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To all the lucky HDPro 2023 users out there. When you print in HDPro 29023 to Chief Architect PDF all 5 pages(now) from Layout - do you end up with 5 separate pdf's or do they combine all 5 pages into one PDF file? I only have the HDPro2023 demo - and hence cannot do this myself. Thanks in advance. Jeff.

You have supplied a floor plan here with an orange area so noted "Light Access at 11:30am" - The suggested method was to simply resolve this area calculation. So do a screen shot of the dolls house view you suggested and then import it into the floor plan then scale the screen shot and then do the polyline lassoo calcs. there on that. That could work for me. Jeff.

Run a closed polyline around the desired area created with sunlight on plan and read off the enclosed or lassoed area? Is that what you are asking? Jeff

Well it is entirely up to the individual....I have tried this before on simple envelope profiles set by local authorities; I use the 'Driveway Area', tool which hugs the terrain when it is placed; Elevate this via the specification to 6.000M (20') in respect of what you need for the build envelope; Terrain To Top - becomes the height for the envelope you need; Make it to be glass or other transparent material you so desire; Heres one I made earlier. Bingo. PS - It will cut out or clip the build area but it's a compromise as the height plane can be elevated.. Unless you unselect 'Hide terrain intersected by building' in the terrain spec. Plus -if you specify the thickness same as the height - it will show as a box to contour.

I had similar issues in HDPro 2022 getting the balance right - till I found this CA video. The commentary is done by a gentleman who is very good as a user and as an instructor - in my opinion. I have applied the settings discussed in the video with great success. It's well worth perseverance I feel. Physically Based Rendering with Real-Time Ray Tracing - Bing video Jeff.

Solved by MichaelScott ? What was? Stated at top of page that the person who asked the question has solved the answer? Where and how sorry?

Sorry - I don't see any difference between the two posted views using the suggested solution? I can see the sofit - but where is the new material you wanted to apply? Define the new number of materials to match the number of surfaces you have needing different finishes. Or just use the spray can material applicator where required. The top of your pony wall can be defined differently in your wall specification - can't it? Jeff.

So use the cad tools or other model objects and make your own 'Gas Stub' and save it as an architectural bock/object for future re-use?? It's really not that hard. You'd have it done in 13 minutes - allowing for the paint to dry..

Eric - I tried that - you can't edit an end panel in elevation as the tools are not available - you can change the width and height - but can't shape an arch into it - I tried. Must try a splashback instead. Extend it to the ceiling to fill in the vertical gap? I created a 20mm wide cupboard wall as a face panel and inserted an arched opening - which worked; But it all got too messy. A wall is a wall - not a cupboard in HDPro. Keen to see someones answer using available tools. Maybe some solid objects from the library shaped might work? PS - Soffit won't work either as I tried that also.

Hi - I modelled something from your pics to see if I could basically - so it can be done; I show blockwork not brickwork walls - sorry; Need to sort out the brick coursing either side of the wall junction; Have a go using soffit for the beam and partition for the expansion seam; Good luck. Jeff.

OK - so I use 'pro.'...successfully as a 'pro'.... Move the handrailing out of the way - build a wall in the opening and then shape it, viewing it in section/elevation, to the ceiling profile... Now install the handrailing back as it was. This could work I think. This is a suggested method....I dont like downloading users files.....otherwise I'd have a go for you with this as a solution. Cheers. Jeff.

In the Full Camera Defaults - see Positioning and insert a wide angle 'field of view' - Standard is usually 55 degrees but you can set it as wide as you like. Works well for me. Jeff.

Export the dolls house 3D view as a .dxf - and go to a dxf to .svg converter app. Scalable Vector Graphics, .svg - files for web use . See DXF to SVG Converter. I have saved or exported dxf model views for my use but only in black and white line drawings. This may not suit your needs.

I just use the spraygun (material painter) with the 'material painter plan mode' selected, and you can change the same parts of objects in one click? I do it all the time with window and door frames etc when deciding on which colour suits the design best; No need for extra layers.

See page 182 in the Reference Manual - see Help..... - it does the mirror command so much better than just CAD. Jeff.

The suggested answers don't really reflect the image you posted - your image shows a cut-away garage not a ramped access garage? Not sure how this solves the question's you had regarding 'subterranean garages'? Does it?

I bought this library for a specific project - it's great value.

So are you asking on how to build a skillion or single pitch roof - as per the topmost floor in the sample design photo you posted? Thanks. (PS I thin you guys call this roof a shed style?) Jeff.

Is this sketch plan you have here drawn to scale ? Can you place a few dimensions on it so it can be modelled? Thanks in advance. I'm not a fan of opening random plan files on offer at this forum - would rather start from scratch on it. Jeff.

Try this ...See Reference Manual.... Note - 'Roof Groups' are found on the 'General' tab of a Room Specification. ROOF GROUPS When an automatic roof is generated, the program tries to create roof planes that join together to form a single, integrated system. Different parts of the structure influence how the roof is generated over the whole. When you need the roof planes over an area of a plan to be entirely separate from those over the rest of the structure, you can assign those areas to a non-default Roof Group. The program treats different Roof Groups as separate buildings for the purpose of automatic roof generation, preventing their roofs from influencing one another. Bear in mind that the use of Roof Groups typically involves using a combination of both automatic roof generation and manual roof editing, and that changes to Attic walls may also be necessary. See Using Both Techniques on page 557. Roof Groups are assigned using numbers. The Default Roof Group is always 0, and you can assign rooms to other roof groups in the Room Specification dialog. See General Panel on page 300.

I just create some new wall definitions that define the difference between an existing wall and a new wall; There is also a wall hatch tool that I have used to differentiate a particular type of wall - say 'exisitng', on my drawings. Hope that adds some thought on the subject for you. Jeff. PS - Make sure the layer Walls, Hatching is on - to show it.

Looks like a job for a manually built roof to me? Or is it already?

I understood that it needs to be an application to run on an iPad? Home Designer Pro is not an App. It would be grand if support could offer some confirmation here on this? Jeff.

So what is the benefit of using an allocated point? The elevations cannot be manipulated in the layout other than by guesswork or clever eye judgement- as none of the snap points are available from my use? (or that help) Conventional orthographic projection and good practice drafting (here) provides for elevations and sections to be aligned with corresponding floor levels (or similar); Having a midpoint of an image or elevation sent to layout aligned doesn't really cut it - does it? Do you guys not work similarly with your drawings? This drawing (attached) I aligned the views by guesswork (by eye) and is in no way accurately represented between each view - which it should be. ( IMO) Done in Home designer Pro - not Chief Architect. (BTW) Jeff.Stevens_Kitchen2019_Final_191022.pdf