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26 minutes ago, BadgerEngineer said:

Is there a way to change the layers of the roof in HDP

Yes there is. Open a roof plane and check the settings you may change.

For the best help, someone would need more details on what this overhang needs to look like. My image is using a thick roof plane, but you might consider using a sloped soffit.

@TallDesign

Tip: See how clear my Vector View image is?

As shown, I had no problem. Place 2 outlets, select one and raise it, then center it over the other.

If this isn't working for you, attach a simple plan file -- 4 walls and your 2 outlets.

Start a new plan. Copy the defaults to your plan.

The default for new plans is a framed floor, not a 4' slab.

It sounds like you somehow changed it to a slab. To change it back, you need to input the new structure. The program does not know what you want, so it needs to be done manually. It's common to change the floor structure defaults to match an existing structure, or to match what is needed on a new build.

If you have the defaults set correctly, and if the rooms are set to use the default floor structure they will change automatically (there is a Default checkbox next to the floor structure settings for a room). If the rooms are not using the defaults (checkbox is unchecked) you need to check it. You can multi select all the rooms and do it at once.

Not suggesting you did this, but many new users make changes without understanding what they are changing. The program does a good job with its default settings, and most are easily changed if needed.

@mrecjohns

Always best to start a new thread with a question, even when you have what seems like the same question as the OP.

To answer the question, you need Pro and manual roof planes to do what you want.

Use 2 stairs. 

@mthd97

11 hours ago, mthd97 said:

Roof building will always follow walls.

Not always true.

11 hours ago, mthd97 said:

If you can click on the wall on the RHS that you want a full gable to build over

What is "RHS"? 

11 hours ago, mthd97 said:

For the middle gable, place a temporary wall where you want the gable to build and follow the same process as above.

I'm sure there is a wall defining the porch that is set to Full Gable already, so where would the temporary wall go?

I'm sure the OP and others reading this in the future would like to learn how to make the auto roof builder create the roof above. Maybe you could upload a plan showing your settings?

While you might be able to somehow force the auto roof builder to do what you want, switching to using the manual roof tools will be far simpler.

For the best help, attach your plan file. 14MB file size limit, and the plan cannot be open when you upload (or Zip). Usually just need the plan and not a full backup.

Thinking as a builder/remodeler (which I am) and as a designer (what I often pretend to be), I'll suggest eliminating the porch gable. 

For many questions, and this is one of them, attaching your plan file will help someone help you. So many possible settings and ways of doing things, having the file eliminates lots of back and fourth.

14MB size limit. Zip or remove unneeded things like furniture, cars etc. if it's larger. Close the program before zipping and attaching.

You set the Balcony room to have no roof?

Frustrating isn't it, but that's just how the program works.

It normally happens when floor or ceiling heights differ between rooms.

Floor framing is located on the floor below, so to see it, you need to use Reference Display.

Here I've changed the Reference Display Layer Set to show only floor joists, and left the default red line color.

The Open Below space has no floor joists, while the room to the right does.

Reference Display is handy for all types of things.

2 hours ago, JoeJC1 said:

I attached the file also if that helps.

Nothing attached.

A couple of tips on images for posting here. 

Use Vector View unless you need to show Textures. 

Use these settings: 

And experiment with the other camera settings, especially Ambient Occlusion

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6 minutes ago, derose said:

What options does premier have that pro doesn't.

Lots. Download the trial and see for yourself. If you search around on the Home Designer website, (or contact sales) you can find a comparison PDF.

It's a lot more money, but if you are a pro, I cannot imagine using Home Designer.

I'll guess it's the way your concrete foundation walls are defined. Try moving what I assume is the drywall to the interior wall layer instead of the main layer.

Works for me. Have you read the documentation on Walkthrough?

I never noticed, but it seems Suite does not display trim.

Probably need to do in 3D.

54 minutes ago, KWScott said:

Like a Dollhouse View, top down, but with no perspective?

Only in Pro.

Something like this?

For many questions, and this is one of them, attaching your plan file will help someone help you. So many possible settings and ways of doing things, having the file eliminates lots of back and fourth.

14MB size limit. Zip or remove unneeded things like furniture, cars etc. if it's larger. Close the program before zipping and attaching.

And attaching a simple plan file giving someone something to work with is also helpful.