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I'm trying to add recessed lights to the exterior soffit of a pavilion roof in Chief Architect X18. Whenever I try to place a recessed light fixture on the soffit, Chief Architect automatically positions it as a hanging pendant light instead of recessing it into the soffit. I've tried different placement methods, but I can't seem to get the fixture to embed properly into the exterior soffit. Is there a way to make Chief Architect recognize the exterior soffit as a ceiling surface so I can install recessed lights directly into it? Or is there another workaround to achieve this? I'd appreciate any suggestions or step-by-step guidance. Thanks!

@mLongChief Thanks for replaying. Attached below is the plan file. I created the deck planking by copying the one that was already there. However, after I deleted a portion to see if “Build Deck Framing” would regenerate it, it didn’t. On the other hand, the angled landing on the left works fine when I use “Build Deck Framing.” Plan File.zip

Deck Planking Missing in 3D – Chief Architect X18 Hi everyone, I’m having an issue with a deck in Chief Architect X18. In the 3D view, the deck planking is missing from a large section of the deck, even though the framing, railings, posts, and other deck components are displaying correctly. The unusual part is that some sections of the same deck do show the planking, while the large main section does not. I have already tried: Regenerating/building the deck framing Checking Automatically Regenerate Deck Framing Checking the floor structure settings Confirming that the planking layer is set to Deck Planking Confirming the planking material, thickness, and width My current floor structure shows: Layer 1: Mahogany, 1 1/8", Role: Framing, Construction: Deck Planking Layer 2: CA-B Pressure Treated, 7 1/4", Role: Framing Plank width: 5 1/2" Total thickness: 8 3/8" Despite these settings, the planks are still not appearing in the 3D view. Does anyone know what could cause the planking to disappear from only part of a deck like this? Is there another setting or deck-room configuration I should check? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hello there, I'm new using Chief in general, however I have an issue using the new Project Browser. When I export the project (.caproj), it creates a (1) in Chief, projects are being duplicated in the Project Browser, despite my overwriting the one stored in the cloud. Does anyone know why that is?