, conceptual representation of an intended "REAL" or actual project or construct. Both are virtual graphic representation of new constructs or objects communicated without having actually just building or creating something in fact. A good 2D and 3D graphic communication can help investors and clients whether or not their money should or should not be spent in a larger sense. That is why Architectural drafting and 3D modeling is a needed and wanted skill. DJP

It is something you make using the window dialog like Joey said-Arch tab. Look at the different settings there and adjust the input box setting until you get the look you wish. DJP

Someone gave me a red down vote, so I removed my perfectly workable solution. DJP

When the dormer tool doesn't work (across two roof planes) one has to create a Manual Dormer. DJP https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1522/creating-a-decorative-dormer-manually.html

Place a corner cabinet. Open its dialog box, click on to select the door on the "Front, Sides, Back" tab and select "Opening". Then go to "Shelves, specify" and select "Manual" and zero shelves. Easy DJP

I always use two plan files for any remodeling: as built and proposed. The as built also becomes the demo plan that some permit authorities require to obtain a permit. DJP

The ONLY way you can import a 3D AutoCAD object is as a symbol (File -Import Symbol). DJP

When you draw a new room, it is programmed to have its "floor Level" matching the rest of the First Floor. Your add on room over the basement door even when set as "Open Below" still has a virtual floor level which you can alter so it matches grade instead of the level of the rest of the first floor. What Michael Gia said above is also true, lots and lots to learn, mostly procedures, default settings, input boxes and check boxes, how the software is programmed to work whether or not you agree with that programming, etc. DJP

You draw the three walls, set the desired ceiling height, designate it "Open Below" to allow access to the basement door. You mark the outer wall Gable by opening that wall's dialog box-Roof Tab - Gable over this wall. DJP