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  1. 13 hours ago, andr0id said:

    Well, that looks pretty darn cool.

    I hope you are building it yourself because nobody else will know how!

     

    Oh, and it's crazy how close our site plans are...

    Take a look at my plans for my Colorado home here...

     

    https://3d-viewer.chiefarchitect.com/go?share=540529367335329

     

    that house is a bit out of date, here's the latest version

     

    https://3d-viewer.chiefarchitect.com/go?share=490704759003197

     

     

     

     

    Hi...

     

    Thanks... 

     

    LOL - while I am attempting to be as accurate with my plans as I am able - given my skill and limited functionality of the software I chose - I'm certainly no builder... I'm just trying to nail down the look of what I want so I can have the discussion with the builder - it will be up to the him to make it happen or tell me it's impossible or too expensive.

     

    Yeah - pretty similar use of space - I liked the idea of a walk out basement to utilize typically unused space and the slope of the land where I plan to build this facilitates the design. Hah - I could probably fit a piano in the basement den. Nice job on your plan !

     

    Regards,
    Scott

     

  2. 3 hours ago, Rookie65 said:

    I don't know if Suite has the ability, yet maybe you could open up your roof framing view, copy a rafter from each side and move them down along the "Z" axis to get them to the level you want. Then "transform/replicate" along the X or Y axis @ 16" oc to make them all show?

     

    Hi Keith,

     

    Thanks for responding.

    :)

     

    Yeah - I don't think I can do anything but look at the "framing".

     

    I bit the bullet and modeled it all externally and then imported it - LOL - it took some doing - but it really changes the flavor of the ceiling.

     

    TestRafters_2

     

    Regards,

    Scott

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  3. 13 hours ago, andr0id said:

    I made some beams in SketchUp at correct angle and with plumb end and then imported them. It works ok for visualization.

     

    I think you need Chief to do real exposed beams in the program.

     

     

    Hi...

     

    Thanks - I was afraid of that - LOL - good thing I know how to 3D model. This went pretty smoothly as I added a 16" shape hidden in the roof as part of each rafter pair - that way it snaps and stacks to 16" on center. The real mother will be getting the ends to meet properly on the two gable intersections. Hmm - perhaps it might be better to build the entire roof and walls in my modeling software - then build all the rafters as a single unit ?

     

    Visible Rafter Testing

    TestRafters

     

    Regards,
    Scott

  4. 1 hour ago, DanatCV said:

    I use the soffit tool to create exposed beams, scissor trusses, etc.

    Hi...

     

    Thanks for the response - I looked - it doesn't appear that the "Sofit Tool" adjusts to sloped ceilings in my version - doesn't appear to be any real controls that would address it either.

     

    Regards,

    Scott

  5. 1 hour ago, DIG5050 said:

    You can make that type lattice or pediment using a combination of normal and sloped soffits, or a custom countertop in HDPro. 
     

    I can’t say if those same resources are available in Suite. 

     

    Hi...

     

    Thanks. I'll take a gander...

     

    Regards,
    Scott

  6. Hi Folks,

     

    OK - I played with this some more - drop the base cube - it will rotate without distortion - X/Y/Z. 

     

    If I resize the cube - I get the distortion above.

     

    If I rotate first - then resize - I get the distortion above.

     

    I was simply trying to create a very basic shape of 6x6 timbers that I had to go to an external modeling program to make - as I have yet to identify a way in HDS2021 to do the same.

     

    Image3.thumb.jpg.86a25ea06e8b4c8e567c9f48469247a3.jpg

     

    Regards,
    Scott

     

     

  7. 1 hour ago, DIG5050 said:

    Placed a cube (closed box) from the HD core catalogs library. 

     

    Had no distortion problem with HDPro 2021 Trial and angled rotation.

     

    Where did you get your cube shape from?

     

    How is it distorting?

     

    1 hour ago, barthmv said:

    looks like if you view it in plan view you can rotate the cube around the Z axis and in 3D view you can rotate it around the X axis.  Between the two you should be able to rotate it to where you want it.

     

    Hi Folks,

     

    Hmm - maybe it's my stripped down version of the software ?

     

    In the Top Down View - you can rotate it around the Y axis fine.

     

    In both the Elevation View or 3D View I get the following when attempting the Z axis. I haven't tried the X yet - as I need the Z.

     

    Before Rotation

    Image1.thumb.jpg.fb6fbdbba69fd3ef9bb2c6db5c6c884e.jpg

     

    After Rotation

    Image2.thumb.jpg.d47eb111377210c441c767a065d31886.jpg

     

    Thanks for the response !

    :)

     

    Regards,

    Scott

  8. Hi Folks,

     

    Spent a great deal of time attempting to place a basic cube at some angle other than horizontal - no joy - massively distorts the shape every time.

     

    Imagine my surprise when I accidentally rotated a sofa at other than horizontal and it maintained its perfect shape at the new angle...

     

    Why is that - and is there a way to set a cube at an angle ?

     

    Thanks...

     

    Regards,
    Scott

  9. 18 hours ago, LawB10 said:

    Good job on the build....

     

    For Bay windows, build them manually, for the fireplace type  "fireplace" in the library search bar, pick

    a fireplace and change the material or use box shapes to manually build it. Use a box shape to create beams, also for the box shape open it's

    specification box, click elevation reference, ceiling or roof and click flush mounted to get the shape at an angle.

    For the Deck rename it to Balcony.


    Hi...

