Evolution Posted Wednesday at 02:13 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:13 PM Working on adding a deck and roof to the this house. There so many little nuances trying to figure out why the deck floor and foundation doesn't show even through I did build (foundation / framing) and best I can tell told the software to auto build-rebuild and for some reason the ceiling won't generate properly even though I set the room height, and checked roof above and un-checked ceiling above. I want the steps to "inset" into the deck, so; do I create a separate deck room there and call it open below, in order to have the beam extend out to the edge of the steps? EDIT: I thought since there is a roof over the steps the software would read it that way-no. So, I added invisible walls around the steps, called that room open below (suppressed the label) and a ceiling now generates over the steps, but still appears too low. I selected the invisible wall at the top of the steps and made it a railing with balusters (checked invisible) but the post to beam still does not extend over the steps. I wouldn't think I'd have to to a 3D solid to have it generate the beam, and post on out to the corner of the deck? Help appreciated! NEW FRONT PORCH ADDITION 1256 BLOOMERY ROAD.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange822 Posted Wednesday at 04:21 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:21 PM Hi Bob, I tried to fix it as best as I could. Only the front beam won't connect there is a small space you may need a polyline solid to fill it in. It seemed like you had too many steps so I made it the minimum number just over 7" riser height. New file attached, hope it helps! NEW FRONT PORCH ADDITION 1256 BLOOMERY ROAD - New.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolution Posted Wednesday at 04:46 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 04:46 PM 22 minutes ago, Ange822 said: Hi Bob, I tried to fix it as best as I could. Only the front beam won't connect there is a small space you may need a polyline solid to fill it in. It seemed like you had too many steps so I made it the minimum number just over 7" riser height. New file attached, hope it helps! NEW FRONT PORCH ADDITION 1256 BLOOMERY ROAD - New.zip 1.18 MB · 1 download Angela, that does look better than what I've be able to do so far. Not sure how you got it to this point, I can't open the file, as I am running X12 not worth the cost to upgrade, but thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange822 Posted Wednesday at 04:57 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:57 PM 2 minutes ago, Evolution said: Angela, that does look better than what I've be able to do so far. Not sure how you got it to this point, I can't open the file, as I am running X12 not worth the cost to upgrade, but thanks! Sorry I didn't realize it was X12. First thing I did was make sure the heights are matching for the Porch / Open to Below, as well as the floor finish / structure. Uncheck Sil Plate in the railing specifications. Continue the railing across the stairway, but "break" into a separate section. Then the separate section over the stairway would just be the Beam. No Railing. I drew foundation walls below. As mentioned made the stair tread # reduced, and changed it to concrete. I could be wrong but I don't think there is a cost to upgrade to the new Chief? I think the monthly / yearly subscription covers all of them? Could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolution Posted Wednesday at 05:11 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 05:11 PM You said: First thing I did was make sure the heights are matching for the Porch / Open to Below, as well as the floor finish / structure. Uncheck Sil Plate in the railing specifications. Did you uncheck sill plate because you did a concrete slab and foundation? My build is deck construction of 2X8, 1" decking, with piers and post foundatiion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange822 Posted Wednesday at 05:34 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:34 PM Okay sorry I thought it was concrete. So yes you should do the 2x8 construction / decking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Mark3D Posted 6 hours ago Solution Share Posted 6 hours ago See if this file helps it may get you moving in the right direction NEW FRONT PORCH ADDITION 1256 BLOOMERY ROAD.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolution Posted 1 hour ago Author Share Posted 1 hour ago Thanks, Mark. I'd like to know the steps you took to fix it? I've tried everything I could think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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