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Thank you, Jonathan! I spent some time "interrogating" your file, and appreciate the clean approach. Very nice! In the case of an addition--in which the cantilevered structure is added to and atop the existing hip edge--do you have any suggestions or thoughts? It was in this scenario (i.e., using "Roof Overframing") that I struggled with getting the side walls to merge to the existing roof without portions either disappearing and/or dipping beneath the new, porch ceiling. Joseph

I was wondering if anyone might help me understand how to create a covered porch like the one in the attached. I've tried to make use of the "Auto Floating Dormer" and "Auto Dormer" tools, and have also tried a combination of the three techniques described here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01179/creating-an-attached-porch-or-carport.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1606/creating-a-screened-porch.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1529/creating-a-false-gable-or-decorative-dormer.html Steve's "How to create a "Cape Cod Style Roof" with 2nd floor cantilever dormer using Chief Architect X12" video is also nearly what I'm looking for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xagB-PtaafY In essence, I'd like to create a decorative, false, cantilevered dormer with a gable roof. The short walls under the hipped edge/overhang have proven challenging, and I'm struggling to get them to intersect with the main roof. Any help is appreciated!