ComputerMaster86

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  1. I know you all may wonder why I would want to do this. Anyway, is there any easy way to have the bottom edge of the fascia boards be flush with the bottom edge of the soffit? I have never figured out an easy way to accomplish this. I know I can change the size of fascia boards and the soffit so that everything is real close to what I am trying to achieve. I just wish there was an easier way to accomplish what I am trying to do The look I am trying to achieve would look something like the flush eaves in the second picture but, they would still be boxed eaves. If that makes any sense.
  2. Count me in on this meeting. I am interested in attending.
  3. I don't no anybody from the company but, I just sent Tamko Building Products an e-mail. The business I work for uses Tamko shingles on regular basis. If there could be a Tamko library with shingle textures to represent Tamko shingles, boy would I be in business. Let's hope they just don't ignore my e-mail or mistake it for SPAM.
  4. I am currently in the process of learning Chief Architect myself. I purchased the software through the rent-to-own program, starting in October of 2015. I often find I learn the most about using the the software when my boss gives me a project that I can try to model within CA. I have currently been working on a basement remodel and a pole built residential structure. My boss just loved it when he was able to show his customer some interior elevations and 3D views I had generated with the software. If I can get my vision corrected with special contacts, I hope to dig deaper into learning the software.
  5. At work we have a HP DesignJet 430 and I print with it directly from Windows 10 Professional. I usa a LTP Parallel to USB cord.
  6. Even though I have no plans to switch and go to the dark side, it does interest me to here about the features of SoftPlan and Envisioneer. I wonder if there are any Chief Architect users that use to be Envisioneer users? I looked into Envisioneer before I ever invested in Chief Architect through CA's Rent-to-Own program. I don't believe I ever heard of SoftPlan until I got on this forum. It seems to me Chief Architect, SoftPlan and Envisioneer are all in their little bracket trying compete with each other.
  7. Is there a public beta version of X9 that has been released? Or will it soon be released?
  8. I will share my experience of using the 32-bit version of Chief Architect Premier X8. I pretty much use the 64-bit versions of Chief Architect Premier X8 and the Chief Architect Client Viewer on my computers. However, I do have one older HP 7900 CMT desktop computer that was hooked up to an older HP DesignJet 455 CA plotter via the old style LTP Parallel Port. The HP computer is a 64-bit system running a 32-bit version of Windows 7 Professional. The driver file I was using for the plotter was a 32-bit driver file. So I basically choose to run a 32-bit version of Windows 7 Professional along with the 32-bit version of Chief Architect Premier X8. This set-up allowed me to print directly from Chief Architect to my HP DesignJet 455 CA plotter. I have recently found another solution that is a lot easier and more flexible. From Amazon.com I purchased a USB to LPT Parallel Port printer cord. I have been able to hook up my HP DesignJet 455 CA plotter via USB to virtually any Windows computer that as a USB port. Second, I have found an older driver from HP that allows me to run the printer via 64-bit versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. I can now hook up my plotter directly to my 64-bit computers that run the 64-bit versions of Chief Architect Premier X8 and the Chief Architect Client Viewer. I can now print directly from Chief Architect to my HP DesignJet 455 CA plotter without using the 32-bit version of Chief Architect.
  9. I am thinking the public beta is just around the corner for people to download. You may see list released around the same time.
  10. I think with this X9 release, it is going to be a great time for me to really get to know the Chief Architect software. Especially CA's stair tools. I don't think I am using the current stairs tools to the full. I wonder if cable railings in X9 can be changed to look like black spray painted rebar. Maybe I will find out later on. They must of just recently changed the 3 free models to 99.free models for their online cloud storage service.
  11. Wall Niche's, Custom Room Definition Types, Short Ceilings and Brick Ledges https://www.facebook.com/ChiefArchitect/
  12. I was kinda thinking the same thing. Although, I will be sticking with Chief even if X9 doesn't turn out to be what it's cracked up to be. I am still hoping Chief hits it right out of the water with X9.
