jeffreybianchi

My suggestion is to simply use the CAD line drawing tool for the plan view.  (See attached.)  Of course you'll still have the rectangular line showing (end of the non-angled soffit).  Hope this helps.

Eric:

Thanks.  All very useful.  You answered the overall question, which is that once you change a default setting it doesn't automatically re-apply to items already drawn.  Thanks for clarifying.

As to auto-build for the foundation, we're actually starting with the foundation first and inferring the first floor footprint from that.  Long story.  (Not the way I typically operate, but oh well!)

Anyway thanks again!

Not sure which program you're using but try this.

Just go to:

Default Settings

Dimensions

Dimension (subgroup)

"Locate Objects"

Then it should day "surfaces" "wall dimension layer" "none"

You want to choose "surfaces."

I am using Home Designer Pro 2015.

I have a question that has always perplexed me.  When I change a default setting in the middle of working on a plan, is there a way to retroactively apply the default settings to stuff that's already been drawn?

Example: I am working on a plan which started out with 10" CMU foundation walls.  Turns out we're going to be using 8" walls instead.  I know how to change the default to 8", and every new wall I draw comes out 8", but is there a way to GO BACK and apply the new default of 8" to the 10" walls that I've already drawn?

I can't seem to find anything in the help section that addresses this.

Thanks in advance.

@ Katalyst:

That's EXACTLY what it was...problem fixed...THANK YOU!

I'm using Home designer Pro 2015

See attached graphic...I have no floors or ceilings and I can't hit on an individual room to change specs.  I've been using this program for a long time...I'm sure I hit the wrong button but can't figure out how to undo.  Thanks in advance for any advice.