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Couldn't get DavidJames thing to work with image I tried but found this in the reference manual which answers your original questions. "Using Paste Image You can also import an image by first copying it to the system clipboard, then navigating to a Chief Architect window and selecting Edit> Paste> Paste from the menu, or by using the Screen Capture tools. See “Paste Special” on page 185 and “Creating Screen Captures” on page 1174. so this was screen capture copy and paste special into layout.

Gonna have to go a bit around for that I think. Psolid in elevation using Standard View , sized as needed, apply your image. Control layers as needed, send to layout- scale.

AFAIK the new image wants a file path in which case simpler if you save the image first instead of just paste it at least to get it into the library. Unless you others know how to full the DBX when pasting.

Technique options-for PBR adjust exposure and/or brightness; for standard render adjust ambient.

Edit camera- turn off bloom. Do the same for camera defaults.

Some pdfs are better than others. Convert to png as Chop suggests. Download a trial of Bluebeam PDF revu and try "reduce file size". Often that helps. It will also convert all pages to png with one click while you're at it. (last I knew it didn't watermark) Sometimes I insert the PDF in BB instead, either printing dummy blank pages from Chief (easiest) or having a page template in BB (fast but requires set up). There are pdf to dwg converters but that also depends on -the PDF, needs, how much text. The one I use (Print2CAD) does OCR but that can get tedious to configure and get right.

There were two main issues.There were some lines or other items, not visible in anything, that stretched out miles, maybe to infinity. The other issue was that things were on multiple work planes and at least a few objects crossed several Z axis so it was sort of a 3D CAD though it would come into Chief. Tried it in both Draftsight and nanoCAD, one could open it the other nogo. When I opened it in TurboCAD at some point got a warning about selecting a 3D object in 2d but didn't get it. Later I opened it and rotated to discover the extra work planes. So then placed all on one work plane, then brought it into Chief. I was unable to find and remove the infinity line so after bringing it into CA resized by 0.125. Isolated what was needed, copied, pasted, resized. IF I had not opened it in TCAD don't know if it would have worked regardless since I believe the "infinity" line (s) were on a work plane that couldn't be accessed, but I'm guessing there. That works well. There are quite a few blocks in this. If I were doing this completely I'd have cleaned it up in TCAD (Deluxe only) which will list all blocks with images of each and allows delete or explode from the list. I usually do layer clean up in CAD too, which one depends on the file and what I'm best at with which program. (sometimes wish I still had a usable copy of Intellicad

emailed you a fresh one with all layers imported instead of to single layer.

Worked it out I think. Double check the scale. Flattened it all, imported, then resized, copied the part ou need, and resized again. I may have missed size?? but appears ok. Back to home improvement now :) site plan.plan

Give them a call and tell them where you're at, which sounds like a mixed bag. Might consider one on one instead which Chief also offers or you could sort through forum users. They DO btw have at least one trainer who is/was a builder and produces plans for others. From what I can tell he's been around since day 1.

Scott they go on the right- the plan included two cabinets- one the way it starts with doors still on the front and one finished properly in the corner. I often intend for folks to open things and check DBX to see what is going on for themselves.

I took online training in the beginning, twice and had everyone who worked for me take one. None of those were the intermediate. I still get to live demos whenever I can, and helped a little for a day twice. Last year I went to the academy and was torn between going to the intermediate or the advanced since there are things in both that would help (settled on advanced) Even thought about going back this year but looks like I'm computer shopping int he fall so another time. I always get something out of them. I'd expect the online course plan is very similar to the live one-thorough and methodical. They do start with some basics which can appear boring or basic. That is because so many people have don't have some of the basics down and they are the foundation. I have one client who took the class and pretty much ignored the beginning and then complained she didn't get enough out of it- hence they still don't get the basics. I think they do a good job and it doesn't matter who is doing the training IMO. Not much if any in the way of work arounds is covered which is just fine-you have to know the rules before you break em. Is it worth it? I'm a fan of the in house training. How long have you been at it? ever had any formal training? what do you hope to get out of it? Since you are asking at all it might be worthwhile. Just don't expect miracles and pay close attention to what you think you already know.

To what is shown in video you need an a corner cabinet with diagonal front. That won't work for what you want though. You need to start with an angle front cabinet-attached. Angle cabinet.plan

Customize toolbars.

Just checked- no need to go to X10. You can add it in 11

I believe that you can add it manually

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.

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.

sample attached some variation. the bottom one on right was converted to a symbol, top right is that symbol resized pipes.plan

Who makes it? Try the makers Web site, I know Art for Everyday has 3D dwg files, likely others do.

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

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.

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?

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.

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