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    How to draw deck stairs so the first step is even with the deck,
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  4. DesignLisa
    Yes, you can create layouts with Home Designer and set up different sheet sizes and create templates. Go to Launch Help tab and search layouts and will show you many options for setting up. I myself am having a little trouble figuring out how to use a customized template in a project. But think it is just a learning curve that I can't quite figure out yet. There is also a few training videos you can watch.
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    From what I’ve seen in the Chief Architect Premiere forums, the grandfathered perpetual license is still being offered as long as the SSA is being kept current.
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    I couldn't get the 6 door to set to pocket. Was that possible?
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  19. KTBuilder
    That worked! I had previously just drawn them on the foundation plan after I sent it to "Layout". So both methods will work. Thanks
  20. davethearchitect
    Thank you, and I will post here if I find a way to do this with Architectural 2025
  21. Rookie65
    If you placed the footings manually, copy them from the main level, then "paste-hold position" on the foundation level. Change the line style too, and you should be all set.
  22. Rookie65
    I don't believe that architectural would let you do any layouts. I believe Pro was the only one that could. Could search their website for the product comparisons. As of now, there is only Home Designer 2026. The individual versions have been done away with.
  23. davethearchitect
    I have a standalone license for Home Designer Architectural 2025 and would like to create construction drawings, but I don't see the layout option. Do you know if this is possible with my current version?
  24. Renerabbitt
    share your .plan file
  25. kjmdesigns
    Yes, you can send them to layout using the send to layout button. I often have multiple views per layout page.
  26. y-g-m-n

    Adobe style walls

    y-g-m-n replied to Vikki_WA's topic in Q&A

    maybe use CURVED Walls??
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    Our next contest is Kitchen, Bath & Interiors! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is March 12.
  29. Renerabbitt
    Right click your project file and choose Export to save to some known location on your machine and then load into a cloud service. If you need one, you can use wetransfer for free
  30. Renerabbitt
    It takes two symbols that have to be built in the premiere line which will cut the wall at the corner and is quite extensive to setup.
  31. dougbigfoot
    I am using Home Designer Pro 2025 and am wondering if or how I can place more than one view per layout page? Using Safari Ver. 26.2 On MacPro laptop
  32. Vikki_WA

    Adobe style walls

    Vikki_WA posted a topic in Q&A

    Does anyone have a not-too-complicated method for creating the soft rounded corners of traditional adobe walls?
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  36. Jo_Ann
    dormer example.plan
  37. Jo_Ann
    Maybe this will help.
  38. idrivea911 started following Help with roof lines? Beginner unable to figure out the software...
  39. idrivea911
    I'm not married to auto roof, I've done a couple manual planes in my experimenting. Making the dormer on the back of Cape is giving me the most headaches. The problem I'm having is I don't know how to make exterior walls of different heights. The 2nd floor is 1.5" tall @ 10.5/12 pitch under the small return eave, but then 93" tall @ 6/12 pitch under the dormer eave. Maybe you might be able to help me break it down. I attached a pic of a basic cape with a shed dormer, where the Cape roof eave does not cross under the dormer. If I can get that modeled, I can fumble my way through the various additions and bump outs.
  40. Jo_Ann
    I'm guessing when you mention "splitting walls", you are asking about the "wall break" tool. Read up on that. It would be beneficial for you to learn how to use the manual roof planes...BUT...this project can be done using the auto build roof function.
  41. idrivea911
    Thanks, I've got the 2D and 3D side by side but I really need guidance on splitting walls or some other approach. I'm about 40 hours into tutorial videos, and am now at the point that I'm out of things to experiment with. I'm Thomas Edison with the 300 ways not to make a light bulb...
  42. Jo_Ann
    idrivea911, Home Designer has a steep learning curve. and you have chosen a complicated roof design. The video tutorials, knowledge base articles, and reference manual..are there for a reason. T I P: Do a full perspective view of the plan, then vertically tile the view. In the 3d window, choose rendering technique VECTOR, and turn OFF patterns and color. When you change a setting, the change is easy to see in the 3d view. Experiment and practice, to gain success.
  43. jgilcon
    Thanks. It came up
  44. y-g-m-n
    it will show up when you are in the floor plan and on second floor. IF does not show up Go into default settings. PLan settings. CLick show Living Area Label.
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