MarkMc

Simplest is a molding line.

FWIW the plans and layout I used had absolutely no PDFs or PNGs or DWGs- everything was native to Chief. Each plan had a few minor CAD details, relatively simple, referenced on one page. Yes Dermot settings were identical. Sent it in, will check some others later in the week.

Just realize that you get a bit less GPU than advertised

I don't know and until we have some folks test the same plan using the same GPU, each with different CpPUs it's a guess. What I do know is that PCIE4 makes no real difference for what we do. Also that 11th gen Intel now has a built in fix for Spectre/Meltdownwhich improves that. Don't know about AMD but think they already were ahead of that. I originally was thinking of going AMD but decided against it for cooling and noise. That was vs 10th gen so would need to revisit that today. Also from what I've seen 11th gen i9 doesn't make sense. I am configuring a machine for a client; may find the time to look at 11th gen vs AMD later in the week. In the meantime a group test would be great.

While that is true the card does have to do with performance AND X13 is handling PDFs differently than in the past. Different cards might have issues at some settings. In attached note the change in GPU usage; while in both versions the cards hit 100% the total avg use is a good bit higher in 13. There is also something odd going on (that I don't understand yet) with GPU memory allocation/use between the two. Of note is the change in file size from 12 to 13 is minor at 300 dpi but huge at 600, far out of proportion. For reference the layout file is 11 MB and references two plan files 20.6 MB & 47.4 MB.

Checked and getting much larger files with native PDF. Very slow but not as bad as what you indicate. No lock ups though. Bluebeam is also slow and equally large. Dropping to 300 DPI helps. I keep update autmatically off since it updates when pronting anyway and I hate the wait.

Computer on my signature was $3000 delivered. Took 16 business days. I have one configured for a client for 2500. Avadirect.com Configure what you think then call and talk w someone to check availability. I worked with Kyle who made sure video card was in stock.

I used AVAdirect

That's just fine. I usually get the best Thermal Interface Materials- makes a difference but likely adds lead time. I personally prefer Evoc (clevo) so I have a hard wire option for network. I like Everki -double check the sizing-might be worth next one up? might not. I have a 15 for the laptop that I had bought for a 13, works fine but wouldn't mind a little more. Then again I'm spoiled as also have one of their backpacks for my older Sager.

Ray Trace will be a good bit slower, the rest will be a little slower there are 3000 series laptops that are only a smidge more than 2000 though there are some clearance 2000 out there. Check these links then give them a call to check delivery time. I've done business with both these places, current machine came from HID, machine I'm giving to nephew came from Xotic. 2070s 3060s 3070s Assorted 2000 and 3000

I convert PDFs plan views to DWG always. Currently I use Print2CAD, use to have PDF2CAD and wish I still did though I get consistently good results from each, depending on what is supplied of course. I've tried a few freebies and only on line once- it's been worth it for me to own one, BUT I ALWAYS trace over the plan, never CAD to walls. I prefer DWG to PDF since: I can snap to it, easier to scale if needed can turn off unnecessary layers (or delete) uses fewer resources The only time I convert elevations is if I need dimensions not provided or something where I want to snap to. I do have Bluebeam which sort of measures to PDFs but not as quickly.

I target 5yrs on a new machine. Looks like that was a decent computer when you got it but 7 yrs is a bit. Along with the availability of GPUs (which stinks- may change, may not) I'd be getting a new machine. Here is Chiefs blog on system requirements. The desktop in my signature from a custom builder was $3k delivered. I just configured something with only slightly less than mine for a client at $2500 and worked out a second choice of a nice machine with a B560 board, 3060 Ti, i5 10600 at under $2100. There are some pre-builts for a little less. Few specific pointers- Don't worry about PCIE 4, it makes no real world difference for what we do in Chief (not much in games either-big deal in video editing) B But do get a good M2 drive for the C drive. I went for a hi end Z490 board for the ports and thermals. I have not researched the B560 boards, the Z590 boards carry a premium. ON pre-builts you they are often not listed or proprietary. Can't tell you much about AMD chips, I considered them and nixed the idea for a few reasons but they are doing fine overall. Not sure it saves much. Both Intel and AMD are changing CPU chipsets and sockets next time out so anything you get this year will not allow for a future CPU upgrade without a new MOBO. Pretty much means a new machine for most folks. Then again if the plan is 5 yrs that doesn't matter much. (But Kbird just had an older machine rebuilt to save some parts :) Finally here is article comparing Pre-built machines to custom-it mostly covers AMD but the principals will carry through. I used AVA Direct for mine and am very happy. I looked at every custom builder out there but then I'm really fussy about parts and cases. Prices of all are competitive to each other. Be sure to talk with a human if you go that way.

