Rookie65
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I always use an excel spreadsheet with columns labeled. Type in the info and then copy/paste into a text block in the plan
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The 2D items will just face the camera and won't cast shadows being 2D. Items that can, will, if the "cast shadows" option is checked in renderings. The "Proper way" is whichever method works best for you. There are often multiple ways to achieve the same end result, as you will find with the program.
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Preferences>Render will not give you the shadows. And 2D doesn't cast shadows as there's no dimension to them for a thickness. David is correct in that 3D plants will give you shadows. I just created a couple of tree styles after purchasing the 3D edible plants catalog. Then saved them to my user catalog for future use as needed. Be creative and think a little outside the box.
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You can copy the material under "plan materials", change the definition and rename it something else to differentiate it. Then go to that room and change the materials to the item you just created and the original room stays unchanged. You don't need to add it to your user library.
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Well worth it for the ease and efficiency it offers. Congrats for the upgrade. Though as many have mentioned, if you plan on doing this for a living, or a lot of it, you will want to take a good look at Pro. I started with Architectural, and after a week I realized it wasn't going to do everything I needed, so I went to Pro and haven't looked back. That was in 2013.
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Spend some time with your reference manual.
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Under "General" for the deck, there's nothing that lets you change the angle in Suite? Again, take some time looking at your reference manual. If it isn't an option, then it's time to get yourself upgraded or you're going to drive yourself nuts with Suites limited abilities.
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Fill pattern doesn't change materials. You need to set the decking to be at a 45 degree angle.
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Or just change the angle from 0 to 90, or the other way around, depending on how it shows for the default.
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Check over your manual. It's a simple process, yet I don't know what Suite has. If you plan on doing a lot of design work, I'd suggest skip "Architectural" and go right to the "Pro" version.
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Spend some time with your reference manual. If you put the material in the plan, you can then select the material from the "plan materials" section. Go to patterns/textures where you should be able to rotate the material 90 degrees.
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Knowing what program version and year is very helpful for everyone here. Reading the reference manual is a fantastic place to start.
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Go to default>door>garage door>arch>dog ear arch-then set the height of the angle you want
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Ok, you should be able to do that.If you can put the version information into your signature please. Then it will always be seen by people so you can get better help.
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We can help you better if we know which program and year you have. Yet my 1st thought is if you look at the walls that the framing goes over, make them "bearing" walls where they would logically be and the framing will split on those walls and break them from going the full span of the building, etc.
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You're welcome. I would also suggest you spend some time going through the reference manual where you can often find answers on your own without having to wait for someone to reply to a question.
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Go to the display settings>walls>invisible and uncheck it.
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Or you can put in a door there, make it the thickness you need, change it to a glass panel if you need stiles and rails, change the material of the glass to a mirror, adjust hardware as needed. You can set the height and width of the door to the size needed and raise it from the floor to set where the opening is.
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You will find a lot of features that have been upgraded. Enjoy!
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You can change the beam widths and heights in HDP 2021
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One of the new features in HDP 2021 is that the posts do show up in railings on the floor plans. You can also adjust the size of your beams in the railings.
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I don't base or design any of my plans on them and just have them on for convenience when needed. The grid snaps will pull objects to the line instead of them letting go to where you want to dimension them to.
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Have you tried the centering tool?
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Draw your cabinets. Go to the library and enter "lighting." There should then be a folder that says "Architectural Lighting." Select that, then cabinet lighting, then tube or your preference. Then drop it in your wall cabinet and it will be there. It may be different depending on which program you are using, which is why it is helpful to adjust your signature to have that information always there.
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You will find a lot of it in the manual. As I am sure "Solver" will add his comment, update your signature to show the title so it will appear in every post. Sometimes the "join roof" tool can help you as well.
