Quirky - that is what I am talking about

[johnnyprc]

thanks IRISH - or i guess Gary. So you know we are modeling that out right now in CA, and I will upload later to show.

[johnnyprc]

After I do these homes in CA maybe I will have a different impression. This is the first major project im doing in CA. The other architect who posted said "skittish". I was just interested to see another architect write the same thing.

My daftsman so far uses those words to describe CA. There is a learning curve needed so avoid elements in the program that it appears they couldn't fix. Dshall, I remember you working on something for me in a video that you had a fit with - and you couldnt understand why CA was acting that way. Really, thats what I am talking about and if I could bring more attention to it maybe Chief will fix it.

[dshall]

A..........Dshall, I remember you working on something for me in a video that you had a fit with - and you couldnt understand why CA was acting that way. Really, thats what I am talking about and if I could bring more attention to it maybe Chief will fix it.

Good point, I am essentially a nitwit, so what I may have been having issues with may have been my bad, that is why it is important to specify what the issue is. Just today I learned one more thing that I was blaming CA for, but I learned how to work around the issue.

[Dave Pitman]

I see this from both sides. I think that Chief is capable of providing equally nice elevations, and could get close to the development plot plan by utilizing individual plans turned into symbols.

Also, many problems in the model come from not having specifications for various objects set up correctly.

On the other hand, I have always thought a "work around" should be used "while" the issue in the program requiring it was "fixed". And, that "fixed" should not take new versions. New "versions" are for new features and added functionality.

Many disagree with this, including CA.

[johnnyprc]

One thing misleading is that these elevations are a very low res. here. These print lazer sharp, and I notice the images aren't a good representation.

Oddly, when I print 2D from CA its not as sharp as from other CAD apps. I know I am not the first person to say this.

[Dave Pitman]

One thing misleading is that these elevations are a very low res. here. These print lazer sharp, and I notice the images aren't a good representation.

In order to take subjectivity and screen resolution out of the equation, could you provide a pdf with one of those elevations that we could print locally to compare with a Chief derived print?

[dshall]

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Oddly, when I print 2D from CA its not as sharp as from other CAD apps. I know I am not the first person to say rthis.

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I am not sure I can disagree with this. I do know that when I send my plans out as a PDF to be printed, they do not look as good as a set of plans PLOTTED in house off of a plotter.

[William H Lynch]

The interface needs to be updated in a very bad way. The icons look so old and cheap.

I agree here, not professional looking at all (my personal opinion), never mind the 'jumping tool bars', reminds me of windows 3.1. The 'Welcome to Chief Architect' screen is the only thing I like concerning the interface...

Look at Corel PhotoShop, AutoCrap , these are great interfaces... Again, just my personal preference...

Bill

[johnnyprc]

dshall - are you looking for any work? I might be looking for a chief guy to "fix" problems we have as were go through our plans. Please email me at jp@obrockcox.com if you are interested. ive enjoyed your videos before...

[dshall]

dshall - are you looking for any work? I might be looking for a chief guy to "fix" problems we have as were go through our plans. Please email me at jp@obrockcox.com if you are interested. ive enjoyed your videos before...

I'll email you in the AM, I am busy, but certainly am open to new opportunities, Thank you.

[sutcac]

Please email me atjp@obrockcox.com

BTW, why can't I get your website to come up?

[johnnyprc]

BTW, why can't I get your website to come up?

We are working in it right now, but there should be a flash scroll. In about 2 weeks it should be done and up.

[johnnyprc]

Yeah, look at Autocad 2012 - this is a nice looking interface that works well. I love the "ribbon" toolbars. I was gonig to make the same comment about Windows 3.1 - CA icons need a very bad update.

[yusuf]

Yeah, look at Autocad 2012 - this is a nice looking interface that works well. I love the "ribbon" toolbars. I was gonig to make the same comment about Windows 3.1 - CA icons need a very bad update.

scotts videos can not help here, just for junior users! Scott has deleted the critique videos after he saw what i could do with chief. A woderfull work you posted i like it maan. "your accomplishment is more important than how u did it" quote djp
I thaught it was just a habbit exporting my drawings to autocad and plot it there. Half convinced in your arguement but c.a can handle a lot. It depends on the opperator.i Said a lot about cadding before in the forum(I get every thing in ca to make a detailed architectural and structural drawings. Finally i just like to export it to autocad just because i like to c it there. May be just a habit i developed before, but add nothing on it. "simply plotting from autocad is what i prefer" http://www.chieftalk.com/showthread....151#post445151). Thanks man u shut off the pudavidas and godzilla fans dirty fun. Creativity is what matters, not playing with tools and videos! Here we c it

[William H Lynch]

Not only the ribbons (AutoCAD), but you can revert to the 'classic' menu. The customization of the toolbars is mind boggling. I love their 'quick properties' pop-up.