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Not automatically (as in changing a setting). Don't use the U shaped stair tool, just draw in the sections and connect with landings. Here is a link to a video on stairs that may help. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/14826-stair-layout/?do=findComment&comment=125770

Problems like this are sometimes the result of out of date video card driver software, especially on Windows. Try doing an update. We need the plan file, not a dwg to review, and please post screen captures instead of a PDF when possible.

Suggest you go back to the thread on ChiefTalk. Near the top of the page, click Moderator Actions and delete the thread.

Attach your plan file with a saved camera -- and if you have multiple saved cameras, say which one. I don't have Pro 2021. Does it show the settings I recommended in your ChiefTalk post? If not you can reshape the layout box to only show what you want using a standard elevation.

When asking about symbols like a pendant light, it's important to say what light you are using -- name and catalog. Some symbols have special settings that are unavailable to Home Designer users that those of us using Chief have access to. Sometimes it's a problem with the symbol. Also, posting a simple plan with the problem symbol works too. And it is best to continue in the original thread so all the information is in a single place. Others search and read these threads too.

You need to turn on the Ceiling Plane layer in your camera view layer sets.

You will need to close Pro before you attach.

I copied your data above, added a description to the first line and the import seemed to work.

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@Casey4965 A couple of tips. Home Designer is not Revit or AutoCAD. For problems like this it's helpful to have a plan file to review. It just saves time, allows someone to see exactly what you have done, and prevents guessing. Try to show, or clearly describe the end result. You may not know the best way to model something. New users often lack knowledge of the different tools available, and do not understand the side effects and interrelations between the various tools and objects. Always keep the big picture in mind. In the image above, I placed two partitions and removed the crown between them. In my made up example, that was simple to do, but the method I used may or may not work for your project.

I'm not even sure what you are doing. Attach your plan file, or a simple one that demonstrates the problem and someone will have a look.

You are missing some core concepts about how the program works. Understanding room definition is key to working with the program. Think about a room in a house, very broadly, it is a space defined by (usually) 4 walls. Try drawing 4 walls to create such a space. You can now select the room, and change many settings, and Auto Exterior Dimensions will work. Your wall shows a length of 2500 (you do not say how you drew the wall to that dimension), because that's how your default dimension settings work. Dimensions go to the Main Layer, but may be changed to the exterior surface in Dimension Defaults. I believe you may manually adjust individual dimensions, snapping the extension line to another point too. You should understand the Resize About settings found under Defaults>Walls>General Wall. There is a tutorial linked via the Help menu that will help you learn to work with the program. People use two methods when inputting a plan where they only have a paper copy. 1) Simply draw the exterior walls to get them in place, without exact dimensions. Then work around the plan, usually in a clockwise direction changing each wall to have the correct length. 2) Setting up their defaults, then carefully entering each wall in its correct position and to its correct length. Suggestion: Learn to work with the program and not against it. And this thread has some general information about using the forum, and some links to some self help resources.

Please attach images of the problem areas.

That has nothing to do with the problem. It's just annoying to me having all the automation turned on -- roofs, dimensions, framing etc. Just set the defaults and draw, or open the/a room and remove the ceiling. I've never seen this not work.

Not simply. You might need to understand patterns and textures and how they differ. Elevations typically show patterns (lines) not textures, and patterns may be toggled on or off via the 3D Menu. Color may be toggled on or off via the Edit Active View tool, or there is a dedicated tool in the toolbar that by default is against the far right of the window that will also do it. You should also be able to set color off as the default in Defaults for specific camera types. This thread has some helpful links and shows how to complete your signature.

Show us some images so we see what you see. Attach the plan file (close Suite first) so someone has something to troubleshoot. Please ask questions in Q&A, Tips & Techniques is where you share your tips and techniques. Still driving that Morgan?

What I was referring to is this: "If you simply wish to have a single room with a common rafter vault just open that room's Specification Dialog - Structure Tab and there turn off that room's "Flat Ceiling Over this room" check box.".

For many questions, someone will need to know what software you are using -- Suite, Architectural or Pro, and the year -- 2013, 2014 etc. Not all defaults are dynamic, that is, once something is drawn using the current default set, changing defaults will not change what is already there. Reread what David said above to solve your problem, and let us know your software for the best answer.

You do understand none of the Home Designer products do curved roofs (except for a curved roof dormer). You can fake them with Pro, but it's tedious. And as David mentioned, with Pro, just learn the manual roof tools.

What is "not filling in"? It's helpful to have an image (screen capture) showing the issue so we see what you see.