DavidJPotter

Chief Architect Version 9 was developed to run properly in Windows XP x 32. So it is unlikely to run well in any modern operating system(in other words, you are screwed). I have versions 7-10 on a separate hard drive that runs on Windows XP x32 and that is what you need to do. New laptops ship with Windows 10 which is a great operating system but is not conducive to running antique software like Version 9. DJP

To the original poster here is a You Tube Video I made for you explaining poly-line solids and 3D modlings: DJP PS: I did search the Chief Architect Inc Training Videos first and found nothing useful there

"Edit - Default Settings - Materials - Roof" and what Glenn said DJP

In such annoying situations, I turn off the auto eaves and draw manual roof returns that I can directly shape and control (like we used to have to do back in Versions 6-7). DJP

Here is a couple of ways I thought of that I use: https://youtu.be/Lby4y3_wSZU DJP

Basically you, in an elevation camera, using a closed poly-line shape it to your needs and then use the "Convert poly-line" tool (Edit Tool bar when the closed poly-line is selected) choosing Convert to poly-line solid. It is basically a custom slab, created in an elevation camera. DJP

Use the command under "Library - Import Library" you click on the command and then browse to your "Downloads" folder, select your intended Library Files and then click OK. DJP

Create a poly-line solid that shape. DJP

You can export them from X7 to reimport into X8 or just download them again, your choice. DJP

You can look for something like that at 3D Warehouse or you can custom build a cabinet that "looks" like that a piece at a time (currently the base cabinet dialog is not that agile) or I suppose you could craft one in Sketch Up. Whatever you are most comfortable with. DJP

Dennis, it sounds like you once had these and now they are missing. The ones I have seen that are fully 3D look awful. I mainly use the "People Library" complied by Joe Carrick which are 2D images, not fully 3D symbols. Chief used to have a few of these but they are currently missing. I can share Joe's Library if you like, just say so. DJP

The interior vault is affected using a custom ceiling plane "Build - Roof - Ceiling plane" every object has its own dialog box for editing. the exposed ridge beams can be poly-line solids, custom slabs, soffits or framing objects (your choice). DJP

Do you mean version #8 or do you mean version X8 (18)? Not nearly the same thing version 8 is an antique application. DJP

I commonly just redo my profile.plan and layout templates anew with each new version as a matter of course (an expected occurrence since version 6 or Chief 1999) DJP

If you can find a copy of X3, I can help teach-tutor you I still have versions 7-17 including X3 on my PC. DJP

Try lowering the shed roof over the window, the gap above matches the length of the shed roof, lowering it may help disconnect it from the upper railing wall. DJP

I would have to see the plan and its settings but number one, I would just draw over that gapped wall, which I assume you already have. DJP

I have 9.5 on my XP hard drive but honestly, I have not used it especially for printing. I am sure I could get to print if I needed to. As I recall, you must set your printer up in Windows first and then with it pre selected and set up in Windows you should then be able to print from Chief 9.5, so the main thing is set up Windows, format for the paper size and orientation in Windows first and then make those same adjustments in Chief 9.5. DJP

If you want something with zero dimensions, just leave it out. Nothing in the real, physical world has a thickness of zero (nothing). To be able to perceive something it has to have some mass otherwise it is invisible altogether. I really do not see this as a "problem" or bug. DJP

You can apply vector patterns (.pat) files to any material, there are several additional .pat files available that ship with Chief (take a look under "Custom Pat Files") and or you can import .pat files from AutoCAD and other CAD programs that use .pat files. and then assign those to existing or custom materials. DJP

Look at my signature: in Windows 10 I have Chief 10-X8 installed and on my Windows XP hard drive I have Chief 7-X1 installed (they seem to run better in XP than Windows 10). Each is a separate application and they work together (one at a time). DJP

Check at 3D Warehouse, download and then import or you can make them from 3D custom moldings, either way will work. DJP

I shared this post with Don Hurst, Architect of Austin. I am not an Architect but I might also be of service. DJP

I have Chief Architect Version 10 on my PC installed in Windows XP x32. I have never successfully gotten it to run properly in Windows 7 or 10. That is why I still have XP for antique software that I have (Chief Version 7. 9 '10 and X1). I have found that very workable to run those applications in the operating system they were designed for. DJP

Probably public demand but I am guessing. DJP