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I think I found it - just unselect "show drawing sheet" ??

OK, I went to "print preview" and was ready to print, then needed to go back and make changes. How do I close out "print preview" and get back to the original design view? Thanks -Kitchen.plan

Thank you for your replies. I did "Click on it. You will select the wall. Then Tab to select the CAD". Perfect. It was day #1 after four years away from Chief Architect. Bill

Sorry David here is the file. The CAD item is just the rectangle at top of drawing labeled "Chimney". I wanted to denote a location along the wall where an unused old chimney was located. A small issue, but since AutoCad is my basic drawing skill, wanted to learn for future reference. Appreciate you help. Bill Bath addition 1.plan

Hi, I'm Bill, new-ish user after idle for 4 years. I added a CAD item to my drawing, but now can not find a way to edit it. Or even delete it. Using Home Designer Architectural. Thanks

I received a response from Home Designer support. Yes, there was a glitch, I had to go into my hard drive documents and make changes to Home Designer Architectural 2019 Data folder. Got me going.

Ran the repair option no luck. Have submitted a request to Home Designer support.

Thanks Eric. Good to know I did not do something dumb.

Just spent an hour searching Home Designer for help on this issue - no luck. I did find an image which shows what I should see after going to File>New Plan. See image below. I get nothing like this. The "OK" button stays grayed out after I select units and template.

Of course we can't believe all we see online, but if you see a design that looks appropriate, follow up by looking for other references to verify. I don't accept anything I see online until I see other credible sources that agree. Another source of information is your city or county building department. Often they will provide typical plans and useful design sketches. You are paying tax $ for the service, use it! I

Garage stem wall? Slab only? That would be your decision. I'm thinking stem wall because that is what I'm used to. As a very basic place to start, you could just go to Google and enter "garage foundation" or "garage design" or similar queries. Select "images". You will be presented with about 46,700,000 results. You will not be the first to use this method...

Returning after two years away, and have downloaded an update. Now when I go to File>New Plan I get a screen (see image) where I am asked to choose units and type of template. After I do so, ...nothing. Can not click "OK", can not progress. Yes, I must be rusty after not using program, but can't even get started! Thanks much.

I have been working on material list and framing view for a couple of days so may be able to help. I upgraded to HD Architectural 2019, and NO you can not click on a framing member in List and go to Plan - or anywhere else. In Perspective Framing Overview you CAN use Adjust Material Definition to click on a framing member and be taken to a Define Material dialog. Once there, however, there is not much you can do. You can change stud spacing to anything your heart desires - 16", 24", 37", you name it. But you can not change floor joist, ceiling joist, or rafter spacing. Nor can you change joist or rafter size; floor joists are 11 7/8" I-joist @ 16", ceiling joist 2x6 @ 16", roof joists 2x10 24". One feature, maybe new in 2019, is the Cross Section Slider: go to 3D>Camera View Options. Upgrade costs $39. I'm a newbie, correct me if above is wrong. Mainly focusing on structural members. EDIT: You CAN click on some items in the material list then right click and Find Object in Plan. But for structural members it did not work for me.

Is there a way to identify items in the material list re: where they fit on the framing diagram? That is, if I see "2x10 header" in the material list, is there a way to see where it is located in the structure? Other than guessing? Thanks.

So true, thank you David. My first drafting class was in high school, 1958. A few things have changed. Bill

Eric, yes I was able to build it but not with your magic touch. Realize that much of this is a learning experience for me. Good point re: new gable porch roof aligned with main roof. Bill

Eric, yes you were exactly right. I am adding a covered porch at the front of the main structure. Obviously it is not complete. Wanted to get the walls and roof first. Should I upgrade to Pro? Will it help? Thanks much, Bill

OK I'm adding a simple porch with a ceiling and gable roof height lower than the gable roof of an existing house. All is well except one wall has a siding height lower than the top plate. I redefined the three new walls for a ceiling height of 96", so that the new gable roof will be lower than the existing roof behind. Can't get the porch walls right! What am I doing wrong? Thanks. Patrick 2.plan

Thank you Keith, yes that was my problem. I must have been changing default settings, as all walls, old and new changed. But I followed Eric's advice and got it right finally. Hey, I'm the rookie now, been using Home Designer Architectural for about four days. But my first drafting class was in 1958. Appreciate everyone's patience.

I'm trying to start a new wall at 90 degrees from another - and the new wall must have a different definition from the first. This is an addition to an existing house, so the addition will have walls of a different type (definition). I tried to use a break so that I could begin the new wall with a different definition. But it seems that this changes all the wall, , not just the new one. How do I do this? Thanks Bill Wells Home Design Architectural Widows 7

Thanks; I'm using Home Designer Architectural 2018. It seems my problem was not knowing Define Material Dialog is accessed through 3D. I finally found it. Bill Home Designer Architectural 2018

I'm new here. How do I access the Define Material Dialog? Need to adjust scale of floor materials, eg parquet. Thanks much. Glad I chose this software. Bill