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Can you post your plan...or a quick sample plan? And...did you auto build those roof trusses?

A porch like you are describing is "easy" in Chief. I made you a quickie "loom" video. Click the link...https://www.loom.com/share/a2dba97a4f2947c4a81c0d21a5b104a6

@builtright3 - Bluebeam has a YouTube page...you should watch some of the videos. Bluebeam is a tool designed for construction and PDF's. I used it for 2 years without any training...and was amazed at what it could do. And...I never scratched the surface. Here is a link to their Youtube page:

@builtright3 - looks like you can purchase for 349.00. Well worth the price. I clicked on "store" and it took me to this page...

Bluebeam if you are on a PC. Incredible program...I wish there was a MAC version.

same issue for interior doors. The style pallet will only change one type of door - so you have to have a pallet for each int door type. Kind of makes it a PIA.

@cajunland - One option: you could use a pony wall. See attached. Option 2: Use a wall material region.

I made you a quickie video on how to center the window...hope it helps. https://www.loom.com/share/8d2c66adba6a43f2a6b8b0d60cc30c9b

to edit your roof planes you should do some editing of the roof plan layerset. Make the roof plane layer a solid line...dark blue (or a color you like) and make it 50 thick. Turn off the gutter layer and turn off the "roof overhang" layer. You don't need to see these right now and they just clutter up your view. The first thing you should do is use the plan view "roof plan view"...then open the layerset and make the edits.

Your roof plane does not touch the wall...see pic attached. That said...once you get the roof plan next to the brick - in order to center the window you will need to open general wall defaults and turn off "auto rebuild attic walls". Then...move the attic wall that you see on the second floor plan that is right where you want the window...pull it away. Then, center the window. Then you can put the attic wall back where it's suppose to be. Roof plane...move it to brick. Window -

I thought the same but it’s probably just the skylight curb. Just guessing. Still guessing but maybe the T&G ceiling is a couple inches thick...then maybe a sheathing layer the the shingles?

Just a quickie how to video on the basics of "auto rebuild roofs"....https://www.loom.com/share/21b8e84e29774066ae6a29c4db186c60

Did you need to raise the rafters 11.5"? Not sure if you need/want a roof structure...but, if you edit the roof "surface" and add framing at least you will get a roof system above the beams. Not sure how to deal with the gap that's created at the wall...maybe a P-Solid...or, blocking. I did this all via "auto rebuild roofs" and "auto framing" on...

First...what is the "problem" Second...please post a plan so we can look at what you are doing. Thanks!

@stevenyhof - good for you. Yes - split level homes in Chief can make a person crazy. They are complex. And - many of the Chief videos only skim the surface and never seem to dive into potential complexities.

Have you watched the Chief videos? You may pick up a good tip or two... https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/9917/focus-creating-a-split-level-home.html

The layerset for each camera view is defined in defaults under "camera tools". See attached pic... Your layerset is probably not the same as mine...but if you look here you will find the layer that controls what your are seeing in your 3D view.

Suggestions above work...pic attached explains how to change the color of the material. Note: this will change the color of this material everywhere in your plan...not just here.

Yea...so my suggestion is not the problem. Might check to make sure the wall is aligned correctly with the wall above. Sometimes the main layers get screwed up when you use pony walls. Click on the wall in plan view...and look for this symbol....

@stevenyhof - without the plan it’s hard to say. You might open the wall DBX and make sure walls top is default.

Thanks so much. Greatly appreciated!

Here...I'm using a MAC but it should appear similar if you are using Windows.

Using hotkeys with Chief is one of the best ways to increase your efficiency with the program. I made this video related to Hotkeys a while ago but you may still find it interesting.

No. When you increase the width of the wall type assigned to your railing...only the wall width increases. The railing width components are defined separately under the railing tab.

Keep it simple. Just increase the width of the railing wall. Done. Chief centers the rail on the width of the wall.