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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

Reading up on manual roof planes would likely be your best way to tackle this and your other post about roofs over garage doors and windows. Without knowing what your plan looks like, that's the most I can think of now. Also update your signature so we all know what program and year version you have. Then you won't have to type it on every post.

I think it might be better if you asked Chief Architect directly when they are open. They'll know for certain.

Would depend on how wide the bifold is as to what the door panel style would be

I think P05 is a 3 panel. You won't get 6 panels in that narrow a door for a bifold. Look at the panel door styles and find the 3 panel. It's not rocket science

Use P05

In the basement level (floor 0)? Or did you check "unspecified?"

You'll need to upgrade to Home Designer Pro in order to draw manual roofs

I don't think you can change how they display other than draw the room to that size. If you want to leave the room as it is, and just have it display the rounded up dimensions, go to display options and just show the room label. Then add a text box with the dimensions you want it to read and put it in the room.

They change because it's the same drawing. Try saving the plan under a different name, then send the view you want at the scale you want to the same layout sheet. It'll be a good idea to mark each drawing with the scale you've used to keep things clear for someone else who looks at them.

I imagine you could try your "archive" folder and see what that saved? I would suggest that you save whatever you're working on before you close your laptop. You can see what your preferences are set to as far as how often it will auto save your work. Please post questions in the "Q&A" section. This category is for people to post tips and tricks they've learned, not for asking questions. Plus there you're likely to get more responses, as people check that section more often from what I have found.