QualicoreHomes Posted Tuesday at 01:51 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 01:51 AM 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution scottharris Posted Tuesday at 01:40 PM Solution Share Posted Tuesday at 01:40 PM 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. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakriverman Posted Tuesday at 08:58 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:58 PM 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renerabbitt Posted Tuesday at 09:35 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:35 PM 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: Use points from CAD/Points/Place Points. They are snappable and do not print Use the Snap Grid and snap your drawings to the same points 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: 260602.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted Tuesday at 10:14 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 10:14 PM (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakriverman Posted Tuesday at 11:30 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:30 PM 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHCanada2 Posted Wednesday at 04:46 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:46 AM 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted Wednesday at 10:06 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 10:06 AM 5 hours ago, SHCanada2 said: Joe, what do you do to align those? Elevations I just place and adjust to what looks good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanK Posted Wednesday at 01:45 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:45 PM 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
para-CAD Posted yesterday at 04:56 AM Share Posted yesterday at 04:56 AM 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanK Posted yesterday at 01:33 PM Share Posted yesterday at 01:33 PM 8 hours ago, para-CAD said: RENE #3 is my preferred method. I'm going to have to try this out...never thought of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb222 Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago I've found the copy/paste hold position, then relink the plan view to be the fastest and easiest. On 6/3/2026 at 12:46 AM, SHCanada2 said: CA changes my floor to 0 when relinking to another SPV Something's off on your SPV settings. This doesn't happen to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHCanada2 Posted 19 hours ago Share Posted 19 hours ago 4 hours ago, Chrisb222 said: Something's off on your SPV settings. This doesn't happen to me. is your SPV any floor or a speciifc floor. Mine are any floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb222 Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 41 minutes ago, SHCanada2 said: is your SPV any floor or a speciifc floor. Mine are any floor All my SPVs that go to layout are specific floor. But I tested it when switching to the design-stage SPVs I use that are set to Any Floor, they maintain the floor level of the previous view before relinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QualicoreHomes Posted 14 hours ago Author Share Posted 14 hours ago On 6/2/2026 at 7:40 AM, scottharris said: 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. Thank you, looking forward to it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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