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I use Vimeo, It's a paid service but the video quality is better than YouTube.

Jpeg is a Raster based image and will show the pixels as it's enlarged or zoomed in. PDF is a Vector based image and can be enlarged an infinite amount without degrading the image. Most Billboards are Vector based images. In the Photography world, Adobe Photoshop is used for Raster. Adobe Illustrator is used for Vector. So, you are correct wanting to use .PDF When you Export in CA, make sure the screen shows the entire image/plan Adjust the Paper Size and Scale when you Export

I've been using the new Mac Pro for about two weeks. It is at least equal to or superior to my Mac Pro. 3D views are instantly shown, no delay at all. This is faster than the Mac Pro which takes about a second. Ray Tracing is slightly faster by a few minutes. I bought a CalDigit docking station and I'm waiting on two BenQ 27" 2705 monitors. Then the MacBook Pro may become my main computer. We'll see, I still like my Mac Pro and the setup I have using a Wacom Tablet and XKEYS for input.

From my Layout, I always Print > PDF and match the PDF size to my layout paper size.

Before you upgrade, copy these plans to an external drive like a USB or external hard drive or external solid state drive Test a few to make sure they open from the external drive. Then you can safely upgrade to Win10. Win10 includes DRIVE ONE. DRIVE ONE is a free Cloud backup for the Documents folders. Everything in that folder will be backed up to the DRIVE ONE cloud.

Post the plan?

From the Home screen, Swipe Down from the Top-Right Corner to Open Control Center Tap the Rotation Lock to Off. The Pad Lock should look unlocked/open.

I just ordered two 27" monitors. I considered one large one but I prefer dual monitors.

I did it ! I ordered a 16" MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 8-Core, 32GB RAM 2TB SSD AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM It's going to be interesting to see how CA X12 performs compared to my 2013 Mac Pro

I'm an electrical contractor, commercial / residential / light industrial. Are you sure you're not looking at the commercial permits? I would call the permit office and ask for specifics. Something to this level is usually not done by an architect, but an electrical engineer and only one commercial jobs. If this is residential, they are way out of line.

The one's I pre-ordered will have USB-C, Thunderbolt 3. I don't have a computer with that, but will in the future. https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/designer/pd2705q.html

I just Pre-Ordered Two-BenQ PD2705Q monitors. $399 ea. at B&H

I came within seconds of ordering the monitor and got called away. When I returned, I did a little more research and found that 4K may not be the best resolution for things like reading this forum because the text will be smaller. I know I can scale it, but now I'm considering the 2K monitor. BenQ is coming out with a new model PD2705Q and it's $139 less, $278 less for two.

I was ready to order, but now I'm on a bit of a delay, I applied for a BenQ business account to see if I can save a few bucks.

I downloaded the User Guide. The monitor has MiniDisplay Port, Display Port, and HDMI. Thunderbolt 2 and MiniDisplay are the size and fit. From what I've read, there is not need for the Thunderbolt cable, just a MiniDisplay to Display.

USB input to the monitor feeds four powered USB outputs.

Thanks for your help. My computer is a Mac Pro (Cylinder) with six Thunderbolt 2 ports and one HDMI. I"m going to order two Mini Display to Display cables and two USB-A to USB-B cables. I want to use the HDMI for a TV when customers visit. I'm ordering it all now.

Thanks, Display Port cables are about 1/4 the cost of Thunderbolt

I have a Mac Pro with Thunderbolt 2 ports. I'd like to buy two monitors. I've read that I can daisy chain the monitors. Do you know what type of cable I should run? MiniDisplay, Thunderbolt 2 ?

Anyone using a BenQ Monitor? I'm considering buying two of these to use as dual monitors. My 23" Apple Cinema Displays are 15 yrs old. https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/designer/pd2700u/specifications.html

Echo, where do you live in western PA

Here's a Photo of the Shed and a CA View

I designed a "SheShed" for my wife and sent the plans including 3D Views to Backyard Outfitters for construction and delivery. Backyard Outfitters is an Amish/Mennonite Company. I wish I could have seen their reactions when they saw the drawings. They use hand sketches at the bottom of their spec sheet. They did a fantastic job. It's Vinyl siding, aluminum trim, with a 6 ft Fiberglass door. The door has lites at the top with mullions. It has two windows and asphalt architectural shingles. It also has 16" OC construction including the roof trusses and 3/4" Treated plywood floor. Don't tell my wife I call it the "***** Barn". EDIT: This site ****** my foul language. HERE's a link to the reference

Very Impressive specs, top of the line. I'm looking forward to hearing how Chief performs.