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OK...I agree, the software will not place a brick ledge automatically. But...if you use "Auto Detail"...you can edit the fill and make it look correct. Yes...it's not a perfect model...but, I think it will get you what you want. Once you hit "auto detail"...the software will place polylines inside each wall member. You can then grab the handles and manipulate as you'd like.

You can get rid of that line by using "auto detail"....see attached. That line will always appear as these walls are on different floor levels. Section prior to "auto detail"... Section after "auto detail".... Here is another example...I've added a 2nd floor to your plan...the separation line appears. It has nothing to do with "pony walls"

I think you are right...I remember being able to just pull the brick down and the lower wall would adjust.

It can be done...see attached pics. I attached a revised plan. Watch the video... ky home stripped down - ChiefSkills Vers 1.plan

I created a simple little drip cap molding...and attached it to the roof as a "shadow board"...that might work for you? Painted red so you could see it clearly. See attached pictures.

Yes...just create a pony wall and use the same brick wall type you used on the main level. You may have to change the alignment method...I’m not at my computer so I can’t look.

This is how I'd do what you are asking...

Larry...here is another video that I hope clears up the Pony Wall question you had. It's not rocket science (not smart enough for that...) but basically you control the display with layer sets...and "plan views" remember the default setting for "pony walls". Let me know if the video still doesn't make things clear...I ramble at times.

I don’t find plan views that complicated...but, that said it’s apparent that it’s confusing to many users. Chief should not release these completely new features without a slew of training videos showing how the features work and how they can be used. These videos should be comprehensive and thoroughly cover the topic...not some quickie drive-by sales video.

Excellent video...

Using cabinets seems to be the way to go...here is a link to a Chief Architect Video: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/825/create-wainscoting-using-cabinet-symbols.html

Just a quickie video about how to display pony walls with plan views. Did not go into depth. Chief Architect did an excellent video on the topic which goes into more detail...and if this is something you do often you should go to the Chief Videos page and watch their video on Pony Walls. Here is a link to CA video: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5226/displaying-pony-walls-in-layout.html

Did a video...experts feel free to comment. I'm just grasping this concept...thanks to Perry and Michael for there expertise!

Thanks Perry...that was eye opening. And...that will save me a ton of work! Yes...I tested. You can create unique plan views that show just the "foundation"...and another that shows the frame wall on top of the stem walls. Wooo! Love it. This is such a common building practice where I live in Indiana. Many developers here in Hamilton County create lots that are "daylight" basement type lots...where you would have a pony wall along the rear wall...and maybe up the sides. The builders love them because they can offer finished area's in the lower level that look and feel much like the main level. Very common...and now, because of the genius that is this forum...much easier for me to draw. Thanks everyone...

Thanks for posting that foundation plan example Michael. I get it now. For me it's a bit weird to draw the foundation plan on level zero...and the basement floor plan on level 1...and then, the first floor plan on level 2. But...it does allow for you to send the plans correctly to layout and show the layers needed for each plan. Very creative...thanks again.

Good suggestions Michael...but, how does this help when you want to create a building or wall section?

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Larry here is the plan...I played around with it, created unique layers for each plan view. However, plan views do not control the wall you see in a pony wall. I'm not sure how to accomplish this...so, if someone knows...please post an explanation. Thanks. Foundation Pony Wall Plan.plan

The gap under the brick sill molding can be fixed easily. Just use a "stack molding". You can assign unique materials to each molding in a "stack" molding profile. Assign the "course brick" material to the sill (molding #1 in pic)...and assign the "standard" brick texture to the molding you used to "fill the gap" (molding #2 in pic). You can then assign this "sill" molding to your window default if you are doing a design where the windows are mostly in brick walls...then every window will come into your plan with the sill just the way you want it...

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Yea...I realized after posting that I had not created a unique layer set. I’m still not sure that you can control the pony wall display with a layer set. More exploration required...

I don't think plan views control how pony walls are displayed...if someone thinks they do...please post something we can learn from. I think my video shows/explains what the OP wants to accomplish...

You should watch the two videos I posted about brick sill. Might help...see this post.

I experimented with this to see if it could be controlled by "plan views". I don't think you can. Also, can someone explain to me why when I have selected "upper wall"...the upper wall does not show. I get this dashed line showing the inner line of the upper pony wall.

I've been messing around in my toolbars and must have deleted something the wrong way? I get this warning now every time I try to "customize toolbars"... Can someone tell me what I need to do to get rid of this warning...thanks!