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That’s a nice setup idea Christopher I see why it’s been tricky to model cleanly Your workaround with the half wall and glass railing makes sense but the soffit line issue is frustrating Some users solve this by using custom door symbols or by stacking wall types so the upper wall remains intact Maybe try creating a custom 3 panel glass door symbol and inserting it directly so you don’t lose dimensions or have to fight the joins

Not exactly, it just means you should rely on experience and ratios rather than overcomplicating the process. Using floor-to-wall area correlations gives you a quick estimate, while the actual order depends on room requirements and material types. That way, you keep estimates practical but still leave room for adjustments when finalizing materials.

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