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Is this what you are after? it's bit easier in X13 but similar principle Curved panel.zip

Panel is a psolid, edge bead is a 3D molding line. Might consider searching for what I mentioned I don't generally make videos, just plans and info. I make all symbols completely within Chief. Digging into the plans is a way to learn how to deal with symbols overall instead of "how to do this one thing" ; at least that's how I learned so that's what I post. YMMV :)

Before converting to a symbol you need the panel and the frame to be using different materials. They can be copies of the same material with different names. FWIW that video is kind of old. Check over in symbols (or maybe in tips?) I've posted some plans for making cabinet doors-been a few over the years. IN general I make a center panel (wainscot panel) that has the framing bead on it. Convert that to a cabinet door symbol, then use a wall cabinet to make the door style. Then save that for later to make it EASY to change rail and stile widths, split to a double for tall cabinets, change the wainscot panel AND if you end up with a wood grain it will go in the proper direction on the rails and stiles. I just whipped up a quickie here that shows the sequence of making the door from a cabinet. Be sure to open ALL of the DBXs and ALL of the tabs in the symbols to understand what is going on. Wainscot panel symbol For the cabinet start with framed, 0" separation, set front to opening, delete the top and bottom separation and unCheck the wrench of the stiles so they are NOT set to default, no shelves. Then go around each side and back, select match front, then select custom face. Then go back and change the default separation to what you want-like 2". Go to the front, click the wrench for left and right stile so they are now default, add a top and bottom separation. Change the opening to side panel inset. Select a custom made wainscot panel., Check materials, convert to symbol, set stretch planes and check the offset. During conversion set each of the different materials to Plan Materials, USE default. Make a cabinet door.zip

It would be a good idea to select Copy and give it an appropriate name before deleting those layers. Otherwise ALL of the walls of that type will now not have drywall.

Use a color that matches roof with no real texture, rename it to OSB, edit surface and use the new OSB FWIW this has been around since the beginning of X13

After setting the reference display "save plan view" works for me.

Yes that's clear. What did you do before SPVs? that behavior for layersets has been around longer than I have. Back in the day-before annosets- sending to layout had the option to create a new layerset, think that was actually the default. Downside was it led to far too many layersets and little idea of what each one was. No I don't think it's necessary...I'd bet you can manage to work with the system I use. As I mentioned I have all of my clients use this and most are not particularly adept CA operators (why they hire me and they all manage. Personally I don't want extra warnings popping up (with my ADHD), I like control. Well as outlined below NO views share a layerset unless they are for different floors in which case I see no need anyway. If there is a need to have a different layerset for another floor see number 9 and 10 below. Thought about this a bit more and just to make sure I'm being clear. How I deal with it evolved from how I used Annosets. I had each set trigger a layerset (despite being told they were not intended to do that?) So just as you have I do that for everything that gets sent to layout-each has it's own default set and layerset. For some clients I keep the layout boxes in the layout template so already linked as I draw in relation to 0,0 (marker set in template). Make sure that the default set has a dedicated layerset do NOT allow "use active layer set". (this was the one I forgot to mention and can raise havoc) All of those have "save options" set to never so I don't get confused on closing. (should I stay or should I go..) Similarly I like to have a SVP for each discipline set to a specific floor. I often will jump floors while working and that way I (or client) don't mess up the layout. I set any defaults text size to by layer to reduce the number of default sets needed. Keep a working SPV per floor with a working layerset. That layerset can be changed at will. The SPV save setting is a personal pref and matters little. For clients I typically set to never to avoid pop ups. I do want them to save the plan though :) I keep a few default sets that are not tied to any SPV to make dimensioning some things easier and avoid needing to delete points from auto dims. Example is kitchen cabinets: a layerset that only shows what I want the dimension to snap to; base, wall, appliance centers. The dims all go to the same layer and the dim line is set to proximity fixed. Can also be useful for windows/doors. I'm in the middle of transitioning a client to SPVs and they are used to using some sets for different scalse. I don't use them myself since I use layer for text size which works for everything but rich text and arrows but left them to ease the transition. Not sure if that's a good idea but we're early in the transition. If needed when working it's easy enough to copy a layerset for a discipline then add visible layers to the dedicate layerset in the SPV as soon as done if needed or not if just for reference. I also have a few reference layer sets saved to use with different disciplines/views like demo, roof.... (can be used with number 9 above) Hope that helps.

Layersets have always worked this way even if you were to go back to annosets. Solution I use that's may help ... have a SVP (or more if you want one per floor) "working" which uses a layerset also "working" and a default set also set to working. That SVP and layerset never gets sent to layout. Actually I set all others to never save so that I'm not asked. IF there is a good reason to change a layerset then I save it when I make the change. That allows for changing dimension defaults and CAD layer within the working set, and indiscriminate changes to the working layer set since it never goes to layout. BUT those changes can be reflected in the appropriate SPV/layerset that does go to layout. Then tell my clients, who all use Chief, to NEVER change ANY other layerset or default set (annoset) UNLESS they absolutely know what they are doing and why.

Yes if you need the look OR if actual size of doors matters. Note that even with 1/16" reveal as the default you Chief makes the gap on a double door 1/32", which would bind IRL. It works better and has more control. I was making frameless cabinets from framed with 3/4" separation before Chief added frameless. I tried it, and check every new release, but have never found a reason to use the frameless option. I just don't get it. Now if it would allow for a true 5/8" side then maybe. reveals.plan

As with many appliance manufacturers nowadays you can get pretty much all current direct from Bosch-the zip folders contain several 3D format files and many also have 2D .

