cabinet moldings

[marinrojano]

I'm a new user on Home Designer Suite 8.0 and I have two questions that I
could use help with.

Firstly, on the tutorials they show a tab for placing crown moldings over cabinets when you click on a cabinet and display properties yet I can't seem to get that with mine. Is it not availale on my version?

Secondly, how do you manually place a railing without drawing stairs? I have a two storey room in my design and I need to draw a railing overlooking it from above?

Just wanted to mention also that this site is extremely useful for newby's like myself and it has really assisted me. Thx to all.

[Katalyst777]

Firstly, on the tutorials they show a tab for placing crown moldings over cabinets when you click on a cabinet and display properties yet I can't seem to get that with mine. Is it not availale on my version?

I would say not, the Online Help Database shows this feature online available in Interior Designer 8.0, Architectural Home Designer and Home Designer Pro.

http://www.homedesignersoftware.com/...?faqNumber=887

When watching the videos, watch out for the little pop-ups that display in the lower right when a feature is not available in all versions.

Secondly, how do you manually place a railing without drawing stairs?

If you aren't familiar with the toolbar buttons, use the menu instead and browse to Build> Wall> Straight Railing

[marinrojano]

Thx for the tip, I found it however when I draw the railing it is over an invisible wall that I drew in the hallway to be able to separate it from the living room and when I draw the railing it becomes a full wall. I tried to draw it next to the wall but it grabs it and converts it. I'm not sure how to get passed this one.

[Dean Miller]

Dont use the invisible wall. Use the railing to define the room. Use a doorway if the rail doesnt go from wall to wall.