MauiMike Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 After using HD Architectural 2021 for a month I noted some features that seem basic to me but I don’t see them in the program. Just making sure they are really not there: -Having horizontal AC outlets -Having any control over interior or exterior window sill size and/or color -Having any selection of window and door casing styles -Showing room measurements under the room name in ½” increments instead of 1” increments -Centering objects between 2 objects (e.g., a cabinet between 2 windows) -Spacing objects evently (e.g., selecting 5 recessed lights and having them space equidistantly from first to last) -Having a different background/backdrop image for the house using 1 image for the front of the house and 1 for the back of the house (it’s disorienting to see the ocean on both sides of the house …) in 3D view Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I believe you are correct -- might check the Bonus Catalogs for a horizontal outlet, and sill color is the same as casing color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiMike Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Thanks again, I'll check the bonus catalogs. Those spacing and centering features would save me a ton of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 22 minutes ago, MauiMike said: Centering objects between 2 objects (e.g., a cabinet between 2 windows) This feature was just added to Chief this latest release -- center between 2 points, and in chief, you can pick up centers and edges of things. When I was using Pro, I frequently drew CAD lines to use where there was nothing to locate. Center cad lines on 2 windows. Draw a 3rd line connecting those 2. The center tool will find the center of the connecting CAD line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiMike Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 I just tried your cad lines workaround and it works well - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 hours ago, MauiMike said: Centering objects between 2 objects (e.g., a cabinet between 2 windows) For centering a cabinet between 2 windows, or more specifically the casing on each window, place a cabinet between them and drag each end of the cabinet until it bumps into the casing. Open the cabinet and set the width you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiMike Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Wow - that's a great trick! I wish I had asked my questions earlier ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Watch on YouTube: http://youtu.be/InRDAh5BZJk?hd=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiMike Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 That's another keeper - thank you so much for being so helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiMike Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 Hi Eric, Here are the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afgrove Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 On 8/4/2020 at 8:46 PM, MauiMike said: -Spacing objects evenly (e.g., selecting 5 recessed lights and having them space equidistantly from first to last) It takes a little planning ahead but you can use the Transform/Replicate Object Tool. It's not ideal and only works before fact but it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiMike Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 I'm not seeing this feature - is it in the Architectural version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 17 minutes ago, afgrove said: It takes a little planning ahead but you can use the Transform/Replicate Object Tool. It's not ideal and only works before fact but it helps. 7 minutes ago, MauiMike said: I'm not seeing this feature - is it in the Architectural version? Pro only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afgrove Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Oops, Sorry MauiMike. Didn't realize it wasn't in Architectural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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