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You can share your plan no matter its size by using Dropbox, One Drive or Google Drive and then share the link to that file for download here. DJP

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The software is programmed to consider the entire construct "the structure". I first started using this software when I was working for a remodeling company. The method I then developed was to make a replica of the existing home and then create a copy of that, calling it "Proposed". To the Proposed, I then added the addition, usually adding the roof system of the addition manually rather than "Automatically" so I can control the exact nature of the added roof planes. You could then compare the "Living Area" of the "Existing or As Built" square footage to the "Proposed" model's square footage to see how much is added. When you start creating Permit Drawings, you use the "As built" as you "Demo Plan" and your "Proposed" to show the changes and additions. In terms of the Materials List, new users commonly do not know the program well enough to make the model perfect due to a lack of 3D modeling skills. It took me years of creating plans and 3D views to learn the software well enough to obtain an accurate materials list. Until I did learn how to do that I just did it the old fashioned way with a calculator and a pad of paper along with my knowledge of building practices. DJP

Commonly Porch outer walls should be "railing walls" set to display posts or columns, with or without railing. You should be able to change line style, color and line weight of the lines of any object in the software. I think you must acknowledge that the software is pre-programmed to do what it does and acknowledging that fact one would also have to accept that it may not fit, in all ways "what your boss wants or likes". DJP

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I think you are right in that the back up is for those who are not computer savvy. You will do as you wish but I think having manual roof tools and layout sheets to print to is worth the additional funds one exchanges for Home Designer Pro over Architectural or Suite. DJP

I downloaded your plan, thank you for sharing it (I already have "7Zip).Your plan looks perfect in a Full Camera as Jo_Ann predicted. You ought to read the section of the Reference Manual on "Camera Types". The image you posted was probably using a "Floor Camera" which by default, only shows the floor on which it was created, excluding the upper and lower floors. DJP

This is more a point of placing the house on your lot in such a way that enhances your view, drainage, local weather stresses and the economy of the dirt-work required to accept the intended home.You may wish to consult with a State Licensed Structural Engineer for advice. DJP

Please share a copy of your problem plan file so helpers can then look and see what is "wrong". DJP

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I was able to repair the out of alignment wall and roof plane edge but only in Home Designer Pro/Chief Premier. If your walls are aligned properly, floor to floor, the auto roof generator should get it right but did not in this case. DJP PS: if you intend to download and use the attached plan file MAKE SURE THE AUTO-ROOF GENERATOR IS OFF FIRST. FARMHOUSE_2.plan

My mistake was simply opening the wall spec dialog and by selecting it I saw no out of alignment indicator like you did. It looked OK in an overview camera. I did not check it from the inside, my bad. I agree with Eric, in that this is improper function, so it should be refereed to Tech Support for evaluation. DJP

I am sorry you are having some difficulty. Being a user of Home Designer and Chief Premier for almost 25 years, I have never had this happen in any version or title. I would first suspect a video card problem as the most probable source to address, does it meet minimum requirements for using Home Designer software? Are its software drivers up to date and not corrupted? Are you using export image command or are you doing a screen capture (control key - Print Screen), Snip It or some other method? Take a look. DJP

Thank you for sharing your plan. When I opened it the dutch gable looks perfect. I checked the walls on the first floor and the wall above, they are the same exact wall type and they are NOT out of alignment at all. I do not know what to tell you, I found nothing wrong, nothing out of place-good job. DJP

Please post a copy of your plan so others that would help you can then do so. DJP

In Pro and in Premier while in a cross section camera, one can click on an existing gable wall which then displays that walls "poly line" and its corner handles which can then be used to reshape that walls shape. This can only be done when you manually pull back the Roof plane poly-line's edges so they do not overhang that walls extents. With patience, one can then shape that wall in any configuration they wish. The only limiter is your own patience and willingness to obtain what you wish. DJP

It is not at all obvious from your images, what you did want but did not get (except the one gable you "red-lined". Please share with those who would help you, exactly What Software you are using (HD Pro, Architectural or Suite etc and the year of release of that software please). Then share a copy of your problem plan so we can LOOK at that plan file's settings and thus help you find a soluton. DJP

Share a copy of your plan file and I will then give it a go, if you like. DJP

Done in Chief Premier manually but this method also works in HD Pro as well: DJP

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The part I missed, sorry DJP

I forgot to show you how to raise a gable, sorry but basically you form a room on the second floor, centered upon the second floor and then raise the ceiling height of that room to the height you intend to raise the gable. the exterior wall you then break off from the one long wall using the "Break Wall Tool"a and then program the selected segment and designate that wall segment via its Roof Tab to be a gable wall. The raised ceiling will cause the resulting gable to rise above the adjoining roof planes. DJP

Sorry, the trial version does not allow "saving" so no edited file is available but you can do as I did in the video easily. I did two videos because I forgot about some of your questions. Video # 1 Video #2 DJP

I have used a LogiTech M-U0007 mouse with my desktop and another LogiTech wireless mouse with my Laptop for years. DJP