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My 3D Connections configuration file for X15 is attached below if it is of any assistance to you.  I think one can use the file to import the radial menus I created and link to buttons on their 3D connections device.

Chief X15.zip

Here is an example of a radial menu I created for walls.

It takes a little bit of time to set these up.  These all incorporate the "Alt" key and navigating the drop-down menus via the keyboard.

Here is pictures of the actual macro.

My macro for Exterior Walls  is this...  Corresponds to the underlined portion of text when pressing "Alt" and navigating the drop-down menus with the keyboard.

Alt + B (Build Dropdown Menu)

W (Wall Sub-Menu)

E (Straight Exterior Wall)

Image Icon Files can be found in the folder...  You can manually add (link) them to your macro.

C:\Program Files\Chief Architect\Chief Architect Premier X15\resources\buttons

1 minute ago, JasonTroye said:

I guarantee that this will not happen.  The Developers at Chief Architect are the most dedicated, hard-working group I've ever worked with.  Every day they show up, roll up their sleeves, and work on features and fixes with the singular goal of making our users more successful. That's not going to change.

'Lazy' is not in our DNA.

I hope hope so.   I do wish you all at Chief Architect the best knowing we are facing interesting times.  Your software has really been  a blessing to me and my work at Michigan Dutch Barns.

On 11/30/2022 at 4:57 PM, KristjanM said:

I think this is a terrible change from Chief. This does nothing for the user and only benefits Chief. I left Revit exactly due to the implementation of the subscription model. With Softplan, if you own a version and pay their version of the SSA, you get the updates as they come out. However you don't own the new version and if you quit the SSA, you only have rights to your original version. So, a possible scenario. You create a project in Version 16 (you own Version 14) and decide that you no longer need the  SSA updates. You can no longer use Version 16 and can't open any projects created with it. This is exactly what happens with Softplan. I would like to hear Chief's explanation about what version of the software one is actually going to own.

I think this type of business model encourages a company to get lazy on rolling out updates and further developing software and making it better.  I despise AutoDesk for going down that road.

I figured it out.  I was using the wrong bracket.

color = owner.custom_fields["Panel - Color"]

Originally I was trying to use...

color = owner.custom_fields{"Panel - Color"}

Thank You

If owner.component_code references the "Code" data field under object information, what would use to reference a custom object field?   I have custom object field named "Panel - Color"  Can I even reference a custom object filed.  This is in regards to Ruby script / Ruby code.

2 minutes ago, solver said:

Did you check the Auto Story Pole defaults?

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!  You are a life saver.  I was beginning to think it couldn't be done.

I started to draw my first floor (main level) floor plans on the 2nd level.  A lot of chief users do this to reserve the 1st level for an actual basement and the foundation level for the foundation walls supporting the basement walls.  Is there any way to adjust or manipulate the elevation dimensions (call-outs) so they reference the second level being at 0?

18 hours ago, rgardner said:

X14 runs very smoothly for me.  Absolutely the only ones I have seen complain about it are either using old files that are causing an issue or have nvidia GPU drivers.  X14 has been way more stable than x13 ever was and the efficiency boost with the new tools/features is amazing for my workflow.

I am currently using my template file in Chief Architect that I started probably way back in X8 or X9.  I keep importing it  into the newer versions and reusing it.  I have had no major issues except for a few quirks when trying to generate a ray-trace.  I am guessing starting a brand new template file from scratch would solve that.

What are your recommendations for a SketchUp year version to be use with Chief Architect?  I am trying to import an item I drew in SketchUp 2022 into Chief Architect Premiere X14.  The Item displays fine in SketchUp but, I get some wonkyness in Chief.Architect Premiere X14.

Door Slab - Cross Bucks - Half.skp

I use TurboPDF V4 from IMSI Design.  It's essentially a rebranded version of FoxIt Phantom PDF Standard program.  Serves me well and carries around a $100 price tag but, it is perpetual software.  Perpetual software is hard to find these days.

I have a scenario where a window is installed above a stair.  Inspector is requiring safety glazing (tempered glass) for the window.  I mistakenly ordered the window without tempered glass.  I am wondering how you guys narrow down where the walk surface of a stair a stair is?  Depending on where one figures the walk surface has a effect on whether a window would need to have safety glazing.

I live in West Michigan but, it would be neat to travel to Indy for a user group meeting.

Does Chief Architect have a file that stores all the "Program Preferences" data that can be copied and then transferred over to another computer?  I know how to copy and transfer my toolbar layouts but, I am not sure on "Program Preferences"?

Usually they have the private beta testing phase right now but,haven't heard anything about it.

I am not needing to show a truss detail.  I was just playing around with roof trusses and seeing if I could model a real-world scenario.  This scenario is where some trusses have a truss tail on one side that is cut-off or-cut flush.  This may happen where a secondary roof section meets-up with a main roof section at 90 degrees.  In think I figured it out.  I edited the roof truss in plan view to achieve a truss tail on one end and no truss tail on the other end.

Typically, I don't have a need to go to the trouble of generating 3D framing but, it does interest me.

I didn't realize they were technically framing members.  Thank you for pointing that out.

In Chief Architect we can open up a 2D Truss profile and edit it to our hearts content.  What I am trying to wrap my brain around, is why we don't get any corner point edit handles.  This is just one of those very minor things that completely baffles me.   Why allow us to edit the profile of a truss but, not give us any corner point edit handles. 

I guess what I am wondering is if a jurisdiction's zoning ordinance is going to be the best source of info as to how the jurisdiction determines the required number of parking spaces?

I know this is a silly question but, is the required number of parking spaces generally spelled out in local zoning ordinances on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction basis?  I have heard it's usually calculated and based on occupant load but, I am wondering if the required number spaces varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction?

It eerks me that I even have to ask this but, can Chief Architect dimension a radius (arc / circle)?  Below is an image of a drawing I generated in another program.  My gut is telling me Chief is not quite advanced enough to do everything pictured below.  I know you can't have multiline dimension text.  I have never noticed a tool for radius dimensions, unless I am missing something.  I feel like I am about to shout "DIMENSIONS NEED A MAJOR OVERHAUL IN X13".

Someone may have suggested this but, does the "Layer Display Options" or the "ALDO" have an invert selection option?  I though I remember seeing a post where some suggested an invert selection option for the ALDO.  I might  be just seeing things. LOL

I am having trouble understanding why when I switch toolbar configurations I loose all my toolbar customization.  This includes custom toolbars and custom toolbar icons.  Would this be a bug perhaps?  Either way it is annoying as all hell get it out.