Keep an organized file on your computer with your models so that you can use them again and again. Pro Tips:Īdd the models that you use regularly to your User Library in Chief so that you can use them again in future projects You can open the Object Dialog box at any time and update the item information, category and parameters. So, if it’s a grouping, for example, you’ll need to open the model in another program (typically Sketchup) to add or delete items, or fix or change any geometry. You cannot add or remove pieces from the model or manipulate the geometry. You can change the materials within Chief. This means it will just stretch or squeeze the whole thing, it won’t resize the elements proportionally. Bear in mind that materials typically cover a surface by tiling an image repeatedly and should be edited so that they tile seamlessly. You can create your own custom materials and save them in your User Catalog. You can resize the model, but it is not parametric. ANSWER Materials are digital images that can be applied to the surfaces of objects. Add to Library – If you want to use it in other projects without re-importingĬan I Modify the Models After They Are Imported?.Want to see a custom demo or get help finding the right solution. Choose Category – Helpful for creating schedules workspaces in parallel and share them in seconds.

They have all taken Sarah Durnez’ courses, and are Certified Modelers.įile Types: DWG, DXF, OBJ, 3DS, STL, SKP, DAE How Do I Import Models? If you’re new, and would like to learn to model, please take a look at Sarah Durnez’ course: Hire a Certified Modelerĭon’t have the time or desire to build it yourself? There are professionals who specialize in model building.

(See my post about Which Software Should I Use) You can do a lot with the free version, but the paid versions will give you more options. If you cannot find what you need through one of the resources above, you can always build it yourself using Sketchup.

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