MarkMc

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The exterior layer material Enduit Talouche comes up as missing on my machine which may just be because I don't have it BUT replacing in the wall definition with even a simple color solves the problem

If Ray Tracing I'd bump the processor , for PBR that may not be needed. If meant to be a primary (run all day) machine I'd want to check reviews on heat and throttling.

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Going to have a web meeting (free, using Zoom.us) July 11th at 2 pm Eastern Time ends at 4 pm Eastern, limit 25 attendees. Will be recorded (if I don’t muck that up). If interested get in touch - markmc at markjamesandco.com Please include: what you do (KD, dealer, builder, etc) anything in particular you are interested in (no promises but I’ll see if I can make adjustments) how long you’ve used Chief, current version and what you used before if anything. This is open to all but keep in mind it’s meant for kitchen designers and others who need to create a cabinet order or develop pricing working in Chief Architect (call it a 2020 refugee camp In general- creating a schedule with all the information needed generate an order in a spreadsheet template of using an online ordering system. It’s based on part of the system I’ve used with Chief for the last few years as a kitchen designer/dealer updated for X10 (70% of it will work in X9-time to upgrade) The general idea at this point it: Basic cabinet configuration Using the OIP for mods and accessories Defaults-basic face configuration, OIP for defaults, few quirks & gotchas in the default settings More cabinet configurations, saving to library, library management for brands and projects and defaults Q&A-roundtable Quick design sample using hotkeys and replace from library Adjusting the modifications per item Getting non-cabinet items into the schedule -moldings, millwork, corbels, etc. Q&A-roundtable Schedule and Export Schedule set up, multiple schedules Checking the schedule against intent Exporting the schedule, adjusting the spreadsheet tricks to speed pricing, using pdf catalog for lookup, in a spreadsheet template, checking (brief) Using an online system (the only online order system I currently have access to is a complete custom brand I’m going to use a portion of a recording I made in the past for this but may reach out to someone to work in that part) Q & A IF time allows I can touch on creating detail drawing for the manufacturer, checking the details against the print. Current attendees not all are forum regulars- CharlesVolz, Cheryl_C_Crane, scottharris, Susan Durling, Andrew, GerryT, Paul Machado (maybe on vacation), Robert Zebrowski, a few folks from QCCI (on a single feed), Tim_Houston, Johnny

If I understand correctly-you want a view with callouts and other views to have labels? Is this what you're after? If that is it I got this from someone on here recently (think it was Alaskan Son?) Add callout manually with %schedule_number% for the callout label, add a text line with arrow sete to auto-position head and tail. Once you have them in place you can change the line style for the layer to the blank.

Sorry about missing you need X8 and not 9 My solution back then was to set default cabinets to have 0" counters so schedules read the correct height. I always use custom countertops so that was not really an issue, just need to keep one somewhere set to thickness and height you need with the height and thickness set (NOT set from cabinet). I still use custom counters for my finals since I find them more manageable for my needs (like getting a countertop drawing).

Eric is correct and they gave it to us in X9-no need for a macro.

Well I was mistaken again (besides I've been using the ALDO to change things since it existed without issue) I'm getting this problem all over, nothing works for more than a blink of an eye. I'm slammed until tomorrow, (this does not help) then will document, call support and pretty sure I'm going to roll back to the last release. I have not let WIN update in weeks so it ain't that.

I was mistaken, saving the plan view does nothing. Opening and closing the layer display options makes the setting take. Apparently the ALDO is useless for locking- it shows locked, and hidden (and it is hidden) just selectable?

Along those lines, just ran into it in another plan. It appears to me to be- I have a saved plan view and associated layerset etc. If I make changes to the layerset they don't "take", IOW locked and/or hidden items can still be selected. However if I go ahead and save the save plan view then the locked and hidden items are no longer selected. Note that I'm generally locking and hiding using the ALDO. I don't remember this happening when just using annosets and I don't think it ought to work like this. Very confusing.

