hannajonesdesign Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I have built the basement, main floor and 2nd floor but it appears as if the basement is my main level. How do I change my floors around so there are only 2 mains levels with a basement? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Some of us put the Foundation on Level 0, Basement on Level 1, First Floor on Level 2, Second Floor on Level 3, etc. This is my preference for a finished Basement situation - especially for a Walk-Out Others use Level 0 for the Foundation and the Basement, First Floor on Level 1, Second Floor on Level 2. I think that can complicate things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannajonesdesign Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 For some reason my roof isn't working correctly having the basement set as level 1, is there some way to change that? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 For some reason my roof isn't working correctly having the basement set as level 1, is there some way to change that? Thank you! The only way we're going to be able to help is if you post the plan. BTW, what version are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannajonesdesign Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 It's premier x7. How can I post the plan here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 It's premier x7. How can I post the plan here? Click on "More Reply Options", Browse to your Plan (Make sure it's not open), Open, then "Attach This File". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneDavis Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Close file, zip, and attach. Or save to Dropbox and give us the DB link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannajonesdesign Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Here is the plan. Suby_Houseplans_10122016.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Hanna, You will need to define a Terrain Perimeter and set the Elevation in order to get the Foundation to build properly.You will need to manually create the Foundation under the extended areas at the First Floor. You also need to set the Foundation Type correctly and change the Basement Exterior Wall Type to Concrete or CMU. Other wise I don't see a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannajonesdesign Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Thank you Joe, So once I set the foundation will I be able to move the first floor down and set it as the basement or will I need to rebuild it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 The Terrain elevation is the key. Create it on Level 2 and set the elevation to about -8.5' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannajonesdesign Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 I added a terrain perimeter around level 2, do I now want to go into elevation data to set the -8.5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Terrain Specification - Building Pad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannajonesdesign Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Thank you! one last question (I think), how can I now call the basement level 0 and the main floor 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Simple answer is to just use a Rich Text Box placed on a unique layer. Better yet, change the Label of the Layout Box when you send the Plan to Layout. There are ways to use macros to get the Floor Number and adjust it based on the Level. I could provide you with a couple of macros to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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