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  1. With Architectural it's important to have auto rebuild roofs on as you work, and focus on getting the roof correct as you work on the plan.
  2. That's what I would do using Pro or Chief because I can control floor and ceiling framing easily. Probably do this with Architectural too, but you will need to manipulate various dimensions to get the look you want. With Architectural, I would experiment with using a thick ceiling finish. To increase that wall height, increase the ceiling height in the rooms, then add that same amount to the Ceiling Finish. And please delete your thread on ChiefTalk via Moderator Actions near the top of the page. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/41697-how-do-i-heighten-front-walls-on-top-floor-without-higher-internal-ceilings/
  3. Probably on a different level -- 0 or A
  4. You will need the same (or newer) version/date as was used by the person using Chief. As an example, if they used X15, you will need at minimum, the 2024 version of Pro.
  5. solver

    Can I open a plan?

    The Chief plan needs to have this setting checked. You will probably not be able to edit some things. Depending on your needs, might be best to simply redraw. And you always need to say which Home Designer title (Suite, Architectural or Pro) you are using.
  6. Only in Pro, not an option in Architectural or Suite.
  7. You can set your newels to a 0" width, then place them manually (choose from library). To force a full newel against a wall, pull the railing back from the wall, draw a Room Divider wall perpendicular to the railing, then another Room Divider from it to the wall forming a T. Select the perpendicular Room Divider and move it close to the wall -- maybe 1/16" away. Then drag the railing wall letting it snap to the perpendicular Room Divider.
  8. I'm not sure anyone here can help. Suggest contacting Chief Architect https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/#contact
  9. I'm guessing a Chief Architect user has been involved. From your image above Architectural does not have a Kitchen & Bath Layer Set Give us some background on what you are working with.
  10. How to Convert to CAD from Chief Architect Are you using Home Designer? If so, what title and version? What is CAD? Are you asking about a DXF or DWG file? Probably -- did you look?
  11. I imaging you want 2 roof planes and not 3. The one on the front side should be contiguous and not divided. Delete the one shown on the 1st floor, drag the one above across.
  12. The error message says it all. See if you can find the missing item in this list and replace it.
  13. Tell us what product you are using -- Pro 2024 or other. Close the software, attach the plan file.
  14. In Home Designer, all imported symbols like your door handle are imported as a symbol type Fixture and that cannot be changed. To make your handle available to a cabinet, it needs to be a symbol type Hardware. Changing the Component ID does not do this (that info is for the Materials List). You will need to manually place the handle on the cabinet.
  15. @MadMacks This shows what y-g-m-n said above.
  16. Open Help, search stairs. That panel is set to attach to the surface, and not recess. Check the 3D Warehouse (google it) for symbols you might use.
  17. Use a Glass House view to look at the back of the cabinet. And why are you asking? Are you seeing a problem?
  18. When you reference a video, it helps to provide a link.
  19. Think about the instructions you are giving the program. See if this gives you an idea.
  20. Using the Foundation Wall tool, draw the footers on the foundation level.
  21. Home Designer does not have the settings to directly change the roof structure to do what you want. If it's important, you could hire someone (not me) with Chief to create the roof structure. They would not need to draw anything, just set roof defaults.