Alaskan_Son Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Thanks Glenn I asked the question badly What I meant was - Single stringer so that it does not have bits cut out to fit the treads. The example would be a steel box beam with steel plates to take the treads welded to the beam At that point, what's the point of even using the stair tool? Seems like building individual components and using transform/replicate tool (or any other number of copy/distribution methods) might be just as easy, more accurate, and more versatile... Would just take a little arithmatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthd97 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Nice one CA, X8 Catalogs, James Hardie sidings for the Aussies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm407p Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 At that point, what's the point of even using the stair tool? Seems like building individual components and using transform/replicate tool (or any other number of copy/distribution methods) might be just as easy, more accurate, and more versatile... Would just take a little arithmatic. Yes that would be OK for construction drawings but not really for Ray tracing - the whole idea of a stair tool, I would have thought, is to be able to generate a number of stair option so that you can choose which best suit the look of the job Having the ability to vary riser and tread and other options that are part of the stair tool quickly is a great advantage so I do not see why it could not be extended a little. - but it might all be to difficult. By the way Alaskan_Son - have you noticed any significant global warming in that part of the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthd97 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Yes that would be OK for construction drawings but not really for Ray tracing - the whole idea of a stair tool, I would have thought, is to be able to generate a number of stair option so that you can choose which best suit the look of the job Having the ability to vary riser and tread and other options that are part of the stair tool quickly is a great advantage so I do not see why it could not be extended a little. - but it might all be to difficult. By the way Alaskan_Son - have you noticed any significant global warming in that part of the world? We get enough heat downunder so it's good to keep cool heads. Yes the stair tool should be able to do what you have asked so we don't have to do it manually. Or can we do a stringerless stair case and put in a raked steel beam for now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm407p Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 We get enough heat downunder so it's good to keep cool heads. Yes the stair tool should be able to do what you have asked so we don't have to do it manually. Or can we do a stringerless stair case and put in a raked steel beam for now? Yes that generally what I do but it does not solve the flexibility that the stair tool provides. The stair tool allows you to quickly change the number of risers and treads, and also allows for quick placement of landings. Again this is all lost when you have to go down the manual road. My comment about "Global warming" was a serious question, as Alaska is a long way from Australia and its good to get a first hand comment from where change is most likely to be noticed first! I do not quite understand "We get enough heat down under so it's good to keep cool heads" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthd97 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Yes that generally what I do but it does not solve the flexibility that the stair tool provides. The stair tool allows you to quickly change the number of risers and treads, and also allows for quick placement of landings. Again this is all lost when you have to go down the manual road. My comment about "Global warming" was a serious question, as Alaska is a long way from Australia and its good to get a first hand comment from where change is most likely to be noticed first! I do not quite understand "We get enough heat down under so it's good to keep cool heads" ! I thought you were having a dig at AS by saying the heat is getting to his head by him suggesting to do stairs manually? I was wrong but I got a giggle out of it anyway, ha ha ! Yes I hope it is Automatic and a very common stair type with the raise off middle stringer but they would need to include cleats to fill in the gaps. All the best mate ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm407p Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I thought you were having a dig at AS by saying the heat is getting to his head by him suggesting to do stairs manually? I was wrong but I got a giggle out of it anyway, ha ha ! Yes I hope it is Automatic and a very common stair type with the raise off middle stringer but they would need to include cleats to fill in the gaps. All the best mate ! Fair enough - Glad you got a laugh - But as we are getting hotter down here - at least that's my impression - I wondered what they can see up closer to the polar region. Lets hope Chief 8 brings us a lot more than we hope. Best for the new year - Cheers from down in Victoria. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt12 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 has anyone had a crack at the corner window, I cant seem to get it to work. Maybe its just because its friday afternoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARMELHILL Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Does anyone know where we submit bugs for X8? I have an auto roof that works fine in X7 but X8 can't do it. Images attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenoeightspot Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Uncheck corner post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 ...By the way Alaskan_Son - have you noticed any significant global warming in that part of the world? Don't want to digress too far off topic or hijack the thread so I'll send you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm407p Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Don't want to digress too far off topic or hijack the thread so I'll send you a PM. Good idea ..........thanks for the personal message ........I would the say the same down here. It appears that the full release of X8 is going to be in the next couple of week (Beta is already released) Best for 2016 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermot Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 "Does anyone know where we submit bugs for X8? I have an auto roof that works fine in X7 but X8 can't do it. Images attached." Please submit bug reports for any problems that you find in X8 to our technical support department: http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/#contact Also, be sure and include the X7 plan with your report along with the pictures showing what you are seeing in X7 and X8. We will look into this and try and get a fix into the next available update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerMaster86 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I know this might be a dumb question but, do they come out with the newest version of chief architect about the same time every year or does it vary a little? When will X8 (non-beta) likely be released? My understanding is the beta version is out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 it appears that CA is aiming for Q1 annually official X8 release is anticipated for March Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geyatautsilvsgi Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Sooo...is X8 truly "released" or still in testing phase? I keep seeing posts on sneak previews and beta testing etc. It is truly ready for release or not? I've used CA for years, but have never automatically jumped forward except once and that was from X6 to X7. I have X7 for almost a year now. If X8 is still in a testing phase, I see no reason to jump on board so fast until I know it is fairly stable. Anyone have an idea when we know for sure it is out of the "testing" phase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Jacquilla: X8 is in public beta testing - available to anyone with active SSA the official release is anticipated for March this could get delayed if the Beta testing finds major issues if the issues are minor CA would probably release anyways then issue update(s) Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramount Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I was wondering the same thing since I keep seeing all these threads and I have a question after seeing the new features vid. If I got this straight X7 does not support a 3d mouse but will in X8? I have a home show coming up I want to use it, so if I did I could download x8 beta get the mouse and run it? Can I then revert back to X7 and wait until all is stable? In the vid Mike mentions the 3d wireless space mouse by 3D connect is this a good one? The 3d mouse tool looks pretty darn sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkMc Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 You can download the beta and still use X7 BUT files are not backward compatible. If you want to give it a test ride: Don't allow windows to set it as the default program for plan and layout files. I immediately do a "save as" for anything opened in 8 and prefix the file with X to avoid confusion or total loss. There are only two of us so that has worked out well. First thing to do if you go that route is open help and scroll down to Whats New in...to see what to watch out for and what goodies are included. You could then see how the features you're interested in work (and report any issues). Actually everything we've done has been in X8 for some time now. Half hour ago I just set it to the default on my machine. but then I like risks YMMV ;-> I think it's the best update since I've been using the program (X3). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I think the release should be early Feb. like it has been for a while now unless there is a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMaddox Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Terry and others The 3dconnection mouse works like a champ in X8. Takes a bit of time to get used to it. See choice in Preferences, Render for 3d mouse. Also, seems as if walk-throughs have been improved. So far, no major problems with X8. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMaddox Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Forgot to attach a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramount Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Doug, is this one that is working good? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/3dconnexion-spacenavigator-3d-mouse-silver/1306765990.p?id=mp1306765990&skuId=1306765990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geyatautsilvsgi Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Thanks Lew for the clarification. Gains me a bit of breathing room for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Perry: X7 released March 2015 X6 released March 2014 Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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