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