  13. Coming from an AutoCAD / TurboCAD background, I really had to get used to the way Chief Architect does things. I am still learning the program. After a while, I think a person gets to a point where they actually appreciate the way Chief Architect does a lot of things. I personally like the idea of being able to create elevations, ray trace renderings and other 3D visuals derived from the 3D model to show to a customer. The software tries to help you kill two birds with one stone as you create your plans. You start out creating what appears to be a 2D floor plan. The software in background is actually at the same time creating a 3D model / 3D representation of that floor plan. Depending on how detailed your 3D model needs to be, you add a roof and a foundation and your 3D model may be complete. Once you have a 3D model, generating elevations and other visuals from the model is fairly easy. Creating 3D ray trace renderings does take some practice and learning. Personally that is one area I haven't gotten into much yet. They do have a rent-to-own option for purchasing the software. I have been able to learn the software as I make my payments for the software. The rent-to-own program is great if you don't want to dish out about $2700 for the software right up front.
  14. If it wasn't for this forum and all the forum posters, I probably would not have any good reading material on the ins and outs of Chief Architect.
  15. I have downloaded and imported just about every library CA has on their web site. Although I sometimes have to wait a couple seconds for the libraries and items to load, I have yet to have any major issues. I never had my computer or software crash as a result of the library. I have about 160 bonus libraries and 106 manufacturer libraries currently added to Chief. Having all those loaded inside Chief is probably not necessary but, I never know when I might stumble upon something useful I can add to my plans.
  16. Here in Michigan, the Michigan Residential Code requires at least one egress door that is at least 36" wide and 80" tall. I did notice the actual 2015 IRC does allow the egress door to be as narrow as 32". It seems as if a lot of the AHJ's are overriding the IRC's 32" width requirement and requiring the egress door to be at least 36" wide.
  17. I only wish I would have known about Chief Architect a few years ago. I probably would have started investing in CA and learning the software a lot sooner. I am curious though, about what year they started their rent-to-own program for the software? In my trade school architectural drafting training we worked with Autodesk Architectural Desktop now called (AutoCAD Architecture).
  18. According to what I read doors are allowed to swing into that space.
  19. The International Residential Code requires 21 inches of clearance in front of bathroom fixtures. Can anyone tell me if doors are allowed to swing in to that space?
  20. I know this is such a small thing but, I just figured this out by messing with the door settings. I bet most everybody on here knows how do this. Maybe some newby's might not know this. Anyways, if you would like an opening in a wall but don't want it to be a cased opening just follow the steps below... 1. Insert a cased opening. 2. Click on the cased opening in plan view. 3. Click on the door Icon for "Open Object". 4. Click on the "Casing" tab. 5. Deselect "Use Interior Casing" and "Use Exterior Casing" if it is not grayed out. 6. Close out of the door settings dialogue box.
  21. I don't think there is but, I was wondering if there was a way to change the precision of angular dimensions? For example, if (35.89456*) is displayed and user wants it to be in whole even degrees (76*). It almost as if the angular dimension tool settings are lacking a little bit.
  22. I recently did some exterior elevations of a pole building that was covered in G-Rib steel with a 36" tall G-Rib steel wainscotting. I used a pony wall with the transition being about 36" above the floor. I then used a molding polyline set to extrude to the outside of line to create the look of a piece of steel Z-bar where the two walls of the pony wall meat. I think it turned out pretty well for well. I had to break it at all windows and doors.
  23. There was earlier in the year. I have it but, was hoping to download the updated 18.3.1.2-Win32.msi version of it. Chief Architect has removed the ability to choose the 32-bit version from the download page but, I think they are still floating around somewhere on their web site.
  24. I am wondering where I can download (if at all) the current version of the Chief Architect Client Viewer but, the 32-bit (x86) edition? I have already downloaded Chief_Architect_Viewer-18.3.1.2-Win64.msi but, it don't give me the option to download any 32-bit version. I do believe Chief Architect is trying to phase out anything 32-bit (x86).