RoyJames

One way to separate those materials is to open the window specifications, go to the Sill/Threshold panel, and select a sill from the Library. Once you select one, it will show it separately under the name of the molding profile in the Materials panel. Hope this helps!

Hello Ken! Unfortunately, this default is not currently available in HD Architectural. It is available to set as a default in HD Pro under Edit->Default Settings->Camera Tools->Full Camera (or other camera tool). I hope this helps to clarify!

Hello Wes! You should be able to achieve this using the Lower Wall Type if Split By Butting Roof setting. We have an article for our Premier version on this feature, but at this point, you should have all the tools to use it in Home Designer Pro as well. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00370/using-lower-wall-type-if-split-by-butting-roof-to-apply-drywall-to-part-of-an-exterior-wall.html I hope this helps! -Roy

Hello RickyBobby! Unfortunately, this is a limitation of how the Post to Ceiling functions. It does not see the vault and instead looks purely at the ceiling height for the room. I would recommend in this type of a situation to turn off the posts for the railing and insert them manually with the post tool (Build->Framing->Post). I hope this helps to clarify! -Roy

Hello sosicko! There are certainly many tools and workarounds in Home Designer Pro that can aid in representing more complex situations. One particular tool I find helpful is Point to Point Move. Point to Point Move is helpful for aligning components, especially if there are a lot at play. You can right click on an object, select the tool, then click on the reference point on an object and the final destination point of an object to move it there. If there’s a particular situation in the image you attached that you would like some input on, could you elaborate a bit more? An attached plan file may also be helpful to see what you have so far. The only tools I’m aware of for creating custom objects with holes or cutouts is the 3D Solid tool for Chief Architect Premier. You can see the Subtraction feature at work in the following video for Chief Architect. Unfortunately though, this is not an available feature in HD Pro. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/249/ -Roy

Hello TedM54, Unfortunately, getting that third Dutch gable in that position is too complex for our roof auto builder at this time. Home Designer Pro should give you the tools to make that happen. However, you can get really close in Home Designer Suite by using the following technique: 1. With Auto Rebuild Roof enabled (Build->Roof->Build Roof), extend your overhang to 1/16” away from the current overhang. I used a value of 24 15/16” (originally 18”) 2. Turn off Auto Rebuild Roof 3. Align your walls where they should be I hope this helps!

Hello TedM54, After looking at your plan briefly, it looks like you have a wall marked as Dutch Gable instead of Hip. If you change that wall to a Hip wall and turn on Auto Rebuild Roof (Build->Roof->Build Roof), you should see a result like this: I hope this helps!

Hello rossandmarita! Here’s a resource from our website which should have some information on using multiple joist directions: https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/article/KB-02932/changing-joist-directions.html I hope this helps!

Hello Designer_Ryan, It depends on what kind of an action you are trying to repeat. There is a function in Home Designer called Sticky Mode which allows an edit tool such as Copy/Paste to remain active after being used. The option is typically found on the left-hand side of the edit toolbar (the icon looks like a pin). When selected, the tool will not go away after being used. In Chief Architect Premier, the Esc key will cycle back through recently used tools, but this is currently not available in Home Designer. I hope this helps!

Hello Hurdle69! There have been issues with Intel-based Mac’s with only Intel integrated graphics on the new macOS Sequoia. Since you have an M2 processor, this shouldn’t be an issue. The only other known issue you may experience is due to a new feature introduced in Sequoia, which can obscure information that we use to activate your software. So if your software loses its activated status on your system, you may need to adjust the Private WiFi Address settings for the WiFi network you are on in order to activate. See the article below for more information: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01191/troubleshooting-activation-issues.html#PrivateWiFi I hope this helps to clarify!

Hello Steve! We've seen a few of these errors in the last week and it appears to be an out of date security certificate. We have a patch in the works but to resolve it now, you can go to this site: https://www.amazontrust.com/repository/ Under the heading "Root CAs" click the DER from the first link under "Self Signed Certificate" Download, save and install the certificate. Close and reopen Home Designer and try the download again. If you continue to have trouble after that please reach out to Technical Support so we can look closer at what you are experiencing. Regarding missing files, many of these may be cleared up by getting the catalogs properly installed. However, if there are still more, you may want to look at the image path that it's looking for with each item in the list. This may give you ideas for where the files that its looking for will be. I hope this helps!

Hello ParleeParty, It looks like the cutout is not being made because part of that wall is not above a foundation stem wall. If you place a break in that two door wall at the corner of the foundation, it will generate the cutout. I hope this helps!

Hello Jsnfree! Welcome to the HomeTalk forums! The 3D Solid tool is specific to our Chief Architect Premier software which looks very similar but has some different features. Here are a couple resources from our home designer website www.homedesignersoftware.com that may help you with your screened porch. Article on creating a Screen Porch: https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/article/KB-00748/creating-a-screen-porch.html Quick Tip Video on Screen Porches: https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2301/screen-porch-quick-tip.html I hope this helps!

Hello jacklait, Text can be added to plan, cross section, and elevation views. Here's a resource from our website with more information: https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2281/adding-text.html?playlist=207 I hope this helps!

Hello Rock, I would recommend sending a backup of your plan (see instructions at link below) to our technical support team here. You can also reach out to technical support via phone at 208-292-3400. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00987/using-the-backup-entire-plan-project-tool-to-send-files-to-another-user.html Our support staff can help troubleshoot this behavior. Best Regards, Roy