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@CharlesVolz thanks for the input. I had used the Reset To Defaults tool but maybe that doesn't catch the attic walls? I also cleaned up that attic wall to make it one continuous wall (see attached). But I noticed in yours that you can only bring the roof down to the outside brick line. If you try to pull it all the way down, CA pulls the roof line back from the roof all the way up. Anyway, thanks for the solution. I'll know what to do if this happens again.

I've got another problem with a plan I'm working on. Per the attachment, I can't get the roof to pull up against an exterior wall. I put a break on both planes and can pull the top part in but not the very bottom. I see what looks like a ceiling plane on the back side and I think this may be the problem but I can't figure out how to fix it. I've attached the .pln file if anyone can give me some input. Brunk3.zip

Well I fixed the adjoining roof. I didn't have the main roof plane pulled all the way to the attic wall under the shed roof. I still need input on the shadow board on the main gable. TIA!

I have this issue regularly and have searched the ChiefTalk forum with no success. How do you get the shadow bard to extend (continue) past a wall below or an adjoining roof as in the attached sample? I'm sure it's easy but I can't figure it out.

@Alaskan_Sonand @TeaTime thanks for the input. My customer wanted an elaborate porch then decided to go with what you saw. I guess that caused the dining room problem. As for the garage, I'll take a look at that. After five years of using CA I still have problems with foundations. I need to get my head wrapped around what all the DBX inputs do. Thank you both.

I'm not sure what I did but I've got a couple of rooms without floors. One is defined (garage), the other is not (dining). I noticed that the exterior room line has some overlaps that I don't think should be there. I've attached the file. If anyone can take a look and let me know what I did wrong, I'd sure appreciate it. Brunk.zip

@para-CADI just watched this video. Lots of good information. Thanks for posting. I'm trying to determine the best way to incorporate a 2nd monitor.

@GeneDavisI got it using a 3D moulding. I like this because I can save it as one of my custom windows and reuse it as a unit. I still don't understand about pasting the 2D CAD detail in the live section. I just did a 3D moulding on one side, adjusted it so it looked right and drug it around the other two edges. It looks good and will work for other plans. Thanks.

@ValleyGuythanks for the advice. I stepped right through this and it works great. I still want to learn @GeneDavis' method. I need more practice with 3D moldings anyway.

@GeneDavisI've not worked much with 3D mouldings. When you say you paste the 2D CAD detail in the live section and make the molding, could you break that down in a few steps? I've got the 2D CAD from view, but don't know what to do next.

This is the first time I've had to do this in an ICF wall. You're right, 5.5 minutes is not too long. I just didn't know how to go about it. Thanks again!

@GeneDavis that sounds like a lot of work. I'll step through that and may try to save it in my library in case this comes up again. Thanks for the input!

I've mulled fixed window and an awning window in an ICF wall. The mull wants to be the depth of the wall. I've tried to change the mullion depth in the DBX but it doesn't seem to do anything. Is there a way to adjust this mull to a normal depth?

@robdyck and @MarkMc thanks for the ideas. I'm going to try both!

A customer wants a custom stove exhaust cover. I'm close by using a cabinet with peninsula radius. The problem is that i need a smaller radius on the corners (probably 6-12") to allow enough room for the actual exhaust fan. I can't find a way to decrease the radius. Is there another method that would be better to create this in CA?

Robert, thanks for this input also. I'm seeing where the 3D molding is useful when you don't want the default CA solution.

Robert, thanks for taking the time to not just give me a solution, but to explain what's going on. I fixed the upstairs. Now I'm going to re-read it so I understand, then fix the downstairs. I took a snow day yesterday. We got over 2 inches and lots of things were closed. It was also MLK day, my wife was off for the holiday. Thanks again!

@DBCooper I haven't used 3d molding polylines much but I know they are useful. Thanks for the tip. It worked great!

No problem. Using your suggestions, I've got it about 90% the way it needs to be. I've attached how it currently looks and an updated .pln file. Here are two more questions: 1. How do I get rid of the left wall rail on the upper portion of stairs and keep the lower left (open) railing? 2. Somehow, my room divider at the top of the stairs is messing up my 2nd floor ceiling. What am I doing wrong here? Millar2.zip

I did make the break but I didn't adjust the top portion. I though your input was a different idea than @DBCooper. Now I understand that it is in addition to. I will work with this and see what I can do. Thanks...I'll let you know how it turns out.

@robdyck I made the Open Below room on the 2nd floor as you suggested. I put a break in the first floor wall under the stair so I could adjust it in section view as you suggested. I can't seem to pull that portion of the wall up to meet the ceiling above. I've tried a few other things to make it work with no success. Any idea what I may be doing wrong?

Thanks so much. I'm taking notes!

I've been using CA for several years and still have problems with some stair issues. I've included a couple of pictures and the .pln file. Issues are: 1. How to show sheetrock on the bottom of an attic wall (part of dormer)? 2. How to show sheetrock above the stair rail? 3. How to move a portion of the stair in when a staircase transitions from open rail to enclosed? 4. How to show a custom hand rail on a wall that does not match the total run of the stairs? Thanks in advance. Millar.zip

@solver thanks for taking time to make the video tutorial. There are several things I saw that I can use frequently; the ceiling heigh to "1000" and using the stair angle for ceiling planes and light angles. This will help with fixing some of my problems. I did "undefault" some items and I need to get a better grasp on how to do things the right way. I never stop learning this program. Thanks and have a great weekend.

@robdyck I'd like to keep the electrical symbols on the first floor since that's where the switches are. I see what you are talking about though. @DBCooper they are all marked correctly. They are finding the 9' ceiling in the kitchen area for some reason. They Liv/Din sloped clg plane is drawn on the first floor. I'll keep experimenting. Thank you both for your input.