DavidJPotter

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  1. Your edited plan file is attached below. DJP DJP.zip
  2. Materials are assigned via the wall's Specification dialog box - Materials Tab, past that there are lots of other tools to make changes with. DJP
  3. Importing a symbol (.skp) file requires you to give the symbol a name and it is then locatable via that name in the "User Catalog" section of the Library Browser. I can be assigned in "Edit - Default Settings - Cabinet - Door/Drawer tab" if you have Pro, not so sure about Architectural or Suite, take a look. DJP
  4. Turn off "Auto Build Roofs", then make your Room Specification Dialog changes per room-Ceiling height. For more detailed advice, post your plan file and more information as to your finished look. DJP
  5. Those tools already exist in Chief Architect Premier X15 and they are COOL! DJP
  6. Turn ON " Auto Rebuild Terrain" found in the Terrain Specification Dialog. DJP
  7. We need to know what software you are using, a picture or sketch of what you wish the roof to look like and ideally a copy of your .plan file. A rule of thumb for roof geometry is and it is locked to the geometry of your floor plan and its ceiling heights. DJP
  8. A common practice for remodeling projects is to first create a relationally correct "as Built" of the existing conditions of the project and then make a copy (save-as) of that renaming it "Proposed" project when in you then make your changes (demo walls, altered electric, fixtures etc. ). You then print both views as plans so the project, start to finish gets graphically communicated. DJP
  9. I have Home Designer Pro...there is no "layer setting" That is not true, please look again, it is there and has been being there in every version of Home Designer and Chief software for over a decade. DJP
  10. Open "Display Options dialog "Tools - Layer Settings - Display Options where you will then find all named layers alphabetically listed. What you are interested in are the "R" layers under the "Room" category ( Rooms, Room Labels , Room, Interior Area, Interior Dimensions and lastly Rooms, Standard Area ). This is discussed in detail in your Reference Manual ( Help - Reference Manual ) DJP
  11. Call Sales tomorrow and upgrade from Architectural to Home Designer Pro. DJP
  12. I looked at your file. What version of Home Designer do you have? Only if you have Pro will you be able to accomplish this roof geometry I believe. The auto roof generator is not really "automatic" but rather a mechanical routine with boundaries. DJP
  13. Can you also post a sketch or photo to help illustrate more what you wish as an outcome? DJP
  14. Can be done in Chief Premier but not in Home Designer. In the attached image I did this model for a company in Hawaii back in old X12 using tools no Home Designer software has. DJP