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Just a quick example plan attached....I didn't make it exact...but maybe you can look at what I did with the roof planes and learn what to do to make your plan work. Here is my example plan: Fix Plan 01.zip Here is a pic of my example plan:

Post the plan...

Wall height is controlled by the “ROOM” specification.

I’m with you. I tend to leave truss design to the experts. And - I would not have known that the layer was locked by default....happy you got it figured out and I’m sure your post has helped many of us.

You may want to create a specific layer set that you use to edit trusses...where the layers you need are not locked. I’m sure it’s not something you do everyday so maybe it’s not worth the trouble.

I sent you a message..

@robdyck - not at my computer to check but I think the problem is “Newels”. Newels do not trim off at roofs...if your rail doesn’t include Newels it will trim to the roof. Again I’m going from memory so I could be wrong

See pic attached. Somewhat easy with a "glass" railing panel...and a molding line. The only trouble spot is if you have an opening....you will have to place breaks in the molding line. In the attached example I used a molding polyline...just because they are easy to control...and turned the molding off on the edge that rests against the house. Newels and glass panel are right out of the core catalog.

Screen clip...modified foundation wall with studs/drywall and airspace. As you can see there is a small gap under the stud wall..but, at least the studs are not extending down to the footing.

Exactly... @Kbird1 - Mick (and Chief) suggest creating a foundation wall that includes the airspace/stud/drywall etc. I thought in the past that when you did this the stud wall would actually extend down to the footing...which would not be good. However, just doing a quick test it looks like the stud wall will stop at the floor. So...maybe this is the way to go.

Rob - I think the reason for "furred" wall types is that it eliminates a room behind the wall. I think... You can assign any wall type as "furred"...I also have a unique wall type for these situations...but, you can use a standard interior-4 as a furred wall if you choose. I've attached a couple of screen shots from the X12 Manual on furred walls.

It's tricky that's for sure. Sometimes I just don't select furred...and things fix themselves. Below are pics showing how things change depending on wall types...

You need to change the "text" layer in your annotation set...or default set. My example below is using a saved plan view...but, the defaults are tied to the annotation set listed at the top. So...modify the layer that "text" is placed on. (not Rich Text).

I’ve done a few videos on dormers - check out my YouTube page.

Made you a quick video...hope it helps.

Real quick how to video....

If you post your plan you will get the answer you need.

Style Pallets work well - not sure it’s always the way to go. I made this video on SP...

You should be able to move the windows into position just by adjusting the height...see the attached pics. I create a quick 2-story plan. Made the 2nd floor open below. Placed a group of windows on the first floor....copied them...placed the same group up on the second floor. Then...opened the DBX and adjusted the height of both groups until I had just a little gap between each. I could have made them touch if I wanted to...

You need to post an example plan if possible. That said, you might try balloon framing the wall and then adjust the height/placement of each window group. Either raise the lower window group up to meet the upper group...or lower the upper group to meet the lower group. Or change the size/height of either. But...just guessing without a plan.

Excellent Tip/Trick...whatever works to get the job done! Thanks!

You cannot turn of the "panel" layer as it is part of the railing "WALL" layer. You could change the screen material to glass...but even then in Vector View it will not be transparent. Even painting the screen "open no material" you won't see through the material in Vector View.

I made this “balcony” video recently...it’s doesn’t directly answer your issues but you might pick up a tip or two...

Just post your plan and one of the many experts here on the forum will help you.

I did this video on dormers a while ago but it might help you...dormers can be tricky.