solver

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  1. @BoDay1 Showing how to move a Label, and a bunch of other related/unrelated things.
  2. For this type of question, someone really needs the plan file to work with, and to understand exactly where the wall should locate.
  3. That's the first thing to try. Close Pro, then ... On Windows (don't know about a Mac, and I forgot to suggest you add that info to your signature) right click on a file, choose Send To, then Compressed (zipped) folder. If it's still too big, make a copy and delete things that are unneeded, furniture, cars, plants etc. Here is another video with some tips on getting started with the program > https://youtu.be/s-TcAHsiMjg
  4. @rrridenour If you attach your plan file, someone might offer real suggestions. Until then
  5. https://youtu.be/ALFNLvOZzbE https://youtu.be/TET1sfQ8qQ8
  6. Attaching the plan file will get you the best suggestion. I've never tried to understand these settings, but I believe you can get what you want using them.
  7. Some defaults are dynamic, some are not. The video shows changing existing walls to reflect your wants.
  8. I'm using manual dimensions in the video, but you can Auto Dimension first, then edit those dimensions to do what I show.
  9. Please post images directly -- no need to make a PDF of an image. This makes it easier for others as an image shows in the forum. Making and attaching a really simple plan that demonstrates the problem would be helpful. Lots of different settings and ways of doing things. One room over one room, deck on 2nd floor. Framing built as you would build it etc.
  10. In the video I show a Toggle Patterns tool. It may be found under the 3D menu. Architectural and Pro allow toolbar customization. Right click on a toolbar and choose Customize Toolbars. You may create new toolbars containing tools you frequently use and place them where you like. Toolbars will float -- drag into the drawing window, and dock in various places like the sides of the window.
  11. How did you get to where you are now? What page do you want to delete? Are you asking about the white Drawing Sheet? You may turn it off the same way it was turned on, via Print>Drawing Sheet Setup.
  12. Plan from video HDMainfloorplan (eric).zip
  13. I'd start by searching the Home Designer website for purlin and girt. A search on the forum for barn or maybe pole will likely find additional results.
  14. solver

    Floor Trusses

    @Garcia3 The problem is you have the OSB subfloor set as Framing in all (I did not check all rooms) rooms. Uncheck this and your trusses build correctly. I did a video last night showing this and how to correct it but had upload problems then, and again as I write this.
  15. Delete the slab and use a Porch room type. Experiment with the ceiling height of the carport. I used an absolute height of 96.5".
  16. Will the vanity be built as a larger single cabinet, or will it be built with multiple cabinets? Selecting the sink uses the same method as is used elsewhere. Select the cabinet, Tab to select the sink. You won't be able to copy it, just move it. You may place a sink from the library outside the cabinet, then manually position on the countertop.
  17. When you group select them and send to layout, they will all be grouped together in a layout box. I'm not understanding the problem, I suppose.
  18. Why are you modeling trusses? They will need to be designed by a truss manufacturer and you will include their data sheets in your plan. Sub Fascia controls the position of the soffit. Trusses build between roof and ceiling planes. Place a ceiling plane (shown in green) where you want the bottom of the truss and the truss will fill in.
  19. I'd suggest redrawing your plans if you are considering upgrading to a current version. There have been so many changes and enhancements in the last 14 years, and those older plans will bring along lots of baggage. I just looked at your website. Shouldn't you be looking at Chief Architect instead of Home Designer?
  20. Select a truss in 3D or Section/Elevation and see how it may be reshaped.
  21. Use Edit Area to copy/paste into a new plan.
  22. Open the wall that's there, or draw in a new one, look on the Roof panel, Roof Cuts Wall at Bottom. Setting does just what it says. Can be a bit stubborn but it usually works. Come back if you cannot get it to work and I'll look at the plan.