X18

[QualicoreHomes]

What has happened to X18?  I have not seen a "what's new" video about X18 yet.  To me it seems they are later with releasing info compared to other versions. 

[scottharris]

X18 is in development with some exciting new features.  We expect to preview an open beta version in early July.  A final release is expected later in the summer.

 

This rendering shows off 3D siding and roofing.

[Oakriverman]

That is exciting! 

 

I have a question, has anyone ever asked for reference displays on Layout?  That way it would be easier to align your drawings from page to page?

[Renerabbitt]

30 minutes ago, Oakriverman said:

That way it would be easier to align your drawings from page to page?

Some easier methods for you that are snappable:

1. Use points from CAD/Points/Place Points. They are snappable and do not print
2. Use the Snap Grid and snap your drawings to the same points
3. Send your view once, then use the copy with paste hold position to a new sheet to maintain position, then use the relink tool to relink to the view you want. This will maintain position exactly

Hope that helps see video:

[Joe_Carrick]

1 hour ago, Oakriverman said:

I have a question, has anyone ever asked for reference displays on Layout?  That way it would be easier to align your drawings from page to page?

I use a different method.  My drawing sheets are the same size (point markers lower left and upper right) as the layout pages.  When sent to Layout they fill the page 100% automatially.

 

Another option is to place a polyline on the drawing sheet matching the sheet boundary.  

Edited Tuesday at 10:18 PM by Joe_Carrick

[Oakriverman]

Thank you guys for those tips!  I hadn't thought of the place point tool for layout, but that is actually very quick and easy.  Thanks! 

[SHCanada2]

I just note where my crosshairs land on the left and right by looking at what icon they are touching, and then align the main floor height to that for each one and call it close enough. The issue for me is elevations. Joe, what do you do to align those?

 

I like Rene's point marker way.

 

for this

 

7 hours ago, Renerabbitt said:

Send your view once, then use the copy with paste hold position to a new sheet to maintain position, then use the relink tool to relink to the view you want. This will maintain position exactly

CA changes my floor to 0 when relinking to another SPV, or maybe it is to another plan. dont remember. I just remember it is a tad annoying

[Joe_Carrick]

5 hours ago, SHCanada2 said:

Joe, what do you do to align those?

Elevations I just place and adjust to what looks good.

[JonathanK]

Definitely a point marker user...my only wish is that you could "snap" them to the corner of the structure.

 

They will snap on elevations, but not on the floor plans.

 

But getting close works as well.

[para-CAD]

RENE #3 is my preferred method.

 

I send a Footings Saved Plan View (SPV) to Layout - position it where I want it - then copy - next sheet Paste Hold Position - next sheet Paste Hold Position - next sheet Paste Hold Position - next sheet Paste Hold Position.

 

On Foundation Sheet, reLink Layout View Port to Foundation SPV

On First Floor Framing Sheet, reLink reLink Layout View Port to First Floor Framing SPV

 

Repeat