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@Rookie65 I see that you are very rude by answering someone like that, even when reading your answer to the others. It is unfortunate. If you took time to read the message properly if you were able too, you could see that from the beginning I mentioned what type of program I am using and the year. If you are a hijacker, that does not mean everyone else is. I typed the title "Layout" for the reason I was looking for help in the forum, it is the only one that pops up as answer, it is why I asked the questions for my concerns. The elementary things to do before behaving like you did, if to ask proper question to make sure if what you think you read, you understand it correctly before acting/reacting. So, based on that, you showed me that you won't be able to give me a proper answer, I won't bother to waste my time more than that.

Some tips. Always say what software you are using -- Pro 2020, Suite 2024 etc. Attach your plan file and in this case, the txt file. What's different?

I'm importing terrain data as a .txt file and it doesn't seem to load properly into the plan. No data points are visible and when I expand to full screen it just pans out and nothing is shown in the plan or 3D views. I've tried data points for a small site to make sure that's not the issue. I've replicated what is in the tutorial videos and can make it work, but not with my data points (ie. x,y,z coordinates 678898.9631,647827.3567,3). Has anyone else been having the same problem?

@R2M3-B You should start your own thread with your question and not hijack someone else's. Especially where your issue is unrelated to what the original poster was inquiring about. It is also helpful if you complete your signature so that people will always know what version and year of the program you are using without having to search for it each time. Once you re-post, you can then delete this comment and you may get more help that way. The "help" tab and reference guide are also good places to start when looking for information, as well as forum searches.

Hello, I am doing a Layout for a project on HD Pro 2025. When I watched the layout tutorial, it showed that it automatically has five pages, plus the template, page zero, where all the pages are number automatically from zero to five and they all have the informations related to the template page 0. But, when I clicked on Files for a new layout plan, it showed me only page one with the basic information and page zero, two to five are blank, without nothing in them. What caused that? I worked on it by adding the basic infos concerning my plans and design on page zero to make the template that automatically goes to all other, that I get, but the pages numbers didn't change or update from zero to five, instead it stays zero in all the pages. What caused that and how to make it change has it shown on the tutorial from zero to five? Also, how to add related info on each page from the template, page zero without the information going over all the pages but only to the one needed? Or do you have another way to do that? Secondly, on 3D, when looking at the windows, the base windows keep showing the wall/framing instead of the windows base itself. What causes that and how to fix it, for not showing the wall/framing anymore but the entire windows content? Thirdly, I work on a ceiling using the shelf ceiling or uncheck the flat ceiling to make it adjust to the roof line, the crown molding that was there when the ceiling was flat stay at the same level and did not change to go up like the ceiling, giving me a style I do not wanted, regardless it seems fine. How to make the crown molding go up to the ceiling in that aspect? That is all for now, thank you for looking at them and sending me some answers.

Open the Home Designer website and search for porch. Many common questions have been answered. That's a good place to start with any question as the search includes the forum, and articles and videos on the Home Designer site.

Essentially I am having difficulty figuring out how to create covered porches that are supported by LVL Beams and Post. The automatic roof tool always wants to follow the exterior wall path rather than incorporate a covered porch. How do I place the beams required and how do I get the roof tool to recognize that the roof should continue its path over this creation as if it were an exterior wall?

Why do you ask? Why not use that plan and add the garage and breezeway? And it's always important to say what software (like Pro 2020) you are using as answers/suggestions often depend on it.

If you're just looking for it as a "placeholder", draw whatever you think you need to convey where the breezeway will attach to the house.Or, if you have the house plan in a PDF format, you could import into your garage plan and just trace over the pertinent areas

Previously I've drawn and modeled our home for some old remodeling projects. We are now in the process of designing a garage which will only connect to the main house via a breezeway. Since the garage will function as a detached space is there a way to create an object block or architectural block or something similar of the old house that I can add into the drawing of the garage?

Thanks for your reply Keith. This from CA support (Rain): "...we do have a two-week money-back guarantee that covers you if there's some sudden change. New versions come out every 12-18 months, and the last release was in June last year (2024)." So no automatic upgrade to the license unless it was purchased within two weeks prior to the release of a new Version, then the money-back guarantee may be seen as an upgrade path.

The plan view is your .plan file. You can make as many copies of it as you need. If you think you'll still be moving walls, then don't copy it yet. If your focus in this case is just the kitchen, wait until you know you're done playing with walls. If it's just one room, then you're talking about 1 copy. Not a big deal if you have to change a wall on 2 plans. Use transform/replicate to copy from one and paste-hold position to the other plan

Keith, Thanks for the reply. Interesting response. In the approach your mention, that would create multiple .plan files of the same geometry (Walls, foundation, etc). What happens when the design changes and geometry moves, like a wall. You would have to make that change in all of the .plan file to make sure there is no mistakes in future. I dont see that as a viable solution. I was hoping there is a learned technique that experienced HD professionals use that facilitates making multiple stored views of the "plan" view. Quite like making a section view. If you have a section view, you can generate dimensions on it that dont show up in any other view. Then you can save the active camera (which is really the view name) and place that on a layout. To my knowledge there can be only one "plan" view of the first floor. So I guess my question could be "Can you make multiple stored cameras of the "floor plan" view?" Ted

Hi, Typically the new versions come out each year in the late spring, April or May. They do not include a free update to the next version. There may be something where if you buy the program within so many days of the new year's release, you may get something. Best to ask the folks at Chief Architect directly about that. You can submit a question through the support center, as they don't always monitor the forums.

Hi I'm ready to purchase Home Designer Pro 2025. Does this include a free update to 2026 when it is released? When will 2026 be released? Thanks Shane

Have you thought it through to come up with an idea yourself?? How about copying the plan to another plan called "Kitchen", and then delete the other dimensions on the plan and just dimension manually what you need? Then you can send that page(s) to the layout sheet. Make as many copies as you need for whatever information you want to convey in each plan. They can all be sent to the same layout page, so just title them correctly in the PDF's. Another bonus is you can edit the layout field to the size that has just the kitchen. Might be able to put all of the kitchen info on one sheet for simplicity?!

update your library. shapes come standard

Lowering the floor in HD Architectural resolves the problem. However, HD Pro behaves differently. Turn off auto rebuild roof, and delete the invisible walls. The floor will heal.

I am creating drawings for a new home build. I am using HD Pro 2025. I am aware that there is only one layer for Dimensions. In other CAD apps, I would use layers to put dimensions for specific sheet views using same geometry. This would allow me to have one plan view with many, many dimensions on separate layers and display them on the correct layout sheet. It is my understanding that is not possible with HD Pro. Please confirm I understand that correctly. If not, please straighten me out :). If there is a work around, please help and or point me in the correct direction. To state it again, I need a way to have multiple layout sheets of the same plan view with different dimension on the geometry in the plan view. For example, I would like detail dimensions for the Kitchen room to send to the cabinet designer without displaying them on the overall floor plan. thanks in advance, Ted

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Keith, thanks for the reply. I have looked in Library and see no "shapes" menu. I also looked for pipes and culverts in Library. Found a stove pipe that might work, but I am not sure that is what you meant. Can you elaborate?

Open the invisible room and lower the floor.

Perfect - that should work. Will try it out and post my results. Still relatively new to this app.

I am always amazed at simple solutions offered here by so many cluey users. The Forum is a great fall-back. This looks to me like some input is also needed from Mr. 'Solver'? Jeff.