JosephLombardo

what version of HD are you using?

It worked!

How have you found HDPv24? Is HDPv24 better than 23? 

Is HDP2024 running better on your mac?

Do you have Sticky Keys on? When pressed a few times you will not be able to click on items or move its like it Freezes.

On 1/29/2023 at 6:57 AM, MichaelRG said:

I realize that the terminology is different between Mac OS and Windows.  In this case, "Close" means clicking on the Red X at the top of the window - my usual habit when done using the software.  When I minimize the window (Yellow "-"), it maximizes again when clicking on the "HD" Icon in the Dock as expected.
Quit means Clicking on the Home Designer options on the top menu (next to the apple) and selecting Quit.

 

Also to note: This is Home Designer Suite 2022.

I have the same issue when you click the red cross you think you close the program. Its shows as if its still open. You have to Quit to totally close the program. This is common with Mac os as far as I am aware.

Hi is anyone one on the forum using a Macbook pro M2?

Angie15 I agree defiantly not as good. I will look into Robborito fix  and see if that works.

Hi I'm using Home designer pro, and old Chief x1, and export to DWG and DXF quite a bit .

You will need to setup a Autocad template and standards file in Autocad, (or in my case NanoCadv5(free)) specifically for importing Chief or HDP files. I have not found a better way to do it. Once your template and standards are setup, it should automatically convert correctly  when importing Chief/HDP

Also use these settings, I find to be better for fills in AC or Nanocad

11 hours ago, Rookie65 said:

You have it checked in Legacy plan file. Go to your plan's default settings under "Plan" and look for the box near the bottom. That is where it should change for you. Double doors may be the exception to the rule, unless you mark it center hinged maybe?

Hi Rookie65 that is the solution. Tech support got back to me.

39 minutes ago, DavidJPotter said:

This should be communicated to Tech Support as a possible "Bug" report.

 

DJP

Thanks will do.

Hi Guys I have un-checked the opening indicator point to hinge side. But it still shows it on the hinged side?

What am I doing wrong?

51 minutes ago, Robborito said:

You have supplied a floor plan here with an orange area so noted "Light Access at 11:30am" - The suggested method was to simply resolve this area calculation.

So do a screen shot of the dolls house view you suggested and then import it into the floor plan then scale the screen shot and then do the polyline lassoo calcs. there on that.

That could work for me.

Jeff.

 

Ok thanks, that's what I was thinking, as the area shown example was from another program. 

2 hours ago, Robborito said:

Run a closed polyline around the desired area created with sunlight on plan and read off the enclosed or lassoed area?

Is that what you are asking?

Jeff 

Ok so you use doll house view and show the camera directly down at 270deg?

Can see how the cad tools work in 3d?

Hi, I know there is a way to produce shadows on a plan using sun angles. Is there a way to show the shadows/ or sunlight area within a room on the floor plan?

Or import them?.

Can we create different line styles in Home Designer Pro?

4 hours ago, solver said:

 

That's because it's not possible.

Thanks

2 hours ago, DavidJPotter said:

In any version of Chief, YES; Home Designer NO

 

DJP

I thought so thanks for confirming that.

I have specific window I wish to create  and the Transom sits at approx 600mm from the floor level.

In the old Chief X1 I was able to join them and save to a library for use after. I can not work out how to do it in home designer pro? 

I have tried using lites but it does not work?

Can it be done?