dshall Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I hope you PC guys are experiencing this too, but I just want to say that working on the MAC in X6 is getting quicker and quicker every day. Not to say there aren't a few hiccups here and there, but for the most part this program is working. I hope you PC guys are seeing the same thing. And for you folks out there who are having PERSISTENT issues, it is probably not the program, it is probably you or your hardware. CA ain't perfect yet, but I had a real good day with very few issues coming up. I just want you guys to understand that CA should probably be working for you...... for the most part CA works well ...... but not perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkennedy2000 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Scott - i'm pretty happy with things - x6 seems ti run great, but I'm still gonna go get a new box - I want a gang of cores so I can do renders in 5 minutes...... hows ur mac at renders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Scott - i'm pretty happy with things - x6 seems ti run great, but I'm still gonna go get a new box - I want a gang of cores so I can do renders in 5 minutes...... hows ur mac at renders? Remember Mike, I am the Father of the crappy ray trace, 3 minutes and I'm done. Did 7 today in under 35 minutes and they look great for my purposes. For every exterior ray trace I manipulate the sun angle to maximize the look, 13.2 seconds per ray trace, hit the HJ quick key, badda bing, I'm ray tracing. Whilst that is working, a quick HB to take another shot, repeat previous instructions, stir, preheat oven to 350 and let them cook. Export the jpegs and send to client along with PDF of plans. The only thing that hangs me up is the printing to PDF, must deactivate license on Mac so I can go to PC to print. Depending on the mood of my PC, that can be a 5 minute process or a 25 minute debacle. Did I say I hate my PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-C Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I've had a few hang-ups but for the most part I'm satisfied with the software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkennedy2000 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Scott - have you tried comparing the mac to a PC to see which renders faster at whatever setting? My exteriors are usually really simple, so fast. Kitchens with lots of lights seem to take quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electromen Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 The only thing that hangs me up is the printing to PDF, must deactivate license on Mac so I can go to PC to print. Depending on the mood of my PC, that can be a 5 minute process or a 25 minute debacle. Did I say I hate my PC? Printing to PDF on my Mac is very quick. I just did a four page layout, including a floor overview, in less than two seconds. I wonder what the difference is. Do you have a full version of Adobe Acrobat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Printing to PDF on my Mac is very quick. I just did a four page layout, including a floor overview, in less than two seconds. I wonder what the difference is. Do you have a full version of Adobe Acrobat? It's not the amount of time it takes to print, my speed is probably comparable, it's the size of the PDF. How large s that PDF you just created? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yep, just tested again, 15 sheets printed, 3.5 mb pdf file size from pc, 70 mb file size from mac. Mac file is 20 times larger, tough to email a file of that size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electromen Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yep, just tested again, 15 sheets printed, 3.5 mb pdf file size from pc, 70 mb file size from mac. Mac file is 20 times larger, tough to email a file of that size. I remember discussing that in the old forum HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 I remember discussing that in the old forum HERE I remember it too, is there a point you are trying to make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electromen Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I remember it too, is there a point you are trying to make? None Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 None Well, do you want to help me install a microwave over the stove in the rental? I barely know how a screwdriver works and somehow I have to figure this out. Been watching lots of youtube videos on the process. If I don't show up tomorrow morning it's probably because I forgot to turn off the circuit breaker.......... turn off circuit breaker..... turn off circuit breaker..... turn off circuit breaker...... turn off circuit breaker...... turn off circuit breaker,..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electromen Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Well, do you want to help me install a microwave over the stove in the rental? I barely know how a screwdriver works and somehow I have to figure this out. Been watching lots of youtube videos on the process. If I don't show up tomorrow morning it's probably because I forgot to turn off the circuit breaker.......... turn off circuit breaker..... turn off circuit breaker..... turn off circuit breaker...... turn off circuit breaker...... turn off circuit breaker,..... If you're serious, Is there a microwave there now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 No micro now, took out hood yesterday. 3 wires there, must connect to convenience outlet, then mount outlet and micro, put plugs in holes out outlet, turn elec back on and then watch Tiger make a come back. Sounds easy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Make sure the fan isn't running backwards after. light a match to test it. One mistake I made once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_Sweeney Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Perry......With AC voltage, how did you hook it up that it ran backwards? You're scaring me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I don't know, all I know is, I had to hire an electrician to fix it. That's how scary I am. Penny says she will never let me do that again, in fact she doesn't let me do a lot of things since 1976 when a lawn mower ran over my foot and split one sneaker in half, I didn't want to look at my foot but had to and everything (my foot) was untouched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electromen Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 From an electrical standpoint, I would recommend installing a new 20 amp 12/2 dedicated circuit to the microwave. By three wires, do you mean black, white, ground, or three cables. Cables would be 12/2 wires. The outlet is usually installed inside the cabinet above the microwave, not behind it. The microwave will come with a template to mount the back plate and a template for the cabinet to drill the holes. It usually takes two people, one to hold the microwave and one to install install the screws from the cabinet down into the top of the appliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 It's done guys, not a bad word was uttered . No dedicated circuit, crhord thru upper cab to outlet. Lynn came by and helped. Taking hood down yesterday, lady stumbled by, looking to rent a place, we had place to rent, did deal today. Productive weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_Sweeney Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 "not a bad word was uttered" Scott.......Now come on. Can you get Lynn to verify that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 "not a bad word was uttered" Scott.......Now come on. Can you get Lynn to verify that? You can ask her, in fact it was Lynn that noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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