losttrail

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  1. 44 minutes ago, Jo_Ann said:

    Too much to explain, so I've uploaded a replica sample of your roof  (done in HDA 2018).  This replica  has 'auto build roof' still turned on.
    You will need to look at all the settings.  The wall you call the 'hub' needs to have the overhang extended (2nd floor).  


    When the roof looks like what you want, you then TURN OFF auto build roof.
    You can THEN set the 2nd floor room to 'open below' (with no ceiling),  and also return some of the details to 'normal'.

     

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    Chevron prow roof.plan

    Thanks JoAnn. I think I see where I was running into problems. Had my wall breaks in the wrong spots.

  2. I'm beginning to think that HD Architectural 2020 will not do this. I have no selections like David shows, cannot edit roof planes, cannot get anything to work like David did since I don't have those menu functions.

     

    I think this lends credence to my thought that Architectural is not capable of these functions. Next to last line shown:

     

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  3. 10 minutes ago, solver said:

     

    Search my YouTube channel (link in my signature) for dimensions. There are I think 2 that may help.

     

    I did this just to have something to talk about -- is it what you want? If not, what needs to change? Once we understand your goal, someone might be able to help you get there.

     

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    Hi Eric. That is exactly what I'm striving for!

     

    I think maybe with DJP's video I may be able to get there, IF HD Architectural 2020 is capable of all those functions. Now that I understand a bit more, I'll give it a go and see where I get. Thanks!

  4. 25 minutes ago, DavidJPotter said:

     

    DJP

    Thanks DJP, very informative. Also, thanks for not sending me the file. I would much rather figure it out with your video as help. That creates a better brain 'wrinkle' of knowledge for me to work through it. Much appreciated!

  5. 17 hours ago, solver said:

    If you will attach your plan file -- close the program first, someone might have a go at this, or at least create something that is visually what you want.

    Here it is. Each 'wing' is intended to be 40' x 30' and the horizontal wall in the Family room should be 32' unless that become too unwieldly for the roof pitches to match and meet.. Sadly I cannot figure out how to get accurate dimensions in this software without some other wall or corner moving.

     

    Doesn't work like CADKey, MasterCAM, SolidWorks, BobCAD, SurfCAM, ProE or the other CAD/CAM products I've used over the decades. But then they are are for Mechanical design.

    Chevron_Full_2020.plan

  6. On 10/1/2020 at 10:40 AM, rangerrick said:

    I did this using Home Designer Pro 2021, I'm aware you are using Architectural 2020.
    I'm not sure if this is your desired result, but the first image shows how this was done.

    Auto rebuild roofs turned on.

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    Here's what I'm needing to achieve. I can't get this figured out even though I've seen homes with a roof line like this built.

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  7. I have tried every way I can think of to get this to have the correct roof, but nothing works. As a novice, I know it's probably me.

     

    Designing a 'chevron' foot print house. SIPS exterior walls & roof, no flat ceilings inside, crawl space and/or partial basement, still evaluating cost. "Wings" are 30' x 50' each, center 'hub' (kitchen, living, 3/4 bath) horizontal wall is 32' long. Also along this 32' wall, we want an arctic entry outside with a deck.

     

    Wanting gable roof on wing ends, hub horizontal wall. Prow front should be High Shed/Gable Wall, correct?

     

    I've tried building the wings first with gable walls then adding the hub. Tried building the hub then adding wings.

     

    I feel there is something I'm missing. Any help is appreciated.

     

    Jerry

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  8. 1 hour ago, solver said:

    Have you considered the volume of that large room? Heating and cooling, and just generally how people will feel dwarfed in the space. Our goal is to have 12' wall height on the side walls and go up from there on a 4:12 pitch roof and whatever the engineer comes up with on the scissor truss or use TJI joists.

     

     

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    Yes. But this software is not adjusting the 1st floor wall height no matter how I change it. Tried making the 1st floor walls 48" but nothing chaged.

  9. 2 hours ago, solver said:

    Making a room on the 1st floor directly under the monitor allows you to raise its ceiling.

     

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    So I have to create a room within a room to get rid of the 2nd floor walls? That's just goofy.

  10. 3 hours ago, solver said:

    I raised the ceiling in the 2nd floor room.

     

    Remember that ceilings control where the roof builds.

     

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    Hi Eric.

    I started over and created this: Capture.png. I do not have flat ceilings inside since we are wanting vaulted ceilings using scissor trusses or TJI joists.

     

    Now the issue is that the bottom of the 2nd floor walls are showing inside well below the ceiling: Capture2.png

     

    What am I not getting?

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  11. On 7/29/2019 at 6:45 PM, solver said:

    Post the plan file for the best help. Close Architectural first.

    My apologies Eric.

    Running a small business and remodelling our current house sometimes leaves very little time for the 'want to' stuff.

    I have attached my creation.

    Monitor Shouse.plan

  12. 6 hours ago, solver said:

    There are multiple ways to do this. 

     

    Here I've defined a center room with a higher ceiling.

     

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    You might also create a 2nd floor room that would do the same.

     

    You may want to get the roof correct, then turn off auto rebuild and complete the interior walls.

     

     

    What's the problem?

    Maybe I'm not getting the elevation of the 2nd floor correct?

    1. I keep getting 'voids' in the triangular section between what appears to be the ceiling of the first floor and the roof of the first floor. I have the first floor set as NOT having a flat ceiling.

    2. I cannot get the 2nd floor to allow me to pick "Open to below", it's always greyed out.

  13. Hello.

    I recently upgraded from Home Designer Suite 2018 to Home Designer Architectural 2020.

    We are getting ready to start building our retirement home back in my home of Montana. We have decided that we want a Monitor style Pole barn look, see the attached image. Still discussing with builder as to whether structure will be traditional stick framing 2x6 or pole barn.

     

    I can get the mail floor designed, no problem. What I am having trouble with is the 2nd "floor" structure. In our case, that feature will NOT be an actual floor since we are done with stairs. We just love the look and want it for light and ventilation.

     

    I have found the threads for pole barn design here in this forum, but they do not address the Monitor style, just simple gable roof. Looking for info on how to design the 2nd 'floor' roof and have it open to below.

     

    Again, I don't need to design for pole barn structure, I can use standard 6" exterior walls. I just need to get the style so I can submit to our builder and we can then determine if he will construct by standard 2x6 stick frame or pole barn. He has many years of experience in both and we have seen multiple examples in person of his work on both and have talked with many of his customers, some of which will be our neighbors.

     

    Hopefully HD Architectural 2020 is capable of this and I'm just missing something.

     

    Thanks!

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