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Thank you both, that make sense

It only happens in my newest project using the latest version of X7. I used Text early in the project to type "Wall mounted TV" Now ever time I use text it lists "Wall mounted TV" in the dbx box. I have to back it out and then type in my new text. If I open an older project, things are normal, the dbx is blank.

Yes, but the default height is 0" off floor so adjust the height to 24". Usually it's not at the top of the 36" high cabinet because the electrical box would hit the drawer inside.

I'd like to make special electrical symbols. I've tried, and watched several training videos but haven't succeeded. Some examples are: A. 16/4 cable to each window for powered blinds. Since the wire goes directly into the blind, the 3D symbol is not that important. B. Duplex Cat6 Jack, two Cat6 ports in one plate C. 3/4" Conduit from a blank plate to the attic for future use. 3D symbol could be a blank wall plate. Requirements are similar to all electrical items: 1. The 2D symbol must rotate toward the wall automatically 2. The 2 D text should also rotate 3. I want the symbol to be in a new layer called "Communications" 4. The Symbol should be counted in the material list. Thank you in advance for your help.

Cleaning out the laundry room, I found the manual from the 1997 version. It's amazing how advanced the early program was.

I'd like to hear an explanation from CA as to why they are using the term DPI. shouldn't it be PPI, pixels per inch? DPI, dots per inch, is only used when referring to printers and print media. PPI is used to determine an image's resolution.

Thanks everyone for your advice, Jason thank you for the concise answer.

I'm the electrician (sub contractor) for a large builder of custom homes in the $400K to $1.5M range The Architect uses Revit. I receive his drawings in both print and .PDF forms. I enter everything into CA, add the kitchen cabinets using the Kitchen Designer's drawings and meet with the customer for electrical design. They watch a 40" TV while I use the computer, it works very well and the customer is excited to see the house in 3D. This is done usually before the house is framed. On the last house I found a mistake. The master bath ceiling had a 45º angle above the vanity and over the shower. The second floor extended too far into the garage roof. I didn't think too much about it, I just figured my roof was wrong. After all, I'm there for electrical, not framing or house design. We started the wiring Friday and CA was right, there was a 45º angle in the master bath. The framers had notched into the rafters to eliminate the 45 and have a flat ceiling. The local building inspector showed up and turned it down. Now they have to somehow fix it. My question is: Should I mention that I saw this 3 weeks ago? Am I interfering with the architect? Will I end up looking like a know-it-all and have the contractor upset with me? or Should I keep my mouth shut? A jpeg is attached showing the problem.

Is the Epson WF7610, set up for wireless communication with the iMac or is it hard wired? Have you tried hard wired?

If the OP responds back, I can help. I have a similar printer and I'm on a Mac like her.

I've been an electrical contractor for 35 years. If an architectural symbol says 110 or 120, who cares. We know it's a standard 120 volt circuit. I wouldn't think twice about it. The only time it matters is when the electrician or electrical engineer is calculating the ampacity and wire size of the circuit. The voltages symbols that do matter to me are 120, 208, 240, 277, 480 and whether it's single phase or 3 phase.

Print to PDF format. Open the .PDF and print from there.

Yes, I use plan view to control the distance from walls. 3D view to adjust height.

The only thing I was not able to do was place it on a countertop or floor laying flat. CA doesn't give an option for the Z position, only X & Y. Z coordinate would permit it to lay horizontally. Maybe someone has a solution.

You're welcome. I'm glad it worked

Here's an example of how they look.

Yes, when you create the Image

Yes, The problem with some of the images you have, is that they have a solid background. That would show a white rectangular border in CA. What I did was place the image on a transparent background in Photoshop.

Alan, Can I post an image of the signs on a wall like I sent you?

In Photoshop Open the Image Use the Magic Wand > select the white background. (tolerance 50) Inverse the selection Copy New - set background to transparent Paste Save As .png note: > .png will save the image with a transparent background, that's not possible with .jpeg In CA Build Create Image Browse > select saved image.png change size to fit the wall > retain aspect ratio X position = 0 Y position = 0 Height above ground > 60" is a safe place to start, you can move it in 3D Uncheck > Image always faces camera OK In the floor plan place the image on the surface of the wall. If it's inside the wall, you may see a partial image or nothing in 3D In 3D adjust the height. Add image to Library for future use

You have a PM

Can you post or email a jpeg image of the art or sign? I'd like to try an experiment. I have an idea using Photoshop.

I put it in the pen holder. I have mine mapped to cover dual 23" monitors. It's easier to move a pen to the second monitor than a mouse. In general I think it's easier to use once you get used to it.

I use a Wacom Intuos5 . I have both the pen and the mouse for the tablet. I find the pen to be more accurate. It takes awhile to get used to it. I rarely use the mouse. Keep your driver updated. If your computer does something weird, it's probably the Wacom driver.

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