CharlesVolz

Post the plan file and tell us what program/version you are using.

Agree! Furthermore, there may be additional liability if you are not licensed as an engineer or architect by the state where the building is to be constructed.

Set you ceiling plane inside wall heights to match your rough ceiling height (or visa versa). I would also align your ceiling plane baselines correctly, or at least the same relative to the walls they rest on.

Here is the old thread where this was discussed.

This has been discussed here before. I think it should be a provision of the IRC but was not at that time. It could be a provision of the CRC. Richard, please educate me on that one. Thanks.

Ditto

Here is the latest ANSI Z765 I have which is 2021. ANSI Z765-2021 - SQUARE FOOTAGE print.pdf

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Bought several over the years. All good.

Are you seeking remote work or local? Meet with clients "in person"? If so, please state your location.

Select garage and do the same thing.

Yessir! Thanks! Thanks!

That is what I am thinking. If someone cannot justify the cost because they are not using it enough for professional work, then why don't they use HDPro? And how do people stay proficient in such a capable but complicated software.

You can also cut (Ctrl+X) and paste and hold position (Strl+Alt+V).

Really valuable Dave!

Please post the plan with your walls drawn.

No. That means that you could not sell that plan to others or build it yourself. You could be in future litigation with that same builder over various aspects of the design. I say this knowing that a builder is not going to make you rich enough to be worth it.

Howdy Mike, The best thing to do is post the plan. Maybe: Different rooms have different ceiling height settings. The roof is built manually or marked edited so that auto-rebuild will not change the roof height. Etc... Generally, CA works so that a wall will build to the height of the default setting unless it encounters a roof plane. Best, Charles

Please post the plan if you want help.

Thanks for the heads up David!

I am with you on the phone, if that meets your needs. I am with you on the keyboard, if that meets your needs. For some of us, it is an investment that pays off big time.

That is what I do.

Ditto!