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So I learned Wall Niche today, which on searching this forum - I found all of Joe's previous posts about the same subject. I tried the door opening method and rebuilt each layer one by one. It looked like your process is much less time consuming. I appreciate all of your previous posts Joe, I'm leaning quite a bit about this software. Solver your last post about my closet and material regions made this plan look a whole lot nicer. Appreciate all the help. Dave

OK, what if that's not an option?

I have several steam radiators I'm trying to duplicate. The picture and plan is attached for reference. Essentially, the rad is cut into an external wall, and a larger box encases the entire thing. The images does not show the cover, but I know how to make that element. I'm not sure how to create a 3D box that is hollow, but cuts into the wall plane. Maybe I'm over thinking it. I'm running X8. The picture is the radiator in my current dining room. If you use my plan, it would go directly under the back window on the first floor. Thanks in advance for you help. Dave LI_1930_Colonial_House.plan

OK, all of that makes more sense now. I'll give it a whirl.

I know there is a simple answer to this, but its driving me batty. As soon as I draw a room divider between two walls, the room divider wall takes on the characteristics (width and and name) of the wall its connected to. Its still a room divider and separates the room, but now its 5in thick and I can't change the wall type back to room divider - no matter what I do. Its got to be something dumb, right?

I had them off so I could work on the Basement stairs and space above the kitchen. My stairs bite into the ceiling in the kitchen in an awkward way, so that's my next design challenge

Using the typical stair building/landing process as outlined in the tutorial videos. Custom riser heights based on the actual set, but I still can't get them just right. My house has shifted somewhat in the past 81 years. Do you see a glaring issue?

Also, if you see any glaring issues with my previous file example - please feel free to call them out. This is my third iteration of the same layout, and I'm getting closer to reality with each one. Dave

OMG, I can't wait to get home and view this model. I LOVE these forums! Custom polylines are my next big thing to tackle after I get thru the baseline structure of the house. My home has a lot of idiocraties, so its something I need to get better with. You guys rock.

Right, but how does it look underneath? How to you get the slope and the open ceiling underneath like the first and second image?

A have a complex scenario I'h hoping someone can help me rectify. I have a small closet on the second floor of my house. Directly underneath is the staircase that leads up to the 2nd floor. The closet itself is only half high, with an attic access above it. I've attached a few images for reference to help illustrate my example. Img 5169 - The wall directly under the closet as a user walks down the stairs Img 5170 - Another angle so you can understand the slope Img 5171 - What the closet looks like from the 2nd floor I also attached my plans for reference. I labeled the room Nook for reference. I'd like to represent that closet correctly along with the slope of the ceiling above the stairs directly underneath. Thanks Dave LI 1930 Colonial House.plan

Would you mind sending me the version of your file? I duped your numbers but I can't mimic the view. It might be something else.

Chopsaw, Thanks for responding, but I'm not quite there. Referencing your example, I need B and J to align with the top of the Basement, or I in this case. Essentially: 86" from the basement floor to the bottom of the first floor 7/14" beams supporting the first floor (sits on top of the basement pour) 3/4" of sub floor and hardwood 96" finished ceiling on the first floor Hope that helps.

Thanks for the assistance. I'm hoping my explanation explains what I'm trying to do. Included the house plan and pictorial explanation The Basement of my house is a 12in solid pour, and the house sits directly on top of it. The first floor sits on top of 7 /14" x 1 3/8" beams then approx 3/4 inch of sub floor and wood flooring. I need my plan to reflect the 86" height of the basement (I don't care about the footing depth) - then start the first floor and have it sit over the entire length of the basement. The heights of the first floor finished ceiling is correct, I just cant get the basement right. Any help would be appreciated. LI 1930 Colonial House.plan

I'm a casual user looking to re-create my home in Chief Architect. Unfortunately, my home was built in the 30's, and typically doesn't follow the standard building techniques of today. I've been having a hell of a time trying to represent my basement and first floor based on the way the house was constructed. If someone is skilled with basements and first floors, I'm hoping you could help me set up my plan properly. I'm most of the way there, I just need this portion setup properly. I appreciate it. Thanks Dave