https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/ 0.5 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10309/overview.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xF14R78sss5r1Gh0rG5F07hbcm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pm4J04sRqs3pq8RNR33q4H3Gsm-295x.png Overview Take a look at all the great features offered in Home Designer and how they can help you create stunning designs and plans, whether you are a builder, remodeler, landscape architect, interior designer, or DIY-er. 1531 2025-08-05 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10201/home-designer-boot-camp.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/k448kh4pqg6179rs79bsFNFr0m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/NpcgvNgGc54ccH6HFR50FrsFnr-295x.png Home Designer Boot Camp If you are evaluating Home Designer or just getting started using it, our Boot Camp webinar is a great way to learn the basics, and best of all, it's free. 3717 2025-08-13 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10139/home-designer-kitchen-design.html 2025-07-15 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8m5sFRHrc5657997d1sqvs3GG0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/0b5Lc0hh5T1Nq8rp3bL371TppR-295x.png Home Designer - Kitchen Design This Kitchen Design webinar will demonstrate how to create a kitchen layout with custom cabinets, appliances, an island, and lighting. We will also use tools to create a custom ceiling, apron sink and floating shelves to finalize the design. kitchen design custom cabinets rustic kitchen island cathedral ceiling vaulted ceiling ceiling design apron sink soffit exposed beams open shelving remodeling interior design space planning adjust material definition pendant 2907 2025-07-15 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/11024/introduction.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/NNTH5T1kvT0x3HnsqvHdnx8R9H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rqsJ5Npn0J75n195mv72s68Gq0-295x.png Introduction Explore our Home Designer product line, providing software titles for both Professional and DIY users. 36 2025-08-13 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10067/walls-rooms.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/gdGR375N25253FshhHdR11s8sd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/0hrk5qqhmg7GnHGm50g2ch83L8-295x.png Walls-Rooms Plan out your design by placing interior and exterior walls, then size and position them using the various dimension tools. 120 2025-08-13 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10069/doors-windows.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/cTNHqL3sbs2kTHpF3Hc6FhdLb4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/sgdnrkF6797bG358hcq4Hn1088-295x.png Doors-Windows Placing, resizing, moving, and customizing openings is made simple with the built-in Door and Window tools. 125 2025-08-13 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10071/kitchens-baths.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5nR3ksmrxg00NN03Fcq7cgvvm8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/d4d4kccnxT2n529rkkN0GTHHcd-295x.png Kitchens-Baths Learn how to specify a room’s type, quickly and easily place and customize cabinets and fixtures, and use elevation views to dimension your rooms. 259 2025-08-13 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10073/interiors.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/94LhdrFxc15Fc44qG6n3c2q17r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/xF51NH1Fk56LxJ1kHLG5FbbxGm-295x.png Interiors Learn how to easily place objects into interior spaces, and how their materials can be customized to fit your design needs. 218 2025-08-13 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10075/building-tools.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/51rFgm21L919NJ6qcH3sTk47Jm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/2J1g37G2x538n839x3xsxkpp28-295x.png Building Tools Explore the automated roof, framing, and foundation tools, build a set of stairs, and see how materials are calculated to estimate building costs. 376 2025-08-13 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10077/3d-models.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8nLdvqmpq94HGL7Jnd728sL1LR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/R3Nx4gb0557H94nGnTbRbv4pm8-295x.png 3D Models Learn how to best visualize your model with the various camera tools and rendering techniques, to create stylized interior and exterior views. 94 2025-08-13 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10079/decks-landscaping.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/46c2G30bk9519FxvpN1gsgqbk8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/0bG0NhRdGT5dqHNrpHNvNn852m-295x.jpg Decks-Landscaping In this video, we will explore how to create terrain and landscaping, placing and modifying plants, and how to build an exterior deck. 257 2025-08-13 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10081/summary.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0Ld22mrvN51mnGFqbpnqh99dHd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Jgx1ggRq6J60x5T52Gx3bTg8rm-295x.png Summary Summary of the Home Designer Overview Video series. 56 2025-08-13 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2207/becoming-familiar-with-the-interface.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Hxhv9RHqm11s737Jk60m6csdmm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gJF0Fknddn7v1872Fvm6sJ8Nhd-295x.png Becoming Familiar with the Interface Take time to become familiar with Home Designers Toolbars and Menus, Library browser and much more. Menus hotkeys toolbars buttons library libraries 490 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2209/zooming-and-panning.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mH9Jmx6pm54bN97FxmnkmskxbR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/15qk6kbsNJ3L76LL9hF1cJc7R4-295x.jpg Zooming and Panning You can use several different tools to zoom in and out in your plan as well as panning your view. zoom fill window pan 99 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2219/navigating-in-3d.html 2025-10-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/J8d61FR41J4mn86hhh81b7b0T0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/sHH4H5c1Fn4kN9Tk6FJpvn2gh0-295x.png Navigating in 3D How to change the angle and position of a camera to get that perfect shot. cameras tile views orbit tilt pan 732 2025-10-28 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2222/understanding-display-options.