To create the structure.
Build attic room home designer pro.
Select file new plan from the menu to open a new blank plan.
So if you want to create a loft or storage area in the attic of your model you will need to create it on a numbered floor not the attic.
For the purposes of this example we selected a roof pitch of 8 in 12.
Cad in cross section and elevation.
Auto dormers are typically built in an upper floor loft area so select build floor build new floor from the menu.
Click the select objects button then click.
Auto rebuild roofs is not available in home.
Select build roof build roof from the menu to display the build roof dialog.
If you need to add a new floor to your model select build floor build new floor from the menu.
Exporting high definition pictures and transparent backgrounds in home designer pro.
Specify the desired pitch.
From the menu select build floor build new floor.
Text styles in home designer pro.
The floor 2 defaults dialog will display.
In this example a structure measuring 40 x 30 is used.
Using the same line type edit handles.
Text styles for text and labels.
To build a second floor with gable walls.
Select build wall straight exterior wall from the menu then click and drag to draw a rectangular structure.
The attic floor does not support rooms or living space of any kind not even rooms specified as attics.
In the new floor dialog choose the option to derive new 2nd floor plan from the 1st floor plan and click ok.
Click ok in this dialog without making any.
In home designer version 10 and newer programs this will display the floor 2 defaults dialog.
In the new floor dialog select the first option then click ok.