You want the Object Information Tab, then type in comments and such there. The OIP fields made available in X9 are much easier than dealing with the components dialog. Attached is a plan with a partition made from a cabinet- it will then show up in the schedule. Moldings are a nogo I've used assorted work arounds for that and have posted on those in the past in tips and or symbols (memory fails). I need to order molding with the cabinets so this has been a BIG DEAL for me (Chief?) AND I only use molding lines for cabinet molding. How I'm doing them lately is with cabinets as follows: set to dimensions of molding; no fill; 0" separation, 0" reveal, materialis "Opening (no material)", set on their own layer, layer line style is blank (scroll down to the gap in the line list), line color white, label is whatever I need, finally I set it to be somewhere in the floor structure. (careful if you have to modify floor framing though). I keep an assortment in the library in a folder just for "schedule items". You can either type in a quantity to one of the OIP fields OR append qty to label OR copy and paste in place to get the quantity. Nice to know what version and such- add that to your signature so you don't have to keep being bothered. Makes it easier to help and troubleshoot-couple of the regulars post instructions on what and how to do it (Chopsaw ? Solver? Kbird?...) but they're all more tolerant than me I'm of the RTD school. Pretty sure there is a listing in the sticky for the forum by Dan too. Partition.plan

What version are you using? It's a good idea to include that and some computer information in your signature. are you using Chief Architect? or one of the Home Designer products? I ask because fillers have been included in schedules in Chief since I've used it (X3). Partitions were added in X10. I used to (and often still do) make partitions from cabinets and then keep them in the user library. Since I have a different approach to fillers I make those too but ..attached are screen shots from X10 -fillers, partitions, and comments in doors.

Haven't seen that, will keep an eye out. I moved it all to a new plan using edit area, import defaults and layersets (and setting the floors heights). Not so bad since it's a small plan (that I did not start). That appears to have solved the issue...maybe Wonder if it was started from a legacy template or something, had odd plan views in it. (I hate it when they start a plan more when they ask for a hurry up). I'll check with the client when I can get hold of her.

Yes I created it, not sure but think it was created on that layer. In any case ALL cad layers are hidden, I checked all layers I made just on the off chance. All portions of the block are on the same layer as the block. Rebooted, still able to select in all but one plan view. Still can select it. Played with layers, closed chief without saving, reopened and can't select it. BUT now I can select Room with that layer locked? Not sure what you mean, by stuck? some oddities been going on.

Did I change a setting that I don't know about? I've had occasional times when selecting items I get something from a hidden layer (which I don't think should happen) but now I'm also getting this architectural block-layer is locked and hidden, arch block layers are also locked and hidden. Is this normal? any ideas? TIA

I've run into this with Chief and also with LibreOffice. I have the impression that it happens more often when copying from one monitor to another but that may be hogwash. Anyway, I got hold of a little script to clear the clipboard which usually works, though sometimes saving helps, or both save then clear-finally copy and paste. Made a shortcut on the desktop, placed this in Target %windir%\System32\cmd.exe /c echo off | clip Run in %windir% Then set a shortcut key for it. Added- the shortcut key doesn't work until you reboot. Not much happens on the screen, slight lag, then a little blip on one side.

Chopsaw recorded the meeting listed near bottom here. As to GTM- I've been asked before, done a couple of individual training sessions, and thought about putting something together. I'm considering doing a series of four or five 2 hr meetings (free-donations welcomed) on the system I've settled on with Chief. I'll post something in offering services later this week (bit slammed right now) when I get it a bit sorted out.

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Think roof planes not joined may be part of it. And con't forget "improve light quality"

There is a light leak at the soffit outside. Sun is too high for interior PBR. Only thing done for this was change sun to 100 and NOT follow camera. Also added a second floor to it with no change.

Do you mean different in PBR than in standard? Materials ALWAYS appear different in standard than PBR (same as in Ray tracing) if that is what you mean? PBR does more with the light than standard. I'm usually previewing my materials in PBR. I've found that (when there is some real life reference like BM paint chips) colors are closer to real life in PBR (and RT) than in standard). As a rule, adding a second floor helps with light bleed, as does the roof. PBR adjustment takes a little work with lighting though not much. BTW I avoid sun follows camera.

Works in your plan with adjustment. Beams in your current plan. Did not see them at first so got rid of ceiling and turned all layers on. Made new lighting set- left just two light sources on and unchecked shadows, checked improve light quality in technique options. Saved the camera and settings. MATERIAL_DIFFERENCE_beams.plan

I can get close if while in camera I change to a lower floor. It appears to be sun related OR your added lights. I added a couple of cans, changed light set, turned off added lights in the Quick version Your default plan has no added lights and not enough window exposure for the sun to matter much. MATERIAL_DIFFERENCE_quick.plan

Sorry misunderstood, thought that was unusual.