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