     

    Thanks for the comment and tips - I’ll play around with it some more.

     

    I put the entire project in an album on Flickr for anyone interested - I’ll probably keep it up when we start construction - hopefully next year.

     

    Maine Lake House

     

    Regards,

    Scott

  10. Hi Folks,

     

    As a testament to the ease of use of HDS - I've completed most of my planned home build in about a week after my initial purchase of HDS - first time through with absolutely no prior building experience. I certainly have enough to sit down with a builder and discuss my plan intelligently. I've attached the file for review - external site hosted as it exceeds capacity here - feedback most welcome (especially critical) and I have a few questions.

     

    I imported custom objects and used all the addon libraries extensively - I'm not sure if the "plan" file contains all this extra data. 

     

    As displayed - in the first pix - I have two [Anderson Bay Window 45 Degree (7' 2" 1/2 x 3' 2")] incorporated in the design - which I can't seem to add in HDS - would something as I've illustrated in the first picture work ? Is there a way to make it in HDS I am unaware of ? The "Bay Window" function in HDS seems pretty limited so I just through in some casement windows as a place holder.

     

    In the second image - there's the timber roof support holding up the massive overhanging roof - HDS seemed unable to create same - so I built the shape in an external program and imported it into HDS. Doing this means it's just a pretty shape and has no structure in the actual model. Does it appear as if what I modeled would work practically in real life ? I wanted beefy 6x6 timbers and this doesn't match up with the deck supports below - which it appears - I have absolutely no control over. I would want the 6x6 posts to go all the way to the ground eliminating some of the automatically generated deck supports.

     

    I want the fireplace - to be a "real" masonry fireplace - not one of those instant pieces of tin with a boxed in stove pipe attached. Are the dimensions I set big enough to handle a true masonry fireplace ? I'm not sure how they are constructed these days - concrete with rock veneer façade ?  

     

    Maine Lake House (Plan File)

    https://mega.nz/file/Z0gjkR4a#9qliXE97JHpidpD-ZRTw2tx9kq9aC521g9wOv_MO_P4

     

    MaineFront.thumb.jpg.979ca3361ecf8acbbdc7251e8879799e.jpg

     

    MaineBack.thumb.jpg.e1fc6759370100e6e8e73bf83da746fd.jpg

     

    I would certainly appreciated any input - - - Thanks...

     

    Regards,
    Scott

  11. Hi Folks,


    OK - after some forum surfing - apparently no angles permitted on shapes - that seems a bit cheesy - as simply positioning an object is a very BASIC function ? I made the part in my modeling software and exported/imported - so that worked...

     

    Is there a way to turn off object interference ? Now my handrail on the deck is preventing me from creating/positioning the needed posts to hold up the very extended roof. 

     

    Thanks...

     

    Regards,

    Scott

     

    My first screen from HDS - not nearly as pretty as POVray:

     

    3D_1.jpg

  12. On 7/24/2020 at 2:53 PM, solver said:

     

    Don't see the plan file. Need to close Suite before attaching.

    Hi Eric,

     

    Thanks - I struggled with the artifacts over the weekend and managed to sort them out. Somehow something was placed in the attic area - not sure how I did it - but once cleaned up it was a bit better - still some odd things going on in the area. I think my file is far too large to upload here - I'll see if I can find an alternative. 

     

    If interested - a little more about my project. I picked up Home Designer 2021 Suite last week after struggling to make the interior of a model - my dream retirement place - I plan to build in the relatively near future. I'm not an architect - I'm a decent 3D modeler but using software that isn't specifically designed for homes is less than ideal. Here are some renders if what I'm trying to create in HDS2021 - after four days of ownership - you can see the progress on the attached plans below. 

     

    I'm now stumped on two issues:

    1. I can't seem to angle the timbers in HDS2021 as shown in my second image above the deck the roof gables. I've been playing with basic shapes but I just can get the angle pieces made - is there a better way to do it ?
    2. I can't get my bay windows to work in HDS2021 as I did with my other modeling software. The rooves are all mangled and I can't get anything presentable. Is there a way to do that cleanly ?

    Thanks so much for the responses - as mentioned I'm a complete newb but a fast learner - I will upload the file somewhere if you're interested - as I'd gladly take any tips from more experienced members...

     

    Regards,

    Scott 

     

     

     

    MaineFront.thumb.jpg.a191a3a406c70539c048f469ed519b6d.jpg

     

    MaineBack.thumb.jpg.9470712f8992bf45939f9bb6e2a82346.jpg

     

     

    146330846_WalkoutBasement.thumb.jpg.6e1da8fa36b9d124cc84fac6ed209a58.jpg

     

    1135086067_MainFloor.thumb.jpg.299a025359d48957ffc01e066f67fb69.jpg

     

     

     

  13. Hi Folks,

     

    First day using Home Designer Suite 2021 after an earlier purchase today - I am familiar with CAD like programs. I keep getting artifacts as I work through my first model - as attached. I've consulted the help and tried the same steps MANY times. The problem reoccurs every time. Half the house has vaulted ceilings on a gable roof and the other does not. The image is from the vaulted side - you can see the strange bulge in the wall I can't get seem to remove and the missing moldings. It gets worse when I put the roof back on as some walls are missing. Image and actual File attached.

     

    Any Help Appreciated...

     

    Thanks.

     

    Regards,
    Scott

     

    Trouble.thumb.jpg.45fb25bc1f05734467f90c65125c672b.jpg