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Try this in a new plan. Build your first floor, then add a 1 1/2" tall 2nd floor. You will need to adjust the 2nd floor, floor structure. Build a roof.

Open the Build Foundation dialog and take a look.

I don't think I disagree with anything above. The problem is that deck framing is not included in defaults, and there are no tools to draw a Deck Joist, for example. If you are drawing a deck manually, then you are using the standard framing tools. Here is my suggestion. Auto build a deck. Select each member you want to use and add fill. You only need one of each. Delete the unfilled items. Now you have a virtual pile of lumber to use as you build your deck. Add this tool to your toolbars. when you need a joist, click your filled joist, click this tool to copy and paste in place, then drag or point-to-point into place. Learn about Transform/Replicate to distribute joist instead of placing individuals.

You could build your foundation (basement) then use Edit>Edit Area to Cut what's on floor 1, and Paste/Hold Position onto level 0.

There is no specific framing for decks -- no Deck Joist, no Deck Beam etc. When manually framing, you are using Joist and Beams, which may have a default fill. Tell us about the process you are using and we can probably be more helpful.

It does not really matter what floor your basement is drawn on. The standard is to start by drawing the first floor walls, then automatically build the foundation, but people place the basement on floor 1 all the time. Are you drawing an entire house, or just the basement level.

Goto: https://www.homedesignersoftware.com Search for moldings. See if you can find a how to.

The simple solution is to either lock the roof plane layer, or turn their display off.

I always say no to this question. Jo Ann always (fortunately) reminds us there is a way.

No. For your flat roofs, look for Shapes, then Closed in the library. They are on the Geometric Shapes layer (or something like that).

@CorkyH

What did you try? You can go into the toolbar folder and delete the toolbars there. HD will rebuild them from a copy on the next run.

Try Preferences -> Reset Options -> Reset Toolbars This will reset to defaults so you may loose any changes you have made. Right click on a toolbar, then Toolbars Is the missing toolbar checked to display?

And this is why I always try to suggest people start a new thread and reference the older one. People rarely look at what's above when someone adds on to an existing thread. Thanks for the update.

How about uploading a plan, or a couple of images showing how this fixes the problem.

What you see is the way the program works. Normally you draw with Angle Snaps on -- at least that's how the people that developed the program think. When you turn Angle Snaps off, the cursor changes to remind you. I always leave Angle Snaps on, and never have a problem. Search Help for "pointer icons" (with the quotes) for more info.

How do you spline them? You can Change Line to Arc on the straight ones, but that's not splines -- or maybe it is?

I've never understood the Spline Sidewalk in Home Designer. In Chief when you create a Spline Sidewalk, you can select Advanced Splines and get additional control much like you are wanting, but this does not seem to be the case in Pro. I'd contact support and ask. The documentation is really poor in describing this feature.

Does this happen with all plans, or at least other plans?

There is an awning over awning. I was thinking about Opening Indicators, but it seems Architectural does not have these.

Open your window, review the available types and settings. You don't have the option for a fixed over operable unit.

The title bars in layout are just CAD lines. Turn on the Drawing Sheet (not necessary, just serves to help with positioning), draw what you need, import your PDF or images, print.

The Home Designer website is full of articles and videos. Starting your search there will find content from the website and forum. Suggest searching for bow window.