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bTRmG0db991sGGH5x3rJHs2Rh8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4gs0sFh5sn5d1J5nT6GLr50Gd4-295x.png Understanding Display Options Control the displayed layers of your plan to simplify your view. layers display settings options 110 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2302/working-with-multiple-windows-and-tabbed-views.html 2021-09-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qmRp76kJJ948q06J7h2rprF830 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/kmF1p4Rr0n37G9hrg9L3nxm9Hm-295x.jpg Working with Multiple Windows and Tabbed Views Multiple views can be opened and torn off the main window and placed on multiple monitors. views tabs windows 383 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2306/working-with-toolbars-and-tool-buttons-in-multiple-windows.html 2021-09-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0cbLN2HH4578TFR8THGhTn8hHd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qG0Lg0L7Ts5r75cqgk2J7F5RRm-295x.jpg Working with Toolbars and Tool Buttons in Multiple Windows With multiple windows opened you will have toolbars available in all of your main windows toolbars configurations parent child 439 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2223/display-options-in-home-designer.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2191JGqb456R5HgJqsHHkHmvnm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3xh8112x9g4c336pFN81vkpbTd-295x.png Display Options in Home Designer Determine which layers are being used, lock layers that you do not want to modify and control which layers are displayed. layers display settings options 126 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2212/toolbar-customization.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HL6TRb0hnn35kL591N89LFvRL4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/7Nq4gHnpv95bg72sHN0JF7pFRH-295x.png Toolbar Customization Become more efficient by creating your own custom toolbar configurations. toolbars configurations parent child customize customizing buttons 473 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2230/space-planning-assistant.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/GbL8p2s2q95Rs5vRGn08xR8GHm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/r64gv5gk8522x9x8TFNhG89Ggr-295x.png Space Planning Assistant The Space Planning Assistant makes it easy to create a preliminary room-by-room design. house wizard rooms space planning 293 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2217/file-management.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mmc14RF4dT58x3h19qHdGT3cx8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Jv0Tpm0pLn7m59mnJ8L6NL0mJR-295x.jpg File Management Manage your files efficiently so you can find them later. saves files folders plans backups archives 220 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2214/default-settings.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/r6GTsbgxH14FxJ9F4kckmJ1c7r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/m5FxrL8rgJ3R136GkL92H1H4Fm-295x.png Default Settings Adjust your default settings first to save time later. floor defaults dynamic defaults defaults plans material defaults 362 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2216/templates-creating-your-own.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vRv103FJ4s6sT8cb180JhFp650 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/bdq1mHv9Hn5GxJLRN7N8r56cHd-295x.png Templates: Creating Your Own Already know the style and materials you will be using for a plan? Create a template! templates defaults plans 210 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2213/preferences.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3439sn7T4s2F5N4pLJ7k2x7hdH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gqq74HpFR156c0Npb0dmpF1xFr-295x.png Preferences Learn how to modify Home Designer's global settings. preferences settings crosshairs 95 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2211/becoming-familiar-with-the-library-browser.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/n7TdL11g2T7hT37xqsd6hL0Jnd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/GvJcd1g2ds1070dFR6qHLdRm1m-295x.png Becoming Familiar with the Library Browser Learn about the library browser functions, adding new items, searching and viewing library symbols. library libraries browser preview panes searches keywords materials User Catalog add to library 445 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2226/automatic-dimensions.html 2025-12-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/TnGnLGJgv56R3Nh41Ghb6d951R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/kJ35mr73xs565H5kLk6cbqx3G8-295x.png Automatic Dimensions Use the automatic dimension tools to quickly place several dimension lines at once. dimensions automatic exterior locate measure room 347 2025-12-12 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2227/manual-dimensions.html 2025-12-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xLqNJnp2vs63G2gJ4Hm1pngb14 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/T9bHp5gqv15d10HgbcvpnN1pk0-295x.png Manual Dimensions Use the Manual Dimension tools to put dimensions right where you need them. editing dimensions dimensions manual moves end to end end-to-end interior tape measure 307 2025-12-12 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2313/dimensioning-cabinets-in-elevation-views.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/821vJRx80g0192JN6pL82c6c24 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/0f079c58d1cc0dd11a55843676ddbe4e_1-295x.jpg Dimensioning Cabinets in Elevation Views Using the dimension tools to annotate your elevation views of kitchen and bath cabinets dimension dimension cabinets elevation 272 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2281/adding-text.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/pJ9LHNgc0T6rN6Tm40Tbvs0qJm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qg5pN5LHrn2NnHd6b2xsdd9RLm-295x.png Adding Text Learn how to use the Text, Text with Arrow, and Arrow tools. text annotations information rich fonts characters arrows notes 237 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2282/callouts-and-markers.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mv1g70GcLn40x6sgxbsJ723JLH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/k2s14c22HT04TNh9dvG3p9hFg8-295x.png Callouts and Markers Place, move, resize, and rotate the different types of callouts and markers. callouts markers labels references text attributes cross-sections cross sections framing level test boring point details bubbles 155 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2322/text-styles-for-text-and-labels.