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Please note that you do not have a sub floor installed on top of your joists . That gap is for the subfloor layer.

I am contemplating getting Chief full version but thought I would check to see if anyone knew what will be added in Pro 2022 and if there is enough new things then maybe I won't need to spend the 2-3 thousand dollars to buy chief.

David I realise we are not truss engineers but shouldn't both sides of a truss be the same , I think I have wall heights etc. the same or am I missing something.

Thanks for your reply.

I guess Vertical Sections are Modifiable but not Horizontal door sections.

Thanks David , I do understand that but it just didn't look right on the plans and I thought we could change the number of panels in a dr.

Why do my roof trusses frame differently from one side to the other ?

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I am doing a large garage that has an Over head Garage Door 20' wide by 12' high . How do I change the number of panels on the door from 4 panels to 6 in height . I can't seem to find how to do that. 4 Panels Just don't look proper and a 12' high door would have 6 panels not 4.

Thanks. 

A Question , Where is the best website to get Residential Section Views and details that are modifiable to suit a particular plan.

I have been searching and have found several but what do most of you use other than manually inputting the info.

Thanks.

Sorry I misunderstood . That will work . Thankyou so much . Take Care

Yes I have tried that but it has to lay on top of the truss at the same angle as the roof . Like plywood on the roof.

2x4 strapping across the top of the roof trusses to receive the roof steel at the same 4/12 angle as the roof

I am drawing a pole barn style building with trusses 24" on center and Steel sheathing . It will have 2x4 strapping across the trusses and steel over that.

How Do I do the 2x4 roof strapping @ 24" o.c. across the trusses.? they are 4/12 pitch. 

I can't seem to get it to work.

Found it , thanks for your help.

Hello Everyone , I am just getting back to it after being sick awhile and my brain isn't functioning the way it should because I know this is easy but I can't wrap my head around it.

I am just starting drawings for a Florida Room on the back of a house , the trusses will have a span of 22' with a 10" raised heel for insulation sitting on 2x6 framed walls. Outside pitch is 5/12 , inside pitch is 3/12 overhangs will be left long to be trimmed on site to match existing roof. I know I found a video on how this was done pretty much but can't remember where I saw it .

Any help would be appreciated , Thankyou and take care.

I just installed the new program update for HD2021 but I have no idea what was updated .

Anyone have an idea what the update was ?

21 minutes ago, DavidJPotter said:

Please read this Help article on the Home Designer Website and see if it leads you to a solution.

 

DJP

Got them back sir , had to reset to factory defaults . Thank you very much.

My toolbar across the top of my page has disappeared , tried clicking on toolbar and nothing happens . It was there yesterday but when I turned on this morning it isn't there.

1 hour ago, DavidJPotter said:

Whether you have a Mac or PC, make sure all software drivers (mouse, hardware etc) are updated. Make sure your have not contracted some sort of malware or computer virus. When was the last time you cleaned the dirt and dust from the components in your case or laptop?

 

I have been using this software for 24 years and the only times I have had problems like you describe was always caused by one or more of the above. That is where you should start.

 

You might also post a copy of your problem plan for others to download and  inspect to see it if is the plan file and not your computer.

 

DJP

I have contacted support , waiting for reply.

1 hour ago, DavidJPotter said:

I helped beta Test Chief Premier 2021 (aka X12) and find it improved over 2020 or X11, I am sure the Home Designer titles that will be based upon it will be improved as well. You can always download a "Trial Version" and see for yourself.

 

DJP

I am just downloading the trial version , Thanks David for all you do.

Anyone upgrade to HD2021 and if so what do you think ?

Hello Again . I have been working on a plan for a bit but today when I turned on HD 2020 and opened the plan I am working on it started acting strange , curser jumping all over and such and zooming in jumps . I clicked on a door that they wanted changed and everything froze , all I get is the dreaded swirling blue circle.

Any one else have this issue or do I call support.

While doing a plan I think I have sent everything correctly for Dimensioning however when I add a dimension one side (arrow) snaps correctly to the framing layer the way I set it but the other side (arrow) snaps to the drywall not the framing layer (stud).

What did I miss ?

I know we are not truss designers but is there a way or a tutorial on how to show Hip Roof Truss Layout in HD Pro.

3 hours ago, DavidJPotter said:

In plan view and for each camera view (including the framing overview) EACH have their OWN "Display Options" dialog. While in a framing overview camera view, open "Tools - Display Options" dialog for that camera view and see if the missing objects (named alphabetically) are checked "on" or "off".

 

DJP

Yes I figured it out David Thanks , Just another senior moment.

When I do a framing overview of my design I cannot get my sub-fascia and lookouts to show on my plan 

What am I missing or do I need to draw manually ?

I figured it out .