PitMan71

Thanks guys. i will try these options. Shane

This is the roof over the porch where i want the dormers.

All... Newbie here.... What is the best way to create an attic dormer? I have a plan i am working on that has two decorative dormers over the front porch into the attic. When i use the dormer tool it complains about a wall being in the way, which I guess its referring to the wall separating the porch and living space. That wall does not even go into the attic so I am not sure what the issue is. Thanks in advance for any tips on this. Shane

Thanks. I will try this.

I am a new user and was wanting to get some best practices when putting together a roof plan with multiple pitches. it appears that the roof tools do a really good job until you get into a roof with multiple pitches. The particular roof (8:12) I am working on has multiple gables with a higher pitched one (14/12) in the front. I have tried multiple techniques to get this to work. I have broken the wall up as some training vids show, but the roof still does resolve the way intended. For the higher pitched roof I also want the porch roof to die into the side of it where the dropped eave created by the steeper pitch. I realize that there may be some extra work needed to get the look I want.... With all the variables relating to the roof I just want to make sure I'm adjusting the correct ones. OR in the off chance that there is a better way to accomplish what I am wanting.

Im no builder, but I just started using the product. What specifically do you want to know? Shane

Im a long time drafter and new CA user in Montgomery. Would love to connect with someone that uses CA. Shane