ChiefUserTom7 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Can anyone suggest how to place brick supports under a raised front porch? I am using HomeDesigner Pro version 2018. I have the porch attached with the roof covering the porch (gullwing roof), but I haven't been able to figure out how to add the square brick supports. The supports match the old brick on the house and slope down from left to right (the terrain slopes in this direction when facing the house, so that the supports are of different lengths.) I thought of possibly calling the porch a deck and using the deck support menu, but am new to this software and thought I would get some expert advice first. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Did you notice my answer to your question on ChiefTalk? Posting an image of what you want to model usually helps too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefUserTom7 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 Can you elaborate on exactly how this is done? I don't have the drawings on this computer at this time, but will post later. Thanks. I'm very new to this software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 To answer your question, you draw them in using a slab, soffit, or other shape, and select an appropriate material for them. 17 minutes ago, ChiefUserTom7 said: Can you elaborate on exactly how this is done? What are you having trouble with? Are you able to draw a slab, for example? Do you understand how to open its specification dialog and change its parameters, and/or reshape it in plan and camera views? I'll suggest the following resources for self help. The built in Help System (always a good place to start) Getting Started Knowledge Base YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefUserTom7 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 When you refer to drawing a slab, are you talking about building a new foundation? Which menu item do you go to for these builds? I've checked the knowledge base and these other references to some degree. I'm sure my lack of experience with this software is causing most of my issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 There is a slab tool on the toolbar. Click it, then draw a square on your plan. You have just drawn a slab. Take a 3D camera (perspective overview) and see. The entire program works basically the same way. You select what you want to draw, or an action to perform, then you draw or perform the action. Spend a few hours watching the videos linked above to get a feel for how the software works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefUserTom7 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 I appreciate your help. I'll review the videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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