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[Chris Astuccio]

I am attempting to create an attic space above the second floor. First i thought i would create a ceiling with all the structure and then put an attic floor ontop of that but that did not seem to do what i was expecting, so i then created a new drawing named it attic and put it above second floor, but when i edit it it puts it as second floor elevation so i have to keep offsetting and i feel like im just doing something not right because i i wouldnt think i would have to adjust floor and wall etc.. any ideas would be much appreciated 

[David Zawadzki]

Have you seen this video?

https://youtu.be/HuF...Nm5q3Zxa_kgCpnz

[Fred Dickson]

I just draw the walls (bearing) with the reference circle and add to the model.  I reduce the exterior walls to 1 1/2", add the floor system and roof.  Interior walls are typically "fit to roof" or "fit to ceiling."  Rafter framing.  Easy to add dormers and so on.  

[Richard Taylor]

Constantly amazed by what this program can do.

[Chris Astuccio]

Have you seen this video?

https://youtu.be/HuF...Nm5q3Zxa_kgCpnz

I did watch that video unfortunately i am attempting to create a flat roof with a 4 ft attic space, so i added a new drawing on top of the second floor, but everything for some reason had to be offset 6ft up, walls floor everything but roof, and i was unable to see the wall studs. Turns out that was just a layers issue. i have created it now and it looks decent. Thank you

[Chris Astuccio]

I just draw the walls (bearing) with the reference circle and add to the model.  I reduce the exterior walls to 1 1/2", add the floor system and roof.  Interior walls are typically "fit to roof" or "fit to ceiling."  Rafter framing.  Easy to add dormers and so on.  

Why reduce the exterior wall thickness to 1 1/2"? i kept mine 2x6 figuring it would add support for the roof down to foundation. 
Thank you for helping

[Dennis Asher]

Hi Chris, I believe they mean 1½" tall.

[Fred Dickson]

Hi Chris, I believe they mean 1½" tall.

Exactly.  Just like you would frame it with a plate for the rafters above the floor system and subfloor.  You can break the wall into sections and change the height for shed dormers or what ever.  There is an SP video on this somewhere or other.