Modify several items of the same type simultaneously by holding down the Shift key and then click, or marquee select, the desired items. Use the CAD tools to create a closed polyline of the desired arch shape, then convert it to a 3D/Polyline Solid. Creating a Custom Arch Using a 3D/Polyline Solid.You can specify whether objects must be totally contained in or intersected by the marquee, or whether a center point must be contained in the marquee by changing this Edit Preference.Ī raised area, such as a stage platform, can be created either with a 3D/polyline solid, or by defining a room and raising the floor height in the Room Specification dialog.Ī custom cabinet that is designed to hold wine bottles can be created by utilizing the Specialty Storage objects located in the library. Creating a Custom Chimney and FireplaceĬombinations of different objects such as fixtures, soffits, walls and wall openings allow you to create a wide variety of fireplace and chimney designs.Many objects can be moved from one location to another without restrictions by holding down the Ctrl key on your keyboard. However, in X14 and prior versions, a 3D/Polyline Solid must first be converted to an architectural block before it can be added to the User Catalog in the library browser. Adding a 3D/Polyline Solid to the User CatalogĪ 3D/Polyline Solid can easily be added to the User Catalog in X15 and newer versions using the Add to Library edit tool.Photographs can be applied to picture frames, computer and TV screens, along with other objects by creating custom materials. Importing and Applying a Custom Picture to a Frame, Computer, or TV Screen.

Why can't I (or can I) lock a roof plane or group of roof planes before re-enabling 'auto build roofs'? That is another great feature of Canvas, the locks. I had been breaking them down into many planes, which seems to work, whenever I needed to, thinking maybe they were saving that feature for the Chief Architect program. I just now finally discovered the break roof plane tool at the bottom thanks to a DJP post. It does seem that pressing the shift key (like in Deneba Canvas) when moving objects will at least keep them in the same plane. That is what I have been doing to get where I have gotten and it was frustrating getting there.

So my observations are essentially correct. Select them both, then right click on the center handle to see options. You can precisely locate the CAD lines, then center or move other items to them. Often drawing a CAD line, or lines helps.

You will learn to use the center tool, point to point move etc in their place. There are no alignment tools in Home Designer products - something I could not believe was missing.

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