Walls, Rooms, Floors, and Foundations

Using walls to define room areas, how room definition can be used to create multi-level structures, and how to add multiple floors to your drawing.

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2224

4:43 Exterior Walls

Exterior Walls

Learn how to draw, modify and move walls, adjust wall type definitions and create pony walls.

Video No. 2224


2311

6:24 Constructing Different Wall Types

Constructing Different Wall Types

You can control the thickness and materials that are used in your wall makup

Video No. 2311


2319

3:40 Railings: Using Multiple Profiles & Materials for Railing Components

Railings: Using Multiple Profiles & Materials for Railing Components

Learn how to modify the different components of a railing.

Video No. 2319


2505

3:59 Drawing Walls at Any Angle

Drawing Walls at Any Angle

Walls can be drawn at any angle using these two techniques.

Video No. 2505


2229

6:26 Rooms and Interior Walls

Rooms and Interior Walls

Define rooms and specify moldings, ceiling height and other attributes.

Video No. 2229


2232

3:11 Creating Multiple Level Floor Plans

Creating Multiple Level Floor Plans

The Build New Floor tool makes it easy to add additional levels to your plan.

Video No. 2232


2233

1:47 Reference Display

Reference Display

The reference display allows you to see what is on the floor one while working on floor two.

Video No. 2233


2299

5:17 Creating a Loft

Creating a Loft

Create a loft by using the Open Below room type and then use stairs to create access.

Video No. 2299


2287

3:56 Moldings

Moldings

Learn about molding types we can apply to rooms: Base, Chair and Crown. Manage multiple moldings and specifying their height and other settings.

Video No. 2287


2234

1:52 Foundations and Basements

Foundations and Basements

Home Designer makes it easy to model a variety of basement styles.

Video No. 2234


2235

2:11 Walkout Basements

Walkout Basements

Easily create a sloped lot for a walkout basement.

Video No. 2235


2236

1:07 Daylight Basements

Daylight Basements

Easily adjust the building's height relative to the terrain with the pad elevation setting.

Video No. 2236


2314

3:30 Foundation Cutouts for Garage Doors

Foundation Cutouts for Garage Doors

Display or not display foundation cutouts in plan view.

Video No. 2314