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I don't know if 2024 has it, or which version you are using, yet in HD Pro 2025, go to defaults>text, callouts and markers>text styles>room label styles. In there is a spot to make it transparent.

My guess is that the slab is set at "0" for the floor height. If the deck is 24" above the slab, then the door should be raised about 24". Once you have that right, set the top of the window at the same height of the door.

You can import a PDF, scale it, trace it, then draw in your remodel. That's a short answer with the information you shared

That's why I suggested that and not just a vertical cylinder

Did you try to get creative on your own with anything? Maybe a puck light and make it very small and turn the light off?

Concrete is a material, not a color. Check that your graphics card is up to date too.

Sometimes you might have to use the closest you can find, or make your own.

Have you checked the bonus catalogs? Depending on what program/year you are using, you can even import materials. Check your reference guide and help tab for more information on how to use the program. It would be helpful if you created a signature as well. That way, everyone will know what program/version you are using.

Depending on what program/year/version you are running, check materials>sheet metal>standing seam

If you're just looking for it as a "placeholder", draw whatever you think you need to convey where the breezeway will attach to the house.Or, if you have the house plan in a PDF format, you could import into your garage plan and just trace over the pertinent areas

Hi, Typically the new versions come out each year in the late spring, April or May. They do not include a free update to the next version. There may be something where if you buy the program within so many days of the new year's release, you may get something. Best to ask the folks at Chief Architect directly about that. You can submit a question through the support center, as they don't always monitor the forums.

What will you use to fill in the space between the frame, walls and ceiling?

Try changing the angle of the decking to 135 degrees maybe? Or just play around with it

If there's a valance that looks good, you can make it as deep as the foyer. Or use a custom backslash and break it where you want to and arch it. There might be other ways, though those 2 options came to mind first

Not really obvious to me what you want to arch? The hallway, the transom, or just some kind of opening?

Just copy & paste the stairs to the next floor

Are you looking for U-shaped stairs?

There are a couple of ways that you can clean it up. Try following what I mentioned earlier. Maybe gable roofs might look better than hips.

Did you try changing the "framing direction" from the framing dbx?

Depending on where you live, or are building, you may not need a licensed architect to design your project. If you have a good idea of what you want, then an architectural designer may fit the bill for you. You might want to try the Pro trial to see what things are included that could make things easier.

Not sure what you mean by "fog?" If you are talking about the area around the lights, maybe turn their lumens property down? Or post a picture with the area marked so it's easier to understand what you are talking about?

I am sure it has been requested of you several times to update your signature with your program version and year so we don't have to look for it with each post. With none of the rooms labeled, it's not easy to figure out which rooms you are talking about. What is the roof look you are wanting to have? A suggestion is to auto-build the roof with all of the rooms at the 9' ceiling. Then, when you have it how you want, turn off auto-build roof and change the ceiling heights you need to 10'. A way to clean up roofs too is to draw a CAD line where walls jut out or recede to the opposite wall and break the wall there. Then change the roof type of the area, depending on how you want it to look. It's not easy to explain in words, yet try different things by experimenting and learning.

Really? Did you think of changing the rough ceiling height?

read up on how to set what the dimensions measure to. Also, turn of "grid snaps" so it will measure to the item desired, and not to the closest grid

Use "Posts" under the framing tab