BenPalmer

This is how we do it as well.

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00719/importing-terrain-elevation-data-from-a-dwg-or-dxf-file.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1056/import-a-surveyor-dwg-file-for-a-site-plan-or-terrain-perimeter.html

You need to have the .pl files...without those, there isn't anything you can do.

more info here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00279/opening-legacy-files.html

That is how I do it...draw them up in separate plan files, then assemble in layout in whatever format/order I want.

You're welcome. Yes, you will need to unblock and convert each. You may be able to have the person who is sending the file unblock them before they send, to save you some time. But, may take more time to have them do that. All the best.

A couple guesses without the actual .plan file: you already have a terrain perimeter...if so, delete it and try again the lines aren't actually closed...in the screen shot you attached, I don't see anything filled, demonstrating that it is closed, so it may not be closed. Again, just some guesses...if those don't do it, upload the file for better answers. Hope that helps.

I keep my basement plan and foundation plan on Level 0...works well with layers and terrain. Only time I split them up is if I have a 2 level basement next to an underground basketball court...but then I'm always fighting the elevation heights in my brain. Hope that helps.

I use a solid black fill, set to 75% transparency and it prints grey very nicely on black and white prints and looks great on the screen as well....I used to use the patterns, but I found that added to the PDF file size and screen redraw time was effected with larger projects....haven't tested that in some time, so might be better now.

To support @robdyck post. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/709/compound-curved-roof.html?playlist=95

Agree with @robdyck this is how I handle these as well.

A 'cross box' would probably be a better tool for this situation. Or two cad lines. Then you can get it to look exactly how you want without fighting patterns.

I have used this tool while designing plans with different wings of the plans at different angles...I'll 'temporarily' rotate the 'view' (not the plan) to the angle I'm working on so that it is straight on my screen and easier on my brain and faster to work on, then switch to another angle to work on, etc. But it is a 'temp' tool and is helpful in specific circumstances and I set it back to zero as soon as I'm done using it. Hope that helps.

Based on your screen shot, the 'Auto Rebuild Roofs' is not checked. Check that and it should adjust each time you adjust the overhang.

Right, so the connecting room with it's 3/12 or 4/12 pitch (whichever you choose as the designer) will not have the same fascia height as the existing house with it's 12/12 pitch because they have different pitches (12/12 vs 4/12). Per your original post, you want the plate height and fascia heights to be the same as the existing house. That isn't possible with different pitches without making adjustments, such as those I listed in my previous post. Side note: I'm a little confused by your comment quoted above "both roof planes on the connecting room needs to be the same" ...because the plan you posted they are the same...? Is your issue with those planes or with the fascia heights being the same as the existing like your original post declares?