Need Help Creating a Basement Entrance in Chief Architect X12

[Arunc0108]

Hello,

 

I'm working in Chief Architect X12 and I'm having trouble modeling a basement entrance correctly.

 

I have an existing structure, and I need to recreate it exactly as shown in my reference photos. The area causing the issue is marked in red on both the reference images and my Chief Architect screenshot.

 

I Want to create the basement exterior entrance exactly like the reference , door placement at the basement level. However, I'm having difficulty placing and configuring the basement door correctly while maintaining the proper stair alignment.

 

For reference, I've attached:

 

2 photos of the actual structure with the problem area highlighted in red.
1 screenshot from my Chief Architect X12 model, also with the same area marked in red, showing where I'm getting stuck.

 

Could someone please explain the correct workflow or the best w ay to model this type of basement entrance in Chief Architect X12? Any step-by-step guidance, suggestions, or example files would be greatly appreciated.

[MPDesign]

Try making the space (room type) open below,  then make a room on foundation level. Use foundation wall type. 

Place door on foundation level. Make stairs from basement to terrain.

Hope that helps. 

[DBCooper]

See if this tech article about making a split level entry helps:

https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/article/KB-00269/creating-a-split-level-entry-with-a-landing.html