Sabine77 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Hi all! I’ve been using chief architect software for many years for different DIY remodel projects. I was enticed to upgrade my suite 2020 to the 2023 version by their cover picture ( see attached) that features a Spanish style house. I just bought a Spanish home and am currently working on the exterior design. I thought that this new version would have these features - the iron grates, the round downspouts, the tile border, the iron balcony railing, etc available in a catalog… if not in the stock catalog at least one that can be purchased. I’m not able to find these anywhere! Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottharris Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 You can find a sample plan of that cover house “Italian Manor” on the Home Designer Samples page. As far as Spanish attributes, look for the stucco walls and tile roofing. If you download the sample plan, you can see how it’s put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabine77 Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 Thanks Scott! The Italian house isn’t the same … The stucco walls and tile I’m already familiar with and I did eventually find the balcony ( it was a bonus download) . Do you know where no can find the window grates/grilles? I’m particularly interested in those! See attached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo_Ann Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Some items you just have to create for yourself. In my example, I used 'grab bars', sized correctly and placed on the window. When all the bars have been placed, select/group them, and block the group. The grab bars are available in the bonus catalog download, Accessible Design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Download and install in your library this grate made by other users and shared with me: DJP Iron window grate.calibz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabine Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Thank you all! Jo Ann... the grab bars are genius! I did not even think to look for those. How did you get that scalloped trim on the tower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo_Ann Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 You said, "The Architectural upgrade is not much different than what I already have...Suite 2023". You are mistaken. There is a lot of difference between Architectural and Suite. On the Home Designer website, look at the comparison chart for Suite versus Architectural. Architectural has many more important features that are not available with Suite. To name a few: Sloped soffits, custom countertop, custom backsplash, Architectural Blocks, pony walls, vector view. These features are useful in many other ways, other than what their names imply. The scalloped trim was done using a custom backsplash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie65 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Depending on what is in your library for options, try searching in the library by the keywords "Window Grille." There are several in the catalog that may work for you, including some decorative ones. It is in Pro, if not the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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