What David said

That has to do with the "locate objects" tab in your dimension default. It looks like your dims may be locating moldings? And there appear to be a number of point markers there. If you did not use a pt to pt or otherwise place them they could have gotten there by altering/or deleting a cabinet with a dimension string already in place-or sometimes copy and pasting a cabinet. FWIW I use manual dims for cabinets most of the time. I use default sets to tie the dims to layersets. Dimensions won't snap to something that is not showing so the layer set hides what I don't want in the view but the dimensions all go to the same layer. Below is the list of Default sets and the Dim Cab Wall Elev in use. Click select set, hotkey drag dim, click next set, drag, go back to the Cab All set prior to saving view. It's likely worth spending some time checking how "locate objects" behaves, might also look into "proximity fixed" under the extensions tab. Proximity fixed determines where the dimension line is placed, while it can be finicky it's very useful and underused feature. (note once prox fixed is set in the default string placement can only be changed selecting dimension #1 in extensions tab) I would not spend a lot of time setting this all up until after we see what they are doing in X13 as there is something in the works. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10239/automatic-dimensions-configuring-for-exteriors-what-s-coming-next.html?playlist=171

Is it in a plan view? or a plot line view? IF it's a live view either set "update always" or update on demand, then you won't be able to. Otherwise post an example of layout with plan OR screen shots showing dialog box

Nope but for the framing showing if you make the railing solid instead of panel it allows for the wall niche tool to be used BUT the wall cap then goes on top of the glass so needs to be deleted and a Psolid or counter added and heights adjusted. Niche 2.plan

View, angle snap grid; is the only way I can make that happen

Don't remove frame, just shorten it . Attached a few options with different wall definitions. Only one is has a furred wall added. Check all the tabs in the window DBX (frame, sash, framing in particular). Don't know what your exterior condition looks like so can't really answer that. There is no exterior casing on these currently but something has to be done there, depends on what your "exterior sill as CMU looks like" Could get tricky once that is added. Framing rough is set to 0 on these but sides have a gap since 0 there is not realistic. window stuff.plan

The drawer is placed as a shelf, rollout in the bottom opening. (OPEN the cabinet DBX and check everything) For a step you would just make symbol, type fixutre interior) of a box with a top.

It's likely to have: some changes you want, some you don't, some you dont think they should have bothered but use anyway (and some not), something that thrills and at least one to drive you mad, something that never occurred to you, something borrowed, something.... It always does and always saves time. I use it every day. At less than $2/day the decision is easier than what to have for lunch. I stay on SSA, it's in the operating budget; cheaper than the d$++:& phone.

Cameras (and computers) are not always smart, sometimes they don't realize that they went to another room. I do that all the time but that's a different problem

lightingissue2.plan

IF you use a door with a different name you can make it a different material. To do that with a double door cabinet it needs to be split so that it is two doors. This is actually a little easier for sliding doors than hinged. (IF you make them look right) To make them look like sliding doors I made two door symbols each with different origins and used them as "side panel inset" For the second you need a custom door symbol that inserts to look like a partition. To make it so that it can have different materials follow the steps shown on the plan, eventually converting to a solid and then exploding it (you can start with a solid I just find it easier to do Psolids since I have a shortcut key for that-and habit) After exploding assign different materials to faces. There is more about doing that on the forum, often when discussing grain direction on angled framing members. Sliding doors and colors.plan Edit to add partition symbol. Be sure to "open symbol" to check settings on that and the doors in plan. Partition.calibz

If it could have previously been opened on another svreen that's not present? Then try preferences, general panel, save dialog position and size, change to never might work. Otherwise no idea.