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