katalyst777

I think that camera navigation changed in the newer version. Takes some getting used to when you're used to the old method, but I'm not getting the crazy stretching effects that I used to because the camera didn't move in the earlier version.

KB-00897: Troubleshooting 3D Display Problems

You don't delete files in the program. You delete them from wherever you saved them on your computer.

KB-00113: Restoring Toolbars

I agree with LawB. Some third party symbols just aren't well designed or have really high surface counts. Between the Core, Bonus, and Manufacturer catalogs, there's really only a handful of extra things that I have had to import and keep in my User Catalog.

KB-02020: Importing and Using a Custom Bathtub Symbol You can probably skip to the "To create an enclosure for an imported tub symbol" section.

Just use a Closed box shape from the Library Browser resized and moved up against the wall. Probably want to use the same Tile material applied to the wall as a "Stretch to Fit" material on the box.

To rephrase what David is suggesting, there are Shapes in the Library Browser, including a Closed box shape and a Cylinder. You can resize them and change their materials so they look like the rest of the deck framing.

KB-00486: Creating Stair Winders in Home Designer Pro KB-00946: Customizing Stair Landings

Your signature says you have Pro, so I would recommend using a Ceiling Plane instead of a sloped soffit.

This doesn't belong in the Tips section, it belongs in Q&A. Also, KB-00137: Placing a Picture, Painting, or Photo on a Wall

File> Open Plan

So why not just get rid of the footings?

In Architectural, you'll probably have to fake the look with Post to Beam (no rail) Railings with the spacing set to 24" apart or so.

There's also a "Foundation" layer that needs to be checked for Display in addition to the "Walls, Foundation" one for the active view.

If you have a copy of your plan and an image of the kind of roof you want, we can probably offer some pointers on how to create something pretty darned close in Suite. I believe David's statement that there is no difference between Pro and Premier with regards to roofs is inaccurate. For one, I know that curved roofs aren't in Pro, but they are in Premier. It's been quite a while since I looked at the trial version for Premier, but I believe there are a number of other differences as well. Update - Just checked, yep, there are a bunch of panels not even in Build Roof with Pro in regards to rafter tails, fascia, gutters, shadow boards, the arrow that exist in Premier. There's also Roof Layers in Premier. Probably other things too.

View> Temporary Dimensions

Don't use Deck Railings. Use normal railings like the article suggests (and don't set the "Stage" room to a Deck either).

I have no problem following the instructions in the article and then using "Click Stairs" to put stairs up to the platform. Agree that seeing the plan would give us a better idea on what you may have missed. KB-00848: Using the Click Stairs Tool

KB-00429: Building a Stage Platform

KB-00735: Creating a Saltbox Roof Then uncheck "Ceiling over this Room" in the room spec dialog so the underside of the roof becomes the ceiling.

KB-00516: Sharing a Plan File With a Home Designer User

Did you maybe load a driver for Windows 10? It might require a graphics driver "downgrade" if you will to run on an older OS.

KB-01028: Installing Home Designer on Multiple Computers

https://video.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com/?search=navigating+in+3D