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that works...if you have a bath or bedroom above it would have to be an invisible wall...but, still...that's a great idea. Thanks Eric!

That works fine for defining a material...but the material has "0" thickness. It's not realistic and nothing appears in the section. And if you have a "porch room" (as shown in pic below)...and it has a defined ceiling material/thickness...if you delete this ceiling you end up with nothing. The room above does not fill in the material. I really think the only way to do this is with invisible rooms on the floor below the cantilever...

Thanks Eric... So, the best solution is to create a "room" below the cantilever and then go to the materials tab and assign the specific material. However, you have to specify the "thickness" and the number of "layers" of the ceiling in the "ceiling finish" DBX on the room "structure" tab. Thanks again...I wasn't thinking about the "materials" tab.

Wondering...how do you get a "finish" material to appear on the underside of a cantilevered floor? Does it require creating a "room" with invisible walls on the floor below? This works...but, it creates other problems...especially if you are trying to create a "porch" room at a door opening. My solution was to use a Molding Polyline and create a soffit and trim board...but, is this the only simple solution? Just wondering what others have done to accomplish this task... Thanks

I’ve thought the same thing since I purchased the software...version X6. But...I also want the stair tool improved drastically.

You could use a spline...or draw an arc...then open the object DBX and “add an arrow”...to indicate the switch controls a light above or below.

I don’t think the “rail follows wall” will give you stair treads. I think you get a wall with cap and a balustrade on top of the wall.

Maybe the video I recently did could help you...

Thanks...it’s nice to know my videos can be some help.

I'm surprised at the number of posts on this thread. The OP posted about dormers right? You just can never know what post topic will inspire such discussion....amazing.

Jason...I used your plan to create a video on roof editing. Maybe it'll help you...or maybe you've already got this done and moved on. Either way...here is the video.

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...