MarkMc

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  1. Good start. Change the origin. Make front sides 0", then make a door symbol for the say the say right side, which has 0" left separation. Copy and reverse that symbol for the other side. Set toe space back or none depending on which exact ADA cabinet you are using. BTW I don't think any have panels at quite 45 degrees,check that.
  2. Yes, that's what I used, thought the OP had trouble with it so provided sample. Should have mentioned- in elevation draw lines for "L", fillet corner, convert to 3D molding line-go on from there. I find 3D molding lines to at times be quirky so when I can I draw in elevation as lines first-one extra step. Convert to symbol since that is easier to reuse and alter lengths IMO.
  3. sample attached some variation. the bottom one on right was converted to a symbol, top right is that symbol resized pipes.plan
  4. Who makes it? Try the makers Web site, I know Art for Everyday has 3D dwg files, likely others do.
  5. Make one, convert to a symbol-fixture interior,look at the height setting of the symbol bounding box- make note. Cabinet, front is opening, specify shelves, manual. Number of shelves so that the spacing shows equal to or less than the height of your symbol (at least to begin with). While in shelv dialog -library, select your shelf symbol, apply to all shelves, change shelf depth if need be. You would want to make a nicer symbol than I did here so ends match cabinet angle. May need to have a play with it when changing sizes or may need to make another symbol (save the plan and you can do that quickly. Copy the original symbol and paste in library, open symbol, flip it, rename it. Then you have both. Simple fast plan attached. Angled shelves.plan
  6. I'm seeking that, though I've found very good options with custom. A little better with build which combined with cost might overcome the trepidation.
  7. I've been looking around lately and pretty settled on a 9900k. From what I've seen good cooling with a proper case can prevent throttling. As to cores I've run a few simple tests on the Sager and while they don't max out I see all cores getting serious action with undo, some transform replicate and watercolor renderings (more so with lines on top) as with PBR it's not sustained but they are getting used. I'd still agree that the 9700K is a good bet though. As I've been looking around lately I've noticed is that even some custom builders are sticking in older motherboards. If I'm going desktop I want to be able to upgrade so for me that has become a factor. It's also something I don't know enough about yet. OTOH a lot have 2080 Ti for less than street value-wonder what's up with that. For me it was easier sorting out laptops, fewer good options I guess. As Graham noted - it can look like a great system and not perform as well as something lesser. From what I see it's the whole package and I think it starts with the case, MOBO, cooling-then finally CPU/GPU RAM...and/or budget. I've configured a couple of pretty nice machines at $3k (target budget) to $3400. Parts for the same are just about $1k less. In some instances with better options in that first category (one killer parts list at 2500). Still have not decided to build but in regardless I want to do some more research. and may go to a build it clinic at Microcenter next month to help decide. BTW-is anyone overclocking CPU or GPU? If so do you see a difference?
  8. Not sure why I'm bothering at this point but I tried to figure out how I made the wall posted with plan earlier (that solves this). In the process I found that if you simply select the walls in question and uncheck no room molding the problem with the crown goes away. You can go ahead and drag the walls down but the issue with the room in PBR remains. The wall I posted solves the PBR issue. As it is now the wall I posted is a PIA to get the height correct which was why I tried to figure out what I did. In any case- image on left is just turning off no room molding, right is using walls posted earlier- just used them on the corner shower here.
  9. I reported similar earlier and found a way to adjust walls. I don't remember what I did but have the walls saved. Crown Molding Test2.plan
  10. I've done some similar as Millwork above casing. Takes a bit to sort out the symbol origins-easiest in 3D. Once I had one sorted; added to library then replace from since there was more than one thing going on with each window.
  11. P lace existing symbol, uncheck height planes to change to 2 strecth planes- place one plane an inch from the bottom the other an inch from the top. Resize the object, save as symbol, redo the stretch zones so that the chamfers are locked. -example-current chamfer at 1.5" off each end, increase height by 2" so each chamfer is 2.5" off the ends. Unequal is possible but requires a second generation of symbol.
  12. Made a crappy vid. thought it might be useful with some other things.
  13. I don't do many vids, I think working through the problems you learn more (and I personally prefer old fashioned static images). In any case this required more images than I wanted to deal with and figured it might be useful to use with some things I've posted in the past. Chamfer_Cabinet.mp4
  14. You can use a bow front cabinet-sides and back as just openings. Delete a few surfaces in 3D, convert to a symbol and rotate the symbol. Getting the curves right is likely easier done other ways where you can use a CAD detail to get the curves. But it can be done.
  15. Full cost includes a year's SSA which at this point should mean you get the next upgrade. (but suggest you continue SSA after anyway). You can also rent to buy. I highly recommend Chiefs on line classes. Won't get you a discount but if you're serious will be up and running, not expert.
  16. There aren't going to be videos, open the cabinet dbx to see settings. It's a matter of splitting the face, then delete what isn't needed from the vertical layout you want the chamfer on, resize the layout and change to side panel inset. Then open the symbols to look at stretch zones.
  17. Stopped into the office and had found some millwork symbols I had, converted to a door (may already have those but didn't look further) Here is plan with cabinet and two door symbols, left and right. You can go from there. chamfer cabinet.plan
  18. Yes. You have to make a door symbol, search in tips or symbols. Not sure if I did that exact but also look for beaded inset, beaded chamfer to get an idea (not at machine now)
  19. that's odd- mine are fine and I know it did not change them since I never use them as I have my own.
  20. Layersets only control what layers are active/viewed, the do not dimension defaults. Either use NKBA annotations, kitchen and bath plan view, or just the dimension set to NKBA dimension default.
  21. I avoid SU models but when I must I test them in a new plan and if needed run through a mesh reduction program. (bit of voodoo that though) Ram won't help- higher single processor speed, more GPU memory unless you are already up to 8
  22. Yes SU models can be an issue- depends on surface count, some but less on textures. Recently I've noticed from working with plans posted on the forum that have lots of layersets and anno sets (I mean lots) that those are slower than others. PDF inserted into plans also make a difference. Multiple views open, renderings, just plain larger files all have an impact. I also notice that to close and reopen occasionally can help. That said... Laptop versus desktop-the Sager laptop in my signature still holds it's own and I frequently work with- lots of windows open, files with lots of symbols, and multiple files open. I do keep everything as tidy as possible though. The Sager is 8-1/2 lbs. When I travel with it (and I do) I take the power brick. I don't know the weight but eventually invested in a top end backpack for the whole shebang. It has a desktop CPU faster than what you have, my 980m has 8Gb memory (you don't list that but it matters), having two NVMe SSDS in Raid 0 appears to help with undo (benchmark is crazy on that), and the machine has excellent cooling. For heat it also lets me bump the fans to full throttle with a keyboard, something I do often just in case. You can run a freeware program like HW Monitor to keep an eye on temps and component temps-I do when I know I'll be behaving badly. If you're machine doesn't have a way to bump the fan there is software out there for that but it gets tricky what machines they work with. So if you are willing to haul the weight there are laptops that can keep up. I've recently been looking into my next machine. A change in workflow and the thought that I can run the Sager part time on the road for a few years got me to consider desktops. Configuring both hi-end laptops and hi-end desktops with very similar specs I was surprised to see how little the cost difference is. Zip if you include a decent keyboard and monitor (I'll need a new monitor so I can still have 3 and likely get a keyboard) For me the choice starts to be simplicity of heat control and ability to upgrade. The Sager can be upgraded but it turns out it's not all that cost effective or practical. A desktop will be a bit better.
  23. Maybe I had varied room heights on floor, structure was greyed out