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The term for your type of wall is called PONY WALL as stated above. Bottom portion one type of finish and the top is another finish. Can be interior walls too. I know PRO has this.

@Whereditgo Wall framing can only live inside of the wall, and when you copy+click to paste, it isn't trying to paste it into the wall object, meaning you're met with that message. Instead to copy/paste wall framing, in any view, you're going to select the stud, click Copy, and then use the Move edit handle to move a copy of the stud. I have created a short gif that demonstrates this process in a cross section view, but this can be used in camera view or in plan view. If you're curious on how to create a cross section framing view, please see this Knowledge Base article: https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/article/KB-01188/creating-an-elevation-view-of-wall-framing-in-home-designer-pro.html I hope this helps!

Agree, the specialized crew/contractor will adapt (framers/plumbers/electricians...). In this case the actual wall design is not one typical framers deal with. My current design is based on “Joseph Lstiburek’ perfect wall: https://buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-001-the-perfect-wall Basic wall is 2x4 16" O.C. frame with a DIY SiP panel (ZIP, 4" Poly ISO, ZIP) attached with long SIP/Insulation screws to the studs. In this case I need double/backer stud positioned 4 feet O.C. (to accept long SIP/Insulation Screws at vertical ZIP panel joints). Again,Just curious if the Copy/Paste is User Error (not knowing how its done), Home Designer Pro limitation (have seen this come up/limited CA feature) or slim chance a bug. Thanks

If architectural doesn't have pony walls, then use an exterior wall covering. You can read about them in your reference manual

Might be a really simple answer. How would you create an exterior wall with 2 different finishes in Home Designer Architectural 2025. I am trying to give the exterior walls on a build a rendered colour for the top two thirds of the wall and the bottom 500mm of the wall in a stone cladding like brick slip principle. Please see attached image that is exactly what I would need the outside walls to look like. I have the rendered top part no issues its just adding the stone detail to the bottom that seems to be complicated

why mess with framing as it is kinda generic... framing crews may start studs at other end or whatever I can pretty much say the one thing they do not do is look at framing plans for where each stud should go. They will look at Framing details for what the plans state for ceiling height, beams sizes, joist sizes, headers, corners and mainly roof framing details like knee walls, collar ties, etc. But to waste any time on locating studs; something behind the sheet rock and never seen and that pretty much has no bearing on home plans seems a waste of time to me...

if OCD then try inserting a STAIR LANDING.

61 views so far and no comments. Ok, I guess I’m the only one who imports objects into Home Designer and would like to use them as proper elements rather than use a tedious workaround. Guess I know what Chief’s response will be now.

You can contact support. It's been an issue for years. You might be able to sneak a full height soffit in there. Or try unchecking the no locate box

Even when it just shows up as a single line it causes the stud at the end of the wall framing to recess back by 1 1/2" and the molding follows that face across the end of the wall instead of the face of the drywall. The base does wrap the end but it is buried behind the drywall. Since the drywall wraps the wall where it should be I'm not sure why the base doesn't. It must be a glitch they need to fix in a future release. Is there a reporting mechanism for bugs that users want fixed?

Appreciate the suggestion/workaround. Actually tried that earlier and was able to add the post to the wall. Just curious if the Copy/Paste is User Error (not knowing how its done), Home Designer Pro limitation (have seen this come up/limited CA feature) or slim chance a bug. Thank You

Maybe try adding a stud using the "post" item in the general framing tab? Set it at the stud size and height and see if that works. As a post, it should also show up in your framing view, as long as "posts" are turned on to display

If you can get the "room divider" wall type to just show up as a line, and not an an "invisible wall", it may help it. I put a base cabinet with a dishwasher in it in my user library, so I can access it easily.

For this example created a New Plan (Default Style). Home Designer Pro 2025. Build Wall (Exterior), checked Layer Display Options "Framing, Wall" to show wall studs. Selected a single wall stud object and Copy "Ctrl+C" Then paste "Ctrl-V". Question Window Displayed: Selected "Yes" to turn off Automatic Wall Framing." Warning Window Displayed: Wall stud/framing objects can be edited/moved but unable to add/paste. In the 3D Perspective Framing View, I am able to modify/move framing. Again get same Warning when trying to copy/paste a new framing object (stud). Warning Message Appreciate any assistance/guidance to resolve. Thanks Similar thread/question asked here, but does not seem to resolve....

