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  1. #1
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    back clip cross section?

    Is there an article online that describes this better? I don't have Chief Architect yet, so don't have access to Help and just need to have this explained in more detail. Or, if I get the CA demo, what subject do I look under. So far, exporting a dxf export from CA info online doesn't mention anything about "back clip cross section".

    Q: Can I export the plain line elevation from Chief Architect to 2D .dxf for the purpose of editing those lines in a 2D CAD program?

    A: Take a back clip cross section with patterns on and CUT TO CAD.

    Thanks.
    Last edited by shokan; 03-01-2011 at 06:03 AM.

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    Shokan:

    welcome

    try this help database article:
    http://www.chiefarchitect.com/suppor...ubject=details

    there may be others that can help also so look around

    you can also contact CA's customer service to discuss your needs

    Lew
    Lew Buttery
    Castle Golden Design - "We make dreams visible"

    Lockport, NY
    716-434-5051
    www.castlegoldendesign.com
    lbuttery at castlegoldendesign.com

    CHIEF X5 (started with v9.5)

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    [QUOTE=shokan;388484]Is there an article online that describes this better? I don't have Chief Architect yet, so don't have access to Help and just need to have this explained in more detail. Or, if I get the CA demo, what subject do I look under. So far, exporting a dxf export from CA info online doesn't mention anything about "back clip cross section".

    Q: Can I export the plain line elevation from Chief Architect to 2D .dxf for the purpose of editing those lines in a 2D CAD program?

    A: Take a back clip cross section with patterns on and CUT TO CAD.

    -what it means is you use the back clip camera to get the cut section view you want( see picture note red camera symbol position & length in the building) then export the current view as a dwg or dxf. Then edit in the program of your choosing.

    hope that helps,
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    Michael

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