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2322 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/97ddb42753fe2cc63b00f1827d112ab9_1-295x.jpg Text Styles for Text and Labels Learn how to control the display and style of dimensions and labels using Text Styles. text text styles font dimensions labels 379 2012-09-27 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2323/text-styles.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2323 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/8381ce4e3d8d0f49fb0105dc84f70254_1-295x.jpg Text Styles Modify text styles by copying, renaming, editing and deleting text styles as well as setting rotation, transparency, and layers. text text styles font dimensions labels 340 2012-09-27 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2283/creating-and-editing-cad-objects.html 2020-10-07 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/LpRnHJqbrs2r36d9xqL567mgkH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/0pNxsnxLF90pGGkb18c9kbHrdd-295x.jpg Creating and Editing CAD Objects Use the CAD Tools to add 2D details for your designs. CAD 2D lines hatch arcs splines boxes polylines circles and ovals details 306 2020-10-06 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2284/cad-in-cross-section-and-elevation-views.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2284 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/e35ca23435d8e374097ae2f1627230eb_1-295x.jpg CAD in Cross Section and Elevation Views Use the CAD tools, dimensions, and text to add detail to Cross Section/Elevation views. cross sections elevations views 2D CAD cameras views cross-sections 141 2012-09-27 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2285/visual-cad-snaps.html 2017-08-31 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bhHhG7hrG532x8rH1h1Gcm87sH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/2fd6fef9d8597f630974696e719ec690_1-295x.jpg Visual CAD Snaps Learn about the different types of snaps: Angle Snaps, Object Snaps, and Grid Snaps. snaps angles objects grids behaviors CAD degrees reference snapping indicators 196 2017-08-31 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2324/using-the-same-line-type-edit-handles.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2324 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/9adf5db6fbb8f56dc9d2adb203b90cd1_1-295x.jpg Using the Same Line Type Edit Handles The same line type edit handles allow you to continue drawing lines, arcs and splines without changing tools lines arcs splines edit handles 113 2015-03-24 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2511/using-the-edit-area-and-stretch-cad-tools.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/cRh9kpGnc118qFmxp8Fh14hd8H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/94N89cs0vT7q57H0csGN4bs9q0-295x.png Using the Edit Area and Stretch CAD Tools Learn how to use the Edit Area and Stretch CAD power tools. cad detail detail group select select highlight 404 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2224/exterior-walls.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/hJp8RhhTF9063Hnv3NdNJF55vm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/GbLd5ppg193m7Ln262khGr3048-295x.png Exterior Walls Learn how to draw, modify and move walls, adjust wall type definitions and create pony walls. editing walls walls defaults types wall types pony split move walls dimension walls position walls 282 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2311/constructing-different-wall-types.html 2021-10-21 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/snn86RT8vs3bg77vs3nkR828p4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/RRd67vdJ6n0T50h1bccH05J6dm-295x.jpg Constructing Different Wall Types You can control the thickness and materials that are used in your wall makup wall walls modify type types edit 384 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2319/railings-using-multiple-profiles-materials-for-railing-components.html 2021-10-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2319 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/xxGv1JH0pn1xT4Rvq1G89mk8cm-295x.jpg Railings: Using Multiple Profiles & Materials for Railing Components Learn how to modify the different components of a railing. railings profiles stairs 220 2012-09-28 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2505/drawing-walls-at-any-angle.html 2021-10-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/p67pqH5H0J5Nx1Rq39qcr8FRq4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rrTqmdhrRJ3m18ccLR0pv3cxvr-295x.jpg Drawing Walls at Any Angle Walls can be drawn at any angle using these two techniques. off angle degree slant 239 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2229/rooms-and-interior-walls.html 2021-10-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/42283hsN2s2nT5r2RsT3bm0s1H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/RNgxshrb3s1J72m1Ns6GbTcL3d-295x.jpg Rooms and Interior Walls Define rooms and specify moldings, ceiling height and other attributes. rooms walls interior room types 386 2018-03-01 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2232/creating-multiple-level-floor-plans.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/66q7hgL9c957G6drghGdp9r3Nm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qdr0NdGnG54J1L178vps6HRcH4-295x.jpg Creating Multiple Level Floor Plans The Build New Floor tool makes it easy to add additional levels to your plan. floors story second reference attic 191 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2233/reference-display.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2233 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/ecceb0df0ecef43fc55a0eedd201d967_1-295x.jpg Reference Display The reference display allows you to see what is on the floor one while working on floor two. floors reference display aligns walls 107 2012-09-27 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2299/creating-a-loft.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/hTF4TmT4k93qT2dRhr12H09h8H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/43c8hd2N892gGH31hbr1J78mxr-295x.png Creating a Loft Create a loft by using the Open Below room type and then use stairs to create access. loft open below 317 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2287/moldings.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1Tv3gs0c1n5rc92bpv3hhsr36d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/3ea81457bdb2fb5193129b8d43c9d457_1-295x.jpg Moldings Learn about molding types we can apply to rooms: Base, Chair and Crown. Manage multiple moldings and specifying their height and other settings. moldings chair rails crown base 236 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2234/foundations-and-basements.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