Jo_Ann

??????????? GOOD GRIEF!!

The plan you uploaded has no dormer added.

Open the porch "room" dialog box, and check "use soffit".

I don't know why this works... On level 0, uncheck "roof over this room".

You need to experiment with the stair settings.

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With Architectural, you will need to use an inverted wedge from the library, to cover it up.

You need to read the instructions. https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/article/KB-00498/creating-stairs-in-sloping-terrain.html

So, do the same thing that you did up front. The reason it didn't work for you in your video, is because you have to keep a small gap between the dormer wall, and the interior wall.

Maybe this is what you are trying to do?

1) I do not see that large fir wall designated as a "railing". Draw a railing wall over it, and change it's style in the railing wall dbx, to show only posts to ceiling. 2) On floor 1, delete the wall directly below the balcony railing wall, and the balcony railing will show correctly. 3) The balcony needs to be shortened, and the stairs extended over to it, to avoid bumping into the exterior/roof wall. You can then set the portion of the new wall at the top of the stairs, as "invisible". 4) On floor 2, uncheck "flat ceiling over this room". Architectural does not build rafters, so you will have to build your own (use sloped soffits).

The elevated regions are shown with different hatch patterns. The side walls are regular terrain walls, and the horizontal walls are terrain retaining walls.

It's really very unclear what you want the front to look like?

AND... I was not meaning to be condescending or rude to Ducati007. I was only stating the FACTS.

Look closer at my picture, and you will see that you are NOT doing the same thing.

That IS the problem. Carefully read step #2. You are not using the right tool.

I think that you need to re-read the instructions.

This is all done using HD Architectural, with auto-build roof.

Two different basement heights shown in the pic. The stem wall height can also be changed, as shown, and so can the location of the slab floor. A pony wall is a full size wall, that is divided into a top and a bottom. The top and bottom wall types, height proportion, and materials can be altered. Read your reference manual.

I gave you, your answer. You don't need Pro to do this. Why are you using pony walls? Is it because the foundation walls are partially clad with siding?

One thing to pay attention to, is...you don't set floor C (0") of the house to accommodate the terrain. You set the terrain to show how far above ground 0" the house sits (and you have to take into consideration your floor level 1 floor joists). Wall height is determined by ceiling height. Part of level 0 is 79", and crawl space is 49".

You have already played with manual roof planes, on the barn and also on the porch. That is what is causing the upper wall to disappear. You need to fix them. Also, you used interior railings for the porch.

Did you turn OFF "auto build roof"?