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I created a number of dormer videos that might help you.

Looks like there is a roof on your house...what specifically are you trying to do?

Gene, I'm not sure if you are needing help on how to accomplish this...or, just upset that Chief doesn't make it easy? I feel you.... Here is one way to do it...

Susan, It's not hard...made you a short video. Hope it helps. Susan @ BerthaLee - Chief Talk - Watch Video

Are you sure it’s not your template? Have you attempted to recreate this in one of chiefs templates?

Well...some of the things you describe may need "work arounds"... Not a problem to do the things they way are doing them...but, when you place newels (post/columns) manually...they don't move. They are like cad object in some ways...so, you need to watch things closely or they may move or possibly the spacing may not be correct. I do wish we could dimension to the center of a newel in a railing wall...it's been requested as a feature for many years. As such...not holding my breath.

I've done a series of videos on porches which you can find on my youtube page. Most of the videos are older versions of Chief and there have been a number of great improvements but the concepts presented are still sound. That said...I hardly ever use invisible walls to create porches. You almost always need a beam...so, using a post to beam railing wall is a good place to start. Here is a link to the porch videos on my YouTube;

I offer 1-1 training. visit my website for more info.

Drainage is the biggest issue with the roof. Creating valleys that will facilitate drainage destroys the intent of the design.

Oh boy...lots of issues with this plan. I took some liberties and attempted to put a roof on this plan...had to move some walls around. The roof design will make a number of attorneys very wealthy. The plan grew so I've placed in on a google drive for download; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O63BQP3GlQqPjXgle6yPMeU2kLGyDkSN/view?usp=sharing

No solution offered...I just did a quick plan and in my template and I am able to change materials...and I have materials. I think Michael has most likely identified the problem. Yes...pdf doesn't help. Post a plan file...maybe a simple test file?

Edit all roof planes works for me...maybe you should post the plan.

Yes it does... Open defaults, go to the floor, then "floor structure". Make the changes. You may have to reframe the floor for the new to take effect. Note: If you have gone into each room and manually changed the floor structure in the plan...then these rooms will no longer be "default"...so, making this change will have no effect. You will have to reset each room to use default. Or...you can do as @DBCooper suggested. If you change the floor/ceiling platform, go into the floor structure tab and make sure it is set to use "default".

In defaults - Change the floor structure default.

I can help you. Visit my site. Feel free to email me directly. steve@MyChief Skills.com

@Jake1976 - fabulous renderings!

I’ve got a number of porch videos on my YouTube channel.

Made this video a while ago but it’s still relevant.

Saved Plan Views will make your life better.

My question is when will Chief incorporate AI to improve the production of… CONSTRUCTION DOCS Leave rendering to pro apps that are already more advanced than Chief.

You should contact @stevenyhof Steve Nyhof. He is located in Holland, MI and is truly a talented designer. https://stevenyhofdesigns.com

I’ve trained a lot of chief users… check out my website… https://www.mychiefskills.com/lp_training_1to1-1 i also have a YouTube page..

If you have a room...open the room and specify "Use Soffit Surface for Ceiling".

There is a tool on the toolbar that controls the display of arc centers...

Open your template plan file. Draw a line...and assign the a unique line style either from the library or create a style. Save your template. This line style will now be in all new plans based created from this template file.