MississippiMims Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 I have attached a plan that I am working on and I'm trying to get the roof planes as close as I can to what I want with Auto Build Roofs. However, I would like for Ridge A to match Ridge B. The problem I'm having is even finding the baseline for the roof plane to the front of Ridge A since it ends at a point. Any suggestions? Also any help with why my walls wont fill in the gables correctly would be appreciated. Wes Mims Martin.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Why do you want to find the baseline? It's helpful to have an image (screen capture) showing the issue as often it will be enough to provide a suggestion, and eliminate the need to download and review a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiMims Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 I figured if I matched the baseline below Ridge 1 to the baseline below Ridge 2, the ridges would then be equal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiMims Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 A plan view. Ridge A needs to line up with Ridge B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ifq2tp1q-hs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiMims Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 Another great tutorial Eric, thanks. However, I am needing to move the other ridge to match the one you moved. You are correct that was a garage and there will be a bonus room when I get the roof figured out. That's the most frustrating thing about this program. When I get ready to add a bonus room, I have to turn off auto build roofs. Therefore, when I need to make changes to the first floor, I have to make roof changes manually. Which is not always easy. I always try to get the layout of the house as close to complete as possible and then try to get the roof how I need it so I don't have to make changes to the roof later. Wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, MississippiMims said: and there will be a bonus room You always need to have all floors complete before working on the roof. You don't build the roof, then add another floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiMims Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 So how would you add a bonus room under the existing roof without the program automatically raising the roof? All the tutorials I have seen say you have to turn off auto rebuild roofs to make that happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Give the rooms on the 2nd floor a 1-1/2" ceiling height (or 0") or select the Ignore Top Floor option in the build roof dialog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiMims Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 I had never read anything about the Ignore Top Floor option. Thank you for pointing that out. I will try that out. I managed to work out my matching ridge line manually using your tutorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 44 minutes ago, MississippiMims said: I managed to work out my matching ridge line manually using your tutorial. Good! Here is a video -- it was uploading while you were working ... Watch on YouTube: http://youtu.be/lrPJxx2vT9A?hd=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiMims Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 Excellent instructions as usual. I noticed that when you cut your section, it showed trusses and joists. Is that something that Pro will do? Am I just missing the settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, MississippiMims said: I noticed that when you cut your section, it showed trusses and joists. Is that something that Pro will do? Am I just missing the settings? I think you need to spend some dedicated time watching videos/reading articles/documentation. Don't know what you use the software for, but if it's for business, it will make you more efficient, and you will probably learn things you did not know about. And if you are still using 2018, consider an upgrade when 2022 comes out next year. Lots of new features introduced over several years. I was using Premier in the video, but yes, Pro will show trusses and joists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiMims Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 I started with the software to draw spec houses that my business partner and I are also building. We also build custom homes, most of which I have been drawing the plans for as well. Efficiency is most definitely what I seek. As you can imagine between designing, building, and a full time job as a fireman, spare time is short. I will most likely take advantage of the update next year and might consider premier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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