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I don't know why, but I can no longer see a preview of a material or object from my library browser. I need to see the preview that I used to see, especially when selecting brick and tile. I'm sure there is a missing check box or something somewhere, but I can't find it. Any assistance would be GREATLY appreciated.

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Today my Softplan key came in the mail and I drew my first real floor plan, although I have been practicing with the trial version for about a week.

It is a simple addition to an existing house. After drawing the walls and dimensioning them, I went for the roof. It is an L shaped ranch, with an inset entry, mostly hip roof but a gable on the portion forming the L.

If I understand Softplan correctly, every roof is first drawn as a hip roof. Chief does the same thing, but you can pre set walls to be gable or hip roof above before generating the roof. So I clicked the auto roof, grabbed some of the reference circles and made a few adjustments. Ta Da, the roof is perfect. I think it took about half the time it would have taken in Chief.

It seems the Project options and System options in Softplan give a lot more control than you get in Chief. I also like the fact that with Softplan you can set the height of any individual wall, whereas with Chief you can only set wall heights to an entire "room".

I also like the Manufacturer Libraries in Softplan, with for instance Andersen 400 series giving an extensive list of the windows. In Chief, you have to open a window, edit it for size, glass area, etc then add it to a "User" library. Very time consuming.

Another thing I consider a drawback to Chief is that it considers the sill plate of the foundation as part of the foundation, not part of the framing. However, in certain views it considers it as part of the foundation, in others not so. I think the parameters are easier to set in Softplan than Chief.

Dormers in Softplan are extremely easy compared to Chief. Dormers in Chief are time consuming and a lot of guesswork and do overs. I like to describe Cheif Architect as putting the guesswork back into drafting.

In short, I was able to produce the basic drawing in about 2/3 the time it would take in Chief, and I know because I did the same project in Chief just to compare.

One thing Chief has and I do not know if Softplan has, is a CAD Drafting mode. It is a fairly powerful 2D Cad program, and is very useful for drawing CAD Details. I have not gotten there with Softplan yet, so I don't know how it generates CAD Details. With Chief you can save the CAD Details to a library, and then use them in any plan or plan set. Very useful for me when my drawings have to go to the New York City Department Of Buildings, because in every set of plans, there are at least ten sheets of specific details and general notes.

Another very useful feature of Chief is the ability to draw dimensions to the Wall Surface Layer (aka drywall in most cases) or the Framing Members. That can be done on any dimension string, and even for dimensions within the string. I was looking for a way to dimension to the drywall in Softplan, but I have not found it yet.

So far, and again my experience with Softplan is very limited, absent the CAD Details I can produce the drawings faster in Softplan. I am eager to find out if the entire plan set can be generated faster too.

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A discussion of some of the user interface issues that are specific to the world of metasearch, including resource discovery, displaying different data formats in a single display, relevance ranking, presenting merged records in a understandable format, etc. The preconference will address issues of concern common to the library community in general, but will be geared toward members currently or soon to be dealing with implmentation at their won organizations. Speakers: Brenda Bailey-Hainer, Director of Networking and Resource Sharing, Colorado State Library; Stanley Wilder, Assoc. Dean, River Campus Libraries, Univ. of Rochester; Oliver Pesch, Chief Architect, EBSCO Publishing; Ezra Schwartz, President, Art & Tech. Inc.

When trying to find a good architectural design software, it can be difficult to figure out which one offers the best features and level of usability. Plenty of programs have virtual home design, drawing, and rendering capabilities, but not all have simple interfaces or favorable pricing.

In this quick guide, we compare the pros and cons of the top software choices on the market, from Chief Architect vs SketchUp, to Cedreo. Our assessment will evaluate the basics of each program, how useful it is when designing in 2d and 3d, and the overall value it provides to designers and their businesses.

When comparing Chief Architect vs SketchUp, one of the key differences is that SketchUp is an open-source software. This means that a variety of developers can build their own models and add-ons for SketchUp, resulting in an ever-growing number of resources that can be accessed for users. The program is a more generalized tool for virtual model-making in 2D and 3D, for everything from architecture and interior design to 3D printing. Its cloud and desktop-based use options make it a more accessible Chief Architect alternative.

All three of these softwares are quality choices for home design work, but the usefulness of each one depends on your business needs. Chief Architect works best for architecture firms that need a program focused on building 3D renderings and detailed 2D construction documentation. SketchUp is more versatile, making it suitable for both residential and commercial construction, although its best suited to 3D sculpting and product modeling.

Cedreo is the best tool for professional home designers, remodelers, and interior designers who need a streamlined, all-in-one workflow that allows them to quickly move from project to project. From simple floor plan composition to cloud-based 3D rendering, Cedreo empowers users to tackle every angle of home design in one convenient program. 17dc91bb1f