KShort Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I am using Home Designer Pro 2018 and attempting to match the roof plan drawn by the architect. I imported the Architects Roof Plan, which are the red lines on the plan. I'm feel like I am close and yet struggling get everything to connect. Karlene Home Designer Pro 2018 Chief Architect Software DUPLEX ROOF REV 4.15.19.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Go around and use the Join command to join each roof plane edge to the one next to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShort Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 Yes, that works on some. But then I get the message: Cannot move these roof edges without making adjacent edges cross one another or making one of them zero length. Before joining them, try adding a break to one of the edges using the edit handles to move the edges closer together. I haven't totally figured that part out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShort Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 Thanks for your help, I think I almost have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Watch on YouTube: http://youtu.be/NOcDVfC-XF8?hd=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KShort Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 This YouTube is so helpful, thank you so much! Just to clarify, I am working with Home Designer Professional 2018. I could not locate the PolyLine Union tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 5 hours ago, KShort said: I could not locate the PolyLine Union tool. It's not in Pro. I forget how limited the Home Designer products are. Glad the video was helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je_Roy Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 5 hours ago, KShort said: I could not locate the PolyLine Union tool. 46 minutes ago, solver said: I forget how limited the Home Designer products are. Is there a suitable alternative for HD Pro? I am debating upgrading from HD Architectural and the biggest reason I want to upgrade is improved roof design capability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, Je_Roy said: Is there a suitable alternative for HD Pro? Chief Premier Pro does a good job at roofs. The PolyLine Union tool I referenced above is just a convenience as it saves you from deleting and then extending an existing roof plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je_Roy Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, solver said: Chief Premier ah, sorry my question wasn't clear. 3 minutes ago, solver said: deleting and then extending an existing roof plane. But it looks like you answered it by stating how to complete the operation in Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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