HumbleChief

No problem, Glenn had it figured out but perhaps a not so clear path to get there.

Select/open the counter top>Line Style>Drawing Group>Back Group - Thanks Glenn

Had the same experience numerous time, probably due to bonehead status, but none the less not a bad technique. But remember it doesn't have to be blocked.

Meant to say, oh wait I did, that it's not necessary to block, but it doesn't hurt anything either just makes a couple operations easier. What happens if you want change the as-built mask and it's not blocked? You'd have to go to the 'all off' Layer, turn on that layer and delete everything, if it's a block you can move the entire block if you want, or you can delete the entire block all at once - works great - anyway it's only a suggestion for those who still have an open mind and willing to try different techniques.

Minor point - if the as built mask is a block (even though it doesn't have to be), locked, on its own layer, and set to the back group, if you ever have to modify it, and I have had to a couple times when the as built had a problem, the block can be selected, moved or deleted as a block. Just sayin', having it as a block can be a benefit.

You have to use the match properties button first.

Your mask should be a 'block' of CAD lines, set to the back group, and locked. You can't make any changes if the layer is locked (Riemie) but after you unlock it click on the block and in the CAD Block Specification dbx there's a selection under General to choose "By Block Layer" that allows you to change the line style of the block by its layer properties.

We are going to have to wait a long time for Glenn to get something wrong. Setting the defaults room by room should work as well.

Hope this helps with your upcoming structure problems.

That's a great call Michael - automatic points for posting the plan.

Sadly, I've reached my quota for positive reviews for the day.

There you go, another point - look out now that I know what points are.

I just gave you a point too Michael because I just now figured out what points were!! Doh. Kinda like 'drinks on the house'! A point for everyone!!

More points for Glenn Yay

Sadly I can only give you one The cheering is deafening over here. Glenn would have never gotten that if he were at his computer.

Curious, why would it matter what material type you chose for the exterior? Other than the stupid obvious that drywall won't weather that well. It should still build no matter the material yeah? And you need the floor framing to fill that gap me thinks.

I believe that check is in the mail Hey wait, don't I get a prize for figuring out the 2 roofs?

Build Floor Framing and make sure the joists rims etc. are turned on in your view.

Thanks Greg but the plan is in early preliminary development. Lots of decisions still to be made on framing, structure, support, feasibilty etc. The OP was about the deck floor disappearing not the actual design or its feasibility. Still doesn't seem right that the floor would disappear but sure enough it does.

Nope. Text in full; "It appears that once the roof plane below gets to the height of the floor above, the floor structure goes away. I found that if I recreate that roof plane with 2 planes, it works as it should. You should be able to correct the problem with the same alteration. I have attached an image of the change I made. The second roof plane is filled in red. I will submit this to our development team to look into."

Heard from tech support and they suggested a second roof plane to solve the problem. Hope that helps someone else in the future.

I'm wichoo on that Dennis - I'll post any answer I might get form Tech support.

Always appreciate your feedback but even with corrected floor heights (which I did not mess around with) the problem remains. The 2 roof planes solves it but it took me by surprise. I did send the plan in to headquarters. I'll post what I find out. ..and THANK YOU everyone for all your help!!

That's the trigger from my experience as well. Two roof planes solves it but....hope that will help someone in the future.

That's the same solution I came up with. Thanks for posting and taking the time. Is this expected behavior in your world of Chief? Would you expect the height of the roof to effect the deck floor like this? Curious and thanks again.