Siding material choice

[David J. Potter]

...this seems laborious!

I agree, it is but is also quite workable. Material textures can be altered (customized), you can make your own texture file in Photoshop if you like and then import it as a new material. In terms of vector views (black and white line renderings sent to layout) I usually use a different pattern file than the default one. Honestly I am not sure if HD Pro can import and use other than the default .pat files. In Chief Premier you have access to infinite .pat files that they offer, you can write your own or import other existing ones from AutoCAD or other CAD programs as well. It really depends upon what is acceptable with you and your purposes what, exactly you do and what you are willing to learn to do and employ.

DJP