Thanks all for your input as well as your advice Katalyst. The program wasn't responding appropriately. After closing the program along with a restart, I was able to achieve what I wanted with the soffit idea.
Hi dgolfnut,
Just wondering if you found a solution? I am currently creating my home (construction start in 2 months) and dealing with the same issue. I'm wanting to create 48" cultured stone panels at grade. Suite 2015.