MarkMc

Using 22.20.16.4836_10/17/17 Latest that HP wants to install, the one that has been trouble, had tried a newer one with update prior but reverted since it did nothing. I've been leaving it on that driver so I can project to the TV since the old one doesn't work and using X10 on the Spectre is not something I'll be doing a lot of from what I see.

My Spectre is working better after the most recent update. I only ran quick tests so far, still sluggish but no SEH crashes when going through a wall or other object, PBR appeared stable. I'll try to fit in some more extensive testing over the weekend.

Think I got it, watched it live- after the doors are mulled they move down by themselves. I don't know why? Windows don't move. So the solution was to either move it up or define from finished floor first. It still moves when using from finished floor but ends up in the right place.

Not the same as mine. Unchecking Recessed fixes that.

this is with Bluebeam not Acrobat Pro but I'd guess they are similar. The work is the original PDFs as Rene noted. A slightly simpler method might be to send each set to a layout page and print the whole thing to PDF. Then explode that into pages, then combine as layered PDF. The issue with that is you would want to rename each file before combining to get layer names correct. I love it when I get layered PDFs from architects but rarely go through the effort to make them. OTOH. Since I started using the HP Spectre I've started to add hyperlinks to a few PDFs using Bluebeam. I add a link to each page, on the first page, at it's entry in the layout page table, then add a link back to the first page in the bottom corner of each page. Still a bit of work but I've found it handy and saves screen real estate so I don't need the navigation side bar on the little 13" screen. It looks as if BB has added a simpler way to do that in newer versions. When I get some time I'm going to give it a test run to see if I want to upgrade one of my seats. I sent one done this way off to a contractor that I know uses an iPad and he liked it. I began offering it with drafting services so it may be something worth the upgrade. Example attached (first one I could find- currently have this stuff in a bit of disarray ;0 L_Sample.pdf

I think I've only ever mulled exterior doors with sidelights. Have a project with a couple of of these and noticed when I show them open that after mulling the sill goes away or down leaving a blank area in the finished floor. Is this a setting I'm missing somewhere or just something I need to fudge? Mulled doors.plan

I'd say no. My "toy" Hp Spectre (less than half the price with better CPU) manages X10 but sluggish compared to how it handles X9. I've used laptops exclusively for a decade now and posted enough on them elsewhere in the forum.

I have variables on many projects, usually only 4 but I have to do this each time. For variables I have one layout with pages linked to each plan option- w/ plan view, primary elevations, a perspective or two. Then a complete layout linked to plan "A", save as then link to plan "B" etc. . All plans have the same cameras & elevations though positions may have changed- IOW all from same template or Save as depending on your preferred method. Work with client in multi-plan layout first, allows opening any plan as needed (affords more cameras than shown in layout). Once decisions are made,close that layout, open layout for selected plan, save as Final (or whatever you use), make changes to plan as needed; when possible copy paste/edit area from secondary plan(s) to selected. Not perfect, but not that bad either.

I gave up 2020 some years ago, regularly get comments from contractors like- nobody gives us drawings as good as yours. Don't know what you are doing. You have far more control over everything in Chief than in 2020 (like those crowded dimensions). Post a plan, list the software version you are using, check the help, ref manual, and videos to understand settings. IF the problem is NOT font, text size, or color check the DPI settings when you print. These are not my standard, just set this up as an example - changed label font, didn't bother to change dimension settings but you can match everything you need to.

FWIW- this is a staple in my toolbox. Will open DAE files that SU refuses, then export as SU. Use it to deconstruct Chief Symbols, import and export/convert a large number of formats. I eventually got the plugin for 3D pdfs which occasionally are helpful. I end up using it at least a dozen times a year which saves the cost compared to the time searching for something that may or may not work or exist. My only complaint is that it uses Redsdk drivers it uses are always behind the real world.