Thanks other Keith! That was right on both counts. So you have to place a cabinet in the kitchen & basically replace it with a DW? Weird, but ok. On the room dividers, that is causing the problem & I can't figure out a way to define the kitchen room without using that wall as a border. Will just have to remove it when I want to do 3D views. Thanks.

The molding may not be showing because of the invisible wall at the end of the short wall. It acts as a room divider, and will not show it. You can try changing the wall type to "room divider" and have it show with the single line. It's something that changed a few versions back and is a pain in that it shows as a wall and not a dividing line. Another thing to look at is you have "no room moldings-exterior" checked. Try unchecking that d see if it helps.For the dishwasher, that is to be "dropped" into a cabinet. If not, it's likely being pushed back by the cabinet. To save yourself some typing, fill out your signature on the "account settings" in your profile. That was your version and year will always be in your posts, and you don't have to bother typing it every time.

Hi All, I'm in Home Designer Pro 2025 (v. 26.3.0.10/Windows 10), I have a peninsula Straight Half-Wall in this kitchen supporting a flow over counter top that base mold is not wrapping around at the end but at the stud that appears to be set in 1 1/2" from the end. I have tried starting the wall at the left peninsula end and ending it at the full height wall right (as seen in the floor plan below) & vice versa, with no difference. Once the wall is connected to the end of the tall wall to the right the framing recesses that stud in on the end. The Anyone know what I'm doing wrong with the framing/studs here? Also having issue with dishwashers being recessed in rendered view as if the front corner is locking into the location where the plan shows the rear corner to be. Not sure if this is because of the wall issue or not. Thanks, Keith

@y-g-m-n, Thanks for the reply, I came to this conclusion myself after pulling out what's left of my hair trying to do it structurally correct.

why bother? Ignore framing not a big deal. but I would just put a tick shelf in there if you must.

Thats fine and dandy just fix the text to say good for X17 only. When the new HD 2026 comes out then add that to text and let the world know - kinda like advertising... thanks for reading

Now that Chief Architect Premier X17 has been released, I suspect Home Designer 2026 will be released soon. I already sent an email to suggestions@chiefarchitect.com requesting the ability to import SKP objects as their intended use (i.e. door/cabinet hardware) instead of locking us into interior fixtures only. However, I have yet to receive a response. This seems like a decision that unfairly punishes Home Designer Pro customers. I do not think we should have to purchase Chief Architect Premier or hire a Designer or Architect to do something that we can do on our own with Home Designer Pro. I expect that's one of the reasons most of us purchased HP Pro in the first place. I also believe that Designers or Professional Architects would not care if we had the ability to import a cabinet handle or doorknob without having to manually place them. It’s not like we are taking money out of their pockets with such a basic software capability. After all, we paid $600 to use this software. Anyway, I am soliciting fellow Home Designer Pro customers to email Chief Architect at suggestions@chiefarchitect.com with this request, as well as posting your thoughts in this thread (assuming the Chief Architect moderators don't delete it).

Hello and thank you for your feedback. The Blumsafe catalog was released after the release of our newest version (Chief Architect X17). When we release the Home Designer equivalent of X17 (Home Designer 2026), you will then see availability for Home Designer. Catalogs that are released are available for the current version and future versions. They are not backward compatible. I will pass your feedback on to our catalog team to see if we can fix the issue you have discovered. Kind regards, Derek Chief Architect Software

Hello Everyone, I'm brand new to this software & am still finding my way through. I'm in Home Designer Pro 2025 (v. 26.3.0.10/Windows 10) & I'm working on a condo remodel in a multi story building that has a small closet for the air handler that needs to sit atop a 4" wood framed shelf, open below & finishes @ 18" above the floor. Can someone explain a good way to do this that doesn't interfere with the other framing structure around it? All walls surrounding this closet are 96" plate height, standard 3 1/2" studs with 1/2" wallboard on both sides. Thanks in advance for any advice. Keith

Use the Room Divider tool to create a small invisible room over the window or door, then add a manual shed roof over it. Adjust pitch and overhangs as needed — works great for awnings in Home Designer Pro 23

Use the Room Divider tool to create a small invisible room over the window or door, then add a manual shed roof over it. Adjust pitch and overhangs as needed — works great for awnings in Home Designer Pro 23