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My suggestion is to slide the stairs to the left, into the corner where the utility and living room meet. Get rid of the doors that go into the utility and en-suite on that wall side. Depending on your rise/run of the stairs, you may be able to add a step to the lower section, and delete from the upper section to keep it from extending beyond the 2nd floor wall on the bedroom side of the en-suite. Could possibly narrow the entry way into the living room to pick up some stair room. Both hallways have a lot of extra space that could be better utilized with expanded rooms. Just my 2 cents on it. Please fill out your signature so we all know which version and year of the software you are using.

Two things come to mind: Please read the reference manual on how to create your signature so you don't have to write your program version each time. Learning to use your reference manual will save you time waiting for people to reply to your questions. If you understand how the program works and the tools built into it, you'll find things will make more sense. A hint for this issue is if you have auto rebuild on in the deck, look at the room structure tab. If your main floor is at "0", then setting the structure to "-6" will drop the deck down 6"

Jo_Ann gave you the answer, yet you were so focused on telling everyone she hurt your feelings that you missed it. This is definitely not a dormer. Try using the deck railing, yet call the room a patio with a roof, no ceiling above. That should put your patio on grade. Then select the railing, set style as post to beam on the sides and invisible on the front railing. Change your newel post and beam (under rails) to the size you want. If you have auto build roof on, it may give you the look you want. Or read the reference guide about manual roof if need be. Check the fascia height to match them if it doesn't align then automatically. The reference guide will also help you with completing your signature, and many other things. Then you won't have to wait for someone to help you with each question. Good luck!

You could do the entire floor in the border material. Then transform/replicate the floor 1/16" on the "Z" Axis and resize it by a certain percentage. Set your margins off the walls, fixtures, etc. and change the material to what you want it to be

You can click on them and move them around the layout page to where you want them

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.