I'm guessing you are using notes to create the schedule? At least that's the only way I can reproduce what you have. Object number one is there it is just not showing a 2D symbol, if you were to include the number column I bet you would see the number. Which would mean that the object doesn't have a 2D symbol. Right click that row in the schedule and select "open row object". Note tab look at text above line- is it blank? should say %simple_schedule_number% Then the line style tab- is it using a layer that is off? or is the line style a blank? Below are the settings I used to reproduce what you have for the first item.There could be some other way to reproduce it but would need the plan for that.

The most likely issues are pline solids or some other symbol that pokes through the ceiling, roof layers, sometimes a wall definition or a wall defined as no room defintion, sometimes I've also sen a wall connection, a bad roof connection...Posting the plan would help.

Another Bluebeam Revu user, 12 years now. Only upgraded it twice. It's gotten a bit expensive, $350, since then but worth it IMO and only licensed to one machine. I have two licenses- one older than the other. Two things I use often is the ability to measure on an image with a user defined scale, and generate bookmarks for an entire PDF based on areas. I have TurboPDF (which is a version back of Foxit if you want to see a trial) on a third machine. I got that in a bundle along with TurboCAD deluxe that I got in a bundle currently at $250 for the bundle. The best cheaper option is PDFExchange Pro, $100. Trials are available. Bookmark areas

As Kbird1 said, check dell, it's $1700 there Personally I'd look at something newer and I'd go for a 3000 series card with a mobile processor for the budget

If you don't need tapered legs there are several ways to do that with just the cabinet DBX. Dermot may well be correct that pline solids are easier to do. It is possible with custom door symbols- two methods included in plan, both only partially finished. All of the symbols already used and some of the cad used are included in the plan. Tip- when doing any of these: FIRST set the front to look like what you want the sides and back to look like. Go around to each side and back, select match front, the change to custom face. When done with sides and back go to the front and make it the way you want it to look. To see how the angled drawers and legs are controlled open symbol, look at: the origins, stretch planes and most important the bounding box. The difficulty with using these is figuring out what the bounding box and other settings need to be. The version on the left has the drawer heads set to be shrunk. That would also require a custom drawer box if you need to show it open. The symbols for angled one in the second room have the bounding box set gradually narrower than the drawer opening and will not require a custom drawer box. Shelf bottom vanities.zip

If you have always been on SSA try checking Show Upgraded Product Key? IF that doesn't work call tech support again, not sales.

Will work fine and hold you for 4-5 yrs but no can't upgrade. I think the 3070 is a good choice for laptops balancing heat, performance and price but I'd check to see how thermals are on 3080s. Note that different brands of the same model-3070, 3080, have different specs for power so performance varies. Upgrading: First off the mobo cpu socket changed after the 10th gen Intel chips so even if the CPU meaning the MOBO would need to be changed. 2nd-Pretty much all mobile CPUs and GPUs are soldered making upgrade difficult and expensive. I ran some desktop replacement laptops for a while that were upgradeable (not soldered and had desktop CPUS) but when it was time (after 4-5 yrs) it simply was not worth it. Other- As Kbird1 points out you can get an 11th gen cpu for almost the same $ and some cases for less without the 360hz screen. BTW you're paying a bit of a premium to get that 360hz screen. If you are not a gamer you won't notice. Even if Alienware is your preferred brand I'd look around some for a source like Dell of one that deals with computers, laptops in particular. I've bought from both HIDevolution and Xotic PC (in part because I favor Clevo machines listed as Sager, Evoc, or house brand) both of them carry multiple brands and offer customization so you can at least know what parts you are getting. Good idea to have them improve the thermals with at least a paste job though I get pads as well. Link to assorted 17" laptops w/RTX3070 at HID Link to 17" laptops on Xotic

Export and import should work without issue for actual symbols, but not shortcuts. What have you tried?

Opens this Then click Help or press F1 (you could also do that at the first DBX and then follow links if needed)

FWIW; another trackball user here. Thumb type Logitech for years when I got CTS. A few years ago I switched to Elecom Ex-G Pro, 10 programmable counting the 2 tilt of the scroll wheel that I don't use a lot. (favorite button is assigned to apostrophe + space for entering feet). I use hotkeys for most things instead of icons. Switched my keyboard this year to a 75% low profile Keychron K3 and a number pad on the left, me better desk space. Most hotkeys are two key, though I left some of the single key defaults. The most used are one handed on the left side of the board or combined with mouse buttons. I keep an spreadsheet with 3 sheets, one with all shortcuts alphabetical by 1st key, 2nd is color coded into groups, 3rd is the most used ones or newer ones I need to learn. That spreadsheet is called up with a keyboard shortcut defined in Windows. I have 3 dozen user defined keys in windows for other programs needed often. Those I keep listed (and color coded) in a wordpad document along with the standard Win keys. The WP doc was made as RTF as a table then changed to .wri so it opens fast, also with a keyboarded.

You can get there with 3 cabinets, looks decent in X12 Standard view but not so much in vector- might be a job for poly lines. Much easier to make and look good in X13

Here is RTRT from new camera in 13, started as standard, turned on color, changed to PDB with RT. exported at just 75DPI, sun turned down to 1000, daytime backdrop 500, exposure .18, ambient occlusion at 30

IF I open a new camera in your 13 file it opens as standard with color off. after turning color on it does not refresh until the mouse is moved slightly or possibly a click insede the view Copying a PBR camera from your 12 and pasting in place in your 13 color is there but there is a difference in part since textures and symbols are missing from 12, the 13 image has ray trace off. I made some adjustments to backdrop and sun light IF you are not getting color with any of the above then check that Windows Graphic Settings are has X13 set for high performance.