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@VKennedy - moving the roof planes is a simple fast solution. Another strategy is to use a custom "reference layer set"...you can have as many as you want...and assign ref sets to a saved plan view.

@VADA2020 - I edited your plan...review what I did. The key being "roof cuts wall at bottom".... 1446195903_WilleyProposed2 - Steve Edits.plan

You need to post the Chief plan file...close the plan, then upload it here.

See screen clips below...you need to set wall tops to "default"...and make sure you have selected "Hang Floor Platform Above On Wall".

You might try learning more about reference displays. You should create an "as-built" file...save it. Then create a new file for the new plan. In the new plan you can then reference in the "as-built". You can even reference the "as-built" elevations into the new elevations. Chief did a video showing this technique; https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5435/using-the-reference-display.html?playlist=100

Why do you have "point markers" in Cad Details. Just use end/end dimensions. Point to point dimensions should only be used as a last resort. See attached simple detail;

@ChiefUserBigRob - just an idea...would not say it's ideal but here you go. I used a pony wall for the frame wall...just a short 3" tall section of 8" CMU and a wider brick sill. The wider is just to make it appear to be a sill. I created a new material for the sill (made a copy of the dark brown brick material), changed it's orientation etc. It's not a perfect solution. Using a molding polyline would be faster, easier...but there are always a number of ways to do things in Chief.

Dan - quite a simple issue. Watch the video....it's the little things in Chief that can drive you crazy Dan Heid - Floor Framing Issue (Wall Definition Problem) - Watch Video

@InfiniteArts - Like this? I wasn't sure if you wanted flat ceilings in the 8' area or not...(plan attached) In case you aren't aware, you have to manually draw roof trusses. Chief does not build them automatically. 40996522_Oregonhouse_Steve Edits.plan

@RJBPILOT - Yea...I thought I had fixed that...so, I'll have to go and do some more digging. Sorry about that...

@RJBPILOT - lots of things going on with this plan. The first thing I'd do if I were you is "reset to defaults"...I'd reset walls top/bottom. You have a number of walls where you moved the top of bottom...not something I'd recommend you do. Next, open the plan defaults and specify the default floor/ceiling platform...then open each room on the second floor and check them to use the default "floor structure". I would build the dormer manually...so much easier and much more control. To build the general roof...I'd specify to ignore the 2nd floor, set roof pitches in the wall defaults, set gable and hip walls in the wall dbx, and "raise" the roof the depth of your default floor system (10.25") plus 1.5" for a plate to sit your rafters on...a total of 11.75". I would uncheck "trusses"...and I'd probably uncheck automatic birds mouth. Set birdsmouth seat to 3.5". The default birdsmouth seat will be based on the width of the main layer of your siding-6 wall on the first floor....but, you don't really need a 5.5" wall on the 2nd floor. Once the roof is built...you will have to lower the screened porch roof to sit it on the top of the beam...so, turn off automatic roofs and lower the porch roof 11.75". Just use transform/replicate to move the roof down. To build the dormer, move the roof where the dormer is to be constructed up one floor, click on the roof plane and use the "create hole" tool (bottom toolbar) to cut a hole in the roof for the dormer walls to pop through. You'll have to create the dormer cheek walls..."roof cuts wall at bottom". Then draw the 3/12 roof on the dormer. Regarding the Screened porch. You need to open the deck room and fix a few things; Floor finish should be checked to use "default". (note: the deck planking is the finish...and it is specified in the framing). Also, at "planks, joists" you should check use default. Also, for the porch railing wall I would not use a "top plate"...just the bottom plate. It looks like you are using my Screened Porch Library...nice! The height of the railing walls should be the room height less the height of the beam (9"). So...88.125". Open the Screened Porch room...and go to the deck tab. Check the box to automatically regenerate deck framing. Set plank direction and joist direction to automatic. I've attached my "fixed" plan for you to review. Moller's Shed - fixed.plan.zip

I took a shot...see attached; 1st plan - Steve Edits.plan

You might want to check out my Screened Porch Library. It’s amazing… https://www.mychiefskills.com

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I offer 1:1 Chief Architect training via Zoom. You can learn more here on my website; My Chief Skills Training Have questions...feel free to email me at steve@mychiefskills.com I also offer a library that helps you to create Screened Porches...check it out here: Screened Porch Library I have a YouTube page also...check it out; ChiefSkills

I’m hoping that Chief takes full advantage of the new ARM based system that Apple is moving towards. Also - full adoption of “metal” which is Apples graphics engine. At this moment Apple can’t beat the Nvidia 3080 or 3090 cards…but the M1 chip is just step #1 for Apple. The M1 is fast, their laptops have unmatched battery life. Try unplugging an Intel laptop with a 3080 and see what happens. It’s not a pretty picture. Intel has reached the end of the road with its chip design. The amount of watts it has to feed these powerful Nvidia cards creates an incredible amount of heat…which in turn degrades performance. They know this and believe me - they are working fast to catch up - and they will catch up and might even surpass Apple. Chief will eventually write their software to take advantage of everything that ARM based computers excel at. Fingers crossed. Disclaimer - I’m not a computer guru at all…but I’ve watched a lot of YouTube videos on this subject and I like where Apple is going.

Two ways that I can think of quickly... 1 - Wall material region along the top edge of wall 2 - Create a pony wall with the top section of the pony wall to have a thinner interior layer than the wall type below. See screen clips:

I've done a little testing. I created a new plan. Created a similar wall type. I did not have this issue. Rafters built what I'd call normally...so, maybe it's something in the way you have your wall defined. Send it in to Chief...see what they think.

@HumbleChief - I believe (and I'm guessing) that the reason is that Chief takes the pitch and creates the baseline elevation...so, when you open a wall and change the pitch, the baseline is still locked at the position created by the higher pitched roof....which pushes the lower roof down. I'm guessing...so don't go to the bank with this info.

Stairs go back a long way too...and the stair tool is lacking also. I hope I live long enough to see some improvement in the stair tool...

@ChiefJeet Here's a video using your plan... ChiefJeet - auto rebuild roof using lowest pitch first - Watch Video

@ChiefJeet What I'm saying is correct to a degree...see video. If I'm missing something I'm sure someone will let me know Starting with lowest pitch w/Auto Rebuild Roofs - Watch Video

If you are going to use auto roofs...you have to start with the lowest pitch. Then, auto build the roof. Leave "auto rebuild roofs" turned on. Now...move to the 2nd floor and open each wall for edit, roof tab, and change the pitch to 35 degrees. The roof will auto build and all your rafters will be in the correct elevation.

Alternate strategy; Create the molding as Glenn described...draw a small section of it...maybe without the handrail and convert this small section into a railing panel symbol. This way...you can drop a doorway into the railing and create an opening. Otherwise...you will have to place breaks into the molding polyline. Not a big deal...but creating the railing panel is simple and becomes part of the wall. Chief always provides more than one to accomplish things...

@J_Mack - Eric's idea is the best and quickest The steps: Check "shelf ceiling" Uncheck "flat ceiling over this room" In the structure area...specify the height of the ceiling in the room - 90"