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there could be preference settings for "all those warnings'' if you don't want them because you are an expert power user then turn them off some of us would like to have them as "training wheels" until we don't need/want them not every one has a Masters Degree in "Chief" there are a lot of "topic" areas in chief someone may not have ever used a "topic" feature before or for a long time we can't know all and remember all those warnings can at least give a hint as to the issue Lew

I agree with Johnny not very intuitive at all I have been recommending for almost a decade that Chief create a schedule with ALL the info in the room dbx and default settings with such a schedule we could see at a glance any rooms that vary from the defaults or from each other - like a closet from a bedroom it gets very tiresome having to open a room check the settings probably having to write them down then going to the next room - then the next - etc Lew

BTW: you can post pics Lew

Harry: take a menu image and apply to a polyline solid like a material Lew

Harry: try this collection http://www.chiefsymbols.com/3Dsymbols.shtml Lew

probably depends on your plans I built an addition for my house and drew the plans yet because of the spans and a few other details I had to have an architect review and stamps the plans then as homeowner I could submit them whenever starting a project it is best to have a chat with the permit office to see what they will require Lew

Perry: I agree and did have the disclaimer in the contract but also had a reminder on the plans Lew

yes, it is best to have a contract with your client whether that client is a homeowner or a builder or ??? Lew

I doubt AIBD gives you a stamp that allows you to submit permits ? It may be a stamp that has your AIBD membership info/logo ??? it varies from state to state but only a homeowner or a licensed builder or architect or engineer can stamp/sign permits Lew

X9 will most likely appear 1st quarter 2017 probably around March just a guess on my part based on priors Lew

Brian: probably best to contact CA's tech support hrs are 6 AM - 5 PM Pacific - weekdays Lew

https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/10068-new-update-available-for-x8/ Lew

Thomas: contact CA;s tech support they are open unti 5 PM Pacific so you have 30 minutes yet otherwise they open 6 AM Pacific others may have suggestions too Lew

HDP has many of the manual tools that Chief Premier has I believe HDP can create wall definitions but best to verify with CA Sales Lew

The computer hard drive is not a place to store files in my opinion. I think all files should be stored on the cloud Scott: I would argue for the opposite primary storage on my hard drive dropbox or the cloud for secondary/backup/sharing storage 30+ years as a systems analyst/programmer taught me to keep control of my files and never rely on others to do so Lew

you don't need X6 or X7 if you only need to work with the latest versions of plans X8 can open older plans and then save them as X8 plans once they are brought forward they cannot go back unfortunately, Chief is not drive friendly so I have "learned" to let everything go where Chief wants it to go for installation my project files (.plan, .layout) and anything related to a project can be stored on any drive Lew

for a decent desktop capable of running Chief now and into the near future (5 years ?) you should be able to stay sub $1000 for a laptop 17" sub $1500 personally I would recommend Win 7 Pro others will recommend Win 10 (just not my cup of tea) Lew

yes, always shop for the future try to spend money on items that can't be upgraded other things can be upgraded or added externally as needed Lew

note: Chief 9.5 is from 2004-5 era Lew

which version of windows are you using ??? I assume you are using Chief X8 it is possible your PC may be inadequate to run Chief you should probably contact CA's tech support to discuss Lew

Bob: Hi: the others are correct as the famous poem goes - "let me count the ways..." while most users create the complete as-built first then the remodel I found it more convenient to concentrate on the remodel areas first so the client could see the suggested design and alternatives faster once we had the "finalized" design I would then create the as-built so I could produce the permit set a layout can have multiple plans assigned so like most users there is one plan for remodel and one for as-built and the appropriate pages on the layout sometimes I would create a "client presentation" layout that had the various alternatives in separate plans and then assigned to that layout some users combine foundation and basement as floor 0 (generally used by CA) others prefer only the foundation on floor 0 some always create an extra upper floor to handle attics and dormers etc others use floor A for some of that probably best to get close to a "final" design before doing too much in the way of decorating and adding high details some use dozens and dozens of anno-sets some use minimal anno-sets and only create another when needed watch the Woodside tutorials as they go thru the complete process then modify to match your own workflow choices Lew

the viewer is good if you are the driver but giving it to a client is most likely to result in your playing tech support for them "how do I do this" - "why, can't I do that" Lew

Michael: yes, I tried it with ver 9.5 and ver 10 and then again with X6 absolutely no joy, even with tech support trying Lew

Jacquilla: I started with Chief 9.5 and until recently I read every single post on this forum I think yours is the first to report success with the Cad to Walls tool .... I've been convinced this tool was worthless Lew

and know how to code Mark: no, the architect would not need to know coding specs are laid out - programmers code - results are matched to specs I spent 30 years as a systems analyst/programmer Lew