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I hate subscriptions even though I tend to upgrade every year but it was always my choice... Subscriptions force one to upgrade basically every year - I find the updates come more often but tend to be rushed and most updates are fixing issues from last updates. I understand why software companies like subscriptions as they feel they get a more consistent revenue stream but I would have to guess it is less then before since some just say NOPE. but if the subscription is cheaper per year then the upgrades from years past then OK. But when I stop the subscription I feel the software should stay on computer and work but never get updated again. Remember the only reason Software companies do updates/upgrades etc is to get you to send in more $$$$. Sad day when 2026 comes out.

you could try to play with roof pitches over certain ext walls. Maybe make second storey that fits inside roof and play with ceiling heights. I would have to play with it to make auto roof work and I just find that a PIA. If it was me, just too easy to make manual roof planes for that roof and then some attic knee walls for those walls in roof with windows. Whatever method you choose play with it and figure it out you will learn while playing and eventually get what you want. And for the next roof you have more knowledge

Choice they made years ago.... Does not bother me as much as I take it bother you... What bothers me is the lack of the ability to edit the library... i have some folders with nothing in them and It will not let me delete it.... drives me batty. but i guess OCD comes in many forms.... LOL

I did it in my homes model.. Cannot remember exactly but think I just went and found cab door in library and drag and drop into floor plan. Opened edit panel for it. Set W x H and thickness. Set elevation from Floor. Then moved to side of cabinet on island. Then I used a temp dim to locate left to right. As I say you have to play with program to figure out ways to create things and learn more of what it can and cannot do.

when I draw in HD I do it differently than autocad and others. in AC & SW you can click start point hold mouse for orthogonal lines and enter length - Accuracy. With HD I draw a wall and then make say a box - then I click on wall and move then or change lengths etc by changing temp dims to ensure accuracy. Same thing with using HD lines and circles. etc the way I like to do it is draw something close and then click on it and adjust temp dims... I guess that is why I never noticed the click and hold method of drawing things... Now I will be thinking of it.... ARGGGGGG should have never read this thread LOL.

I got it now.... I think please confirm TO draw a wall or a line or anything really You click start point and HOLD LEFT button on mouse and drag to wall end point and then release button. What you want is click start point and then release button while you move mouse to end point and then click left again to set end point. Never notice this, I guess I just got used to HD control and go. I draw in AutoCAD and SolidWorks as well and cannot tell you how I draw without opening them up and drawing then I could tell ya. Been using them all for so long that I just draw when I am using them.

HUH? I tried playing and do not understand your issue... Maybe I am just not getting your issue... Example?

yes it is some 2x4s in closet around wall with piece of plywood on top. IF larg might have 2x4 down center for added support to plywood top. Might have hole in plywood for air flow into AHU...depends on setup.

draw in some other program and import? OR just draw in other program and give to cabinet maker and even add dims for him and cross sections.

have you tried setting 0 at the lowest floor level and then inside each room definition for those raised rooms to raise the floor? YOu are using a monolithic CONCRETE SLAB foundation right? Software loves stem walls to Zero level even for lowered rooms and garages.

The term for your type of wall is called PONY WALL as stated above. Bottom portion one type of finish and the top is another finish. Can be interior walls too. I know PRO has this.

why mess with framing as it is kinda generic... framing crews may start studs at other end or whatever I can pretty much say the one thing they do not do is look at framing plans for where each stud should go. They will look at Framing details for what the plans state for ceiling height, beams sizes, joist sizes, headers, corners and mainly roof framing details like knee walls, collar ties, etc. But to waste any time on locating studs; something behind the sheet rock and never seen and that pretty much has no bearing on home plans seems a waste of time to me...

if OCD then try inserting a STAIR LANDING.

why bother? Ignore framing not a big deal. but I would just put a tick shelf in there if you must.

Thats fine and dandy just fix the text to say good for X17 only. When the new HD 2026 comes out then add that to text and let the world know - kinda like advertising... thanks for reading