I also use PDFs. I use Bluebeam PDF Revu on my end which is better at tracking markups than any of the freebies. They also have a free viewer which clients can use but Adobe Reader works fine for most. For more advanced or complicated markups Bluebeam comes with a thing called "Studio" , a cloud service, that allows far more complete markup tools. I don't offer it to the average consumer client, just pros or tech savvy/demanding consumers. (They likely use the BB iPad app instead) I also use an online service. Used Basecamp for well over a decade, now I use Freedcamp. Good way to keep everything documented, easy to locate, suits multiple users on a project better (builder, ID, Architect, Client, MIL, cousin...)

Latest version of Turbocad Deluxe ($150) will do it. Mine is a couple of yrs old and won't (pro would). I upgrade every few years when I need newest dwg (not today). Handy to have.

Post a pdf?

I'm getting mixed results. IF I have the power settings at balanced (not performance) I get an SEH error on opening a file. With performance settings, files open (slow), existing PBR opens and no more pixels. Did not yet try a NEW PBR. I can move the camera BUT if I cut into a wall by accident get an SEH error and the view goes south until file is closed and reopened. Also have the JPEG export issue discussed elsewhere. Will be documenting and sending in as soon as I catch up from business trip to Mass.

The program used to default to creating a new layerset every time you sent a view to layout (ending up with a mess of inscrutable layerset #'s) It no longer defaults to that and you have more control. You need to have a plan view or layerset associated with different plan views. Currently you sent views are all using the same settings. Go to your layout, select a view to highlight it, press the F1 key. When the Help opens click the link " Layout Box Specification Dialog." to see how it all works.

Just noticed that I was signed in on the secondary machine's account above which would make it harder to find the post in tips. Sorry about that.

Just tested mine, can export at standard res, can increase DPI, cannot increase image size-goes black, cannot export PNG burns out.

I haven't tried on a walk through but have had some success placing "billboards" outskirts the windows and turning off the backdrop. Of course no backdrop works.

Same here. I have annotation sets put together just to do assorted interior dimension both plan and elevation sets. Creating them takes some thought but work well, very fast.

It has been fixed at least on mine. Still not as fast as X9 and nothing like my primary system but never expected that.

There are known issues with X10 and Intel cards, more the newer ones. In any case they are working on it. In some cases using an older driver has helped. General recommendation is nVidia Gaming cards (GTX not Quadro) just the best you can afford.

I'm a KD, dropped support for 2020 at V9, have not rarely used it since CA X7. I posted a quick video for pricing cabinets from CA into an online ordering system. For one brand I have that does not have online ordering I have a spreadsheet template I use and copy paste from the schedule into that. I use PDF catalogs (add my own bookmarks in Bluebeam) to look up pricing. Way back when I'd used a CA schedule to copy paste into an item list in 2020 Cheryl, also on this board, is a KD workingat HD. She redoes her jobs in Chief and then brings images and such back to work-even though she's working in 2020. She's recently posted that's she's become the leading sales in the REGION and claims it's because of Chief. For myself I've found that-Chief helps sell jobs, produces far better drawings=happier installers/contractors=more referrals=mo-money; has gotten me a better class of projects. There is a learning curve but far less frustrating than the things that happen with 2020 IMO.

Intel just released a new driver-I'll try that over the weekend, will let you know. The difficult we do right away, the impossible takes a little longer-they'll get it.

Updated the plan and images- much simpler to work with now.

There is a handheld in the core catalog with a hose, another in the bonus -bathroom accessorie. If you need just the hose then place in a blank plan and use delete surface tool until you have just the hose then convert to a symbol. Alternative is to work from a polyline, get the shape you want, convert to a molding polyline, change the molding to a circle (you have to make this too and add to library) then convert to a symbol. Not exactly beginners work but then again all good exercises you can use in the future. Check the referance manual, help and videos -also some videos by Alaskan Son on the forum. Oh and it's a good idea to fill out your signature- include version of software and info about your computer system. Helps when you need help.