Jo_Ann

For the gray bricks I used : masonry / brick / natural brick / gray2 course brick. I then had to alter the x/y setting. For the sloping brick I also changed the 'rotate angle'. I also had to add a very thin soffit top to the sloped soffit, and alter the x/y setting of that, too.

I don't have Pro, so this is how I would have to do it.

Doesn't a brick column belong there? Since you're not replicating the entire building, why not just place the column and move on. It will cover the flaw.

Keith, All I see for a 'canopy' is just a small shed roof, with 2 'ranch' style corbels placed beneath it on each side.

I think that your plan file file is too incomplete, for anyone to offer much in a constructive way.

I'm assuming you created the dogear arch within the dbx doorway specification option in Pro. Create the half-wall outside of the doorway. Open the wall dbx and set it to 'no room definition'. Hold down the control key, and drag the half wall into the doorway.

Check the knowledge base articles. https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/article/KB-00667/drawing-an-octagonal-structure.html

Check the knowledge base articles. https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/search/?q=raised+breakfast+bar

Why on earth did you raise the floor within the bay, if you are planning a window seat/storage space below the window??????

Thanks Kat. For the 'roof' I used a countertop with bullnose countertop edge molding applied.

I just had to try this with the home designer software. It's 'somewhat' similar to the pics that aussuab showed.

Some roof trickery involved. Create invisible rooms as shown (shaded yellow areas), and set them as 'no roof over this room'. By separating the flat roof from the high shed roof, they should now build correctly. The roof overhang extensions will cover any roof gaps.

The roof you are trying to create is very simple to do with your program version. Are you perhaps trying to place an 'auto dormer' across the back of the house? Don't. The instructions that solver suggested in post #2 are very easy to follow. Delete the 2nd floor and start over, following the instructions. The only reason for using the 2017 trial version is so that you can view someone else's plan file, which might be beneficial to you.

LawB10, I did this using the saltbox tutorial, then added auto dormers.

From looking at the real house pictures, you might fare better by trying this tutorial. https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/article/KB-00735/creating-a-saltbox-roof.html

In the 3d view, if you select the blocked cabinet, then hit the tab key, you can modify each cabinet without unblocking the unit.

Here is a link that might also be helpful: http://hometalk.homedesignersoftware.com/showthread.php?19439-How-to-add-a-dormer-to-the-attic-level

As LawB10 has shown, you can do this with your program using 'auto build roof'. I was also able to do it. You were on the right track (manipulating temporary ceiling heights). Some of the alterations might seem extreme, but once the roof is correct (and 'auto roof' is turned off), everything can be set back to it's default, and any extra walls can be deleted. You can never EVER rebuild the roof again, after the defaults have been reset.

Take a look at all the pieces used in this fireplace plan, and maybe it will help you to create a better looking fireplace. contempory fireplace.plan

Doesn't that remove the floor structure too? If you want the framing to still show, reset the room as a 'deck' Use the paint can to 'paint' the posts that you want to remove (choose some gawdy color that you will never use in this plan). Then select them with the rainbow tool, and increase the transparency to 100 percent. To remove the post footings (with the 3d window the 'active' window), on the toolbar -- Tools/Display options. Scroll down to 'post footings' and uncheck them.

Yikes. You should recheck your numbers for the floor elevations and ceiling heights in the 1st floor garage/family room area. Your plan does not look like it matches the real house pics. You shouldn't draw in ANY interior walls on the 2nd floor, until the entire roof is correctly modeled. You have also used some incorrect wall types on floor 2. ALL these mistakes matter. If you find that those elevations/ceiling heights need to be changed, fix them in the plan, then repost the plan. Some good pics of the real house (ALL of the roof showing) might be beneficial for someone on the forum to better help you.

I would use a corner base cabinet (with diagonal door), made into a countertop. Set the cabinet height to 1.5" Set 'floor to bottom' at 34.5" You should now have only a countertop. When resized behind the sink and against the wall, it will also have a backsplash. Copy/paste this countertop. Move the pasted counter to the side of the sink and resize. Hold down ctrl and drag into the counter behind the sink (merge). Copy/paste/rotate this counter to the opposite side of the sink.

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You're welcome!