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David, I did just that and I have to say it was the absolute best and most helpful experience ever. The gentleman I spoke with, Alex, was beyond helpful, I am up and running with near top quality graphics on my older machine and took 3 minutes on the phone! Because of the quality of the product and the support, I am now a CA user for as long as I do anything design wise!

Is there a shortcut to toggle the background - (ground and treeline) off and on, instead of going all the way through the default menus?

I just upgraded, I figured since I got a discount and since Architect 2017 worked for me, I might as well go pro. Everything worked perfectly now, I upgraded to PRO and when I uploaded what I was working on in Architect and go to a 3d view, I got a black screen. What setting am I missing?

Thanks David! I just found this, is this the correct one for making a tub in a cabinet base or stone base in CA - Home Designer Architect 2017? https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01264/designing-a-custom-drop-in-tub-enclosure.html

Hi All, I know I have ask a lot of questions of late. I have used both the reference guide, user guide that came with the software and while it helps, I learn by doing. The guides for so much of it work VERY well, however for some issues and or when it comes to more of a creation, they don't explain in a way that goes by a step by step. Having a great deal of contracting/home remodeling experience helps and having experience with these programs help, but the complexity of this program and the expanse of options with design, sometimes leaves me searching to figure things out. So that leads me to getting frustrated after about 3 hours of trying this and that to resolve this issue with no luck! What I am trying to do is design a home for myself and my soon to be wife. I am wanting to do a either a tub sunk into the floor or placed in a base. I followed the directions that I found here: https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/article/KB-02020/importing-and-using-a-custom-bathtub-symbol.html BUT........... I think that is for something else and not what I am looking for. Is there a video tutorial or something that I am overlooking? Below is something like what I am trying to achieve.

Guys, I figured it out by myself.

Hi Everyone, As I still consider myself a beginner, I grew a little frustrated at trying to guess at dimensions. So, with that being said, is there a way to import a floor plan that I found on an architect site. So that I can make my changes from that or do the design work from there? Thank you, Zac.

I tried placing siding and also wall coverings so it would cover from the under hang of the roof and down to the point where it reaches the foundation but I can't seem to achieve that. Below I attached two images for reference. I am a little stuck.

I think if it wasn't for David helping everyone, this software and the features/ease of use and amazing creations you can do would not be possible! I followed the mini tutorial for the window sizing and had just the results I needed.

Hi All, Where do I go in Home Designer Architectural 2017 to find the log siding or stone siding? Also is it possible in the version I have to build a timber frame home?

I found the issue and I am up and running FLAWLESSLY! This issue boils down to something checked in the render (preferences tab) called "Use Enhanced Lighting". I even went to a friends house who has a much better computer and it does not make a bit a difference at least from what I can see. So now it works flawlessly! I guess persistence paid off!

Hi All, I just purchased Home Designer Architectural 17 for PC and I have had versions in the past with no issues. I do have an older computer but the drivers for the graphics have been updated and do meet the requirements by the specs listed in the requirements section. My computer is an older Acer computer but it serves me well for what it is. It ran 16 flawlessly! I know there was a disclaimer BUT...................... When I select a pre-rendered plan, it loads quickly and 3d renders are perfect. However, I just got to messing with 17 last night and I went to do the foundation and I hit the 3d camera view and it pops up a new window and then freezes. I was trying to see the 3d of the foundation to judge where I wanted to slope the yard for my what would be driveway and garage towards the rear of the home. I am not understanding why it loads 3d renders that are pre-made but not just a foundation render that I create unless I am doing something wrong. It's been almost a year and a half since I used the program. Any Ideas or Help is appreciated. Thanks, Zac.

Hi All, Is it possible to take the file or files of the design from Home Designer Suite 2015 and use an external rendering program such as http://www.kerkythea.net/cms/ How can it be done? The reason I am asking is because I seen a side by side screen shot of Home Designer standard HQ render from the program itself then someone posted one with an external renderer used like the one above and it was phenominal!! I couldn't believe the different. It was as good as the quality that the $1,000 programs produce. Thanks, Zac.