Door Casing Options

[sjonesya]

I can't figure out how to get rid of the wide casing at the top of the door (one side only) and replace it with the standard casing with mitered corners. I finally figured out how to achieve this on one side of the door by selecting "Separate Trim and Materials on Each Side", but I can't figure out how to mimic this on the other side of the door. See attached image. Thank you

[solver]

I don't think you can. That's called a lintel and the version you are using does not have a setting for it.

 

You are using one of the predefined templates and much of what's in them cannot be changed.

[Jo_Ann]

Yes, you can.

Open a NEW plan (default style template) and tile it beside your existing plan.

Add a door to an interior wall in a temporary building (in the new plan), then copy the door.

With your original plan selected as the active plan, paste this door into the plan.

Is that what you wanted?

[LawB10]

And don't forget to add it to you're user catalog.

[sjonesya]

Thanks LawB10, that's exactly what I needed. I didn't realize that once I select the initial template I'm not able to change door styles etc, on the fly.

Eric, I'll add the info to my signature, thanks for the tip. 

 

Much appretiated

Shannon

[sjonesya]

Just noticed it was Jo_Ann that posted the initial help, I thank you much.

[NoSoup4U]

That was driving me crazy. Thank you Jo_Ann (& LawB10 for the catalog reminder)

 

Version: Home Designer Architectural 2021 (64 bit)

[NoSoup4U]

updated In hope it helps others

I had the same issue with windows and whatever else required mitered casing. In the library browser in the User Catalog I created a folder using the street address and then under there i Began creating folders for doors , windows, walls and materials  I created like birds eye maple or quarter sawn heavy flake red oak for panels.

I guess I am staring to use the program a bit better

 

Version: Home Designer Architectural 2021 (64 bit)

 

 

[NoSoup4U]

I also found that when creating a new material that the texture source should be 1024 x 1024 it seemed the standard size the apps textures. 

I used the app  IrFranView which made this cake using these settings.

 

[TerkumOsber]

Hey there, I totally feel you on this one! I have the same problem with my doors, and I've been trying to figure it out for ages. I checked out the image you attached, and it looks like a tricky situation. Unfortunately, the suggestion you made didn't work for me.I wanted to redesign the doors I found at https://doorsdirect2u.co.uk/product-category/french-doors/ to make them fit into my interior design. But I'm a dummy in this app, and it's challenging for me to make something I have in my mind. I checked out some online tutorials, and nothing helped.