plannedRITE Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 I've been experimenting with the new MCP server in X18 using Codex, and I'm pretty disappointed to discover how much functionality appears to be restricted unless Project Management is enabled. Codex can read room and object properties, retrieve dimensions and elevations, and even select specific objects. However, attempting something as basic as opening an object's specification dialog through the MCP returns "This tool requires Chief to be in project management mode." The same happens when attempting to use the MCP's keyboard shortcut functionality. I understand that certain project-related functions might depend on Project Management, but why would basic drafting commands and object interactions require it? I use the old file management intentionally. My entire workflow revolves around an established folder structure, NAS storage, and backup system. Switching to Project Management just to take advantage of AI automation would be a pretty significant change that I'd really rather avoid. (And honestly, my file management has been working just fine...I've never had a reason to change) Is there an actual technical reason these functions require Project Management, or is this simply a limitation of the experimental implementation? I'd really like to see full MCP functionality supported with Traditional File Management as well. Otherwise, it seems like a lot of the potential of this new feature is being unnecessarily restricted for those of us who don't use Project Management. Also, I'm shocked that this is being implemented - it's incredible! My head has been spinning with all of the potential, I'm beyond excited about it and to see what others come up with. But the file management deal is really odd to me...and a problem. I might be misunderstanding something as I'm mostly just communicating what Codex is telling me that it's running into. Thanks Chief team for bringing something like this in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renerabbitt Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 10 minutes ago, plannedRITE said: Is there an actual technical reason these functions require Project Management Because its LITERLLY better in every single way, just turn it on and learn it and be thankful you did because its SO much better once you learn it. One SINGLE file to store your project with all of its complicated linking, assets, design iterations. One file. just switch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plannedRITE Posted October 21 Author Share Posted October 21 (edited) 19 hours ago, Renerabbitt said: Because its LITERLLY better in every single way, just turn it on and learn it and be thankful you did because its SO much better once you learn it. One SINGLE file to store your project with all of its complicated linking, assets, design iterations. One file. just switch! (to others reading, we are texting about this now. I'm going to be looking back into project management but I had issues with it when it was first being introduced, though I don't recall with what exactly, and I had to revert back to the traditional method) For now, is there a reason for this not working with the traditional method? Edited October 21 by plannedRITE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottharris Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Ethan, not all the tools are available in our initial release. As we move forward, we expect to offer several more. We have an AI forum for specific requests that we are monitoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renerabbitt Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 17 hours ago, scottharris said: Ethan, not all the tools are available in our initial release. As we move forward, we expect to offer several more. We have an AI forum for specific requests that we are monitoring. No matter what I try, sending delete through hotkeys or trying to implement the delete duplicates/delete tool will not delete. This is a major one. Right now I have ai trained to move objects to the far right 1000 inches so i can delete them later but this would be an important feature for ai correcting its mistakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plannedRITE Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 17 hours ago, scottharris said: Ethan, not all the tools are available in our initial release. As we move forward, we expect to offer several more. We have an AI forum for specific requests that we are monitoring. You have a post in this forum but it would be extremely beneficial to add a forum specifically for AI implementation to discuss the topic. If it is all added to that one post, it will get lost and be much more difficult to search. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renerabbitt Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 27 minutes ago, plannedRITE said: You have a post in this forum but it would be extremely beneficial to add a forum specifically for AI implementation to discuss the topic. If it is all added to that one post, it will get lost and be much more difficult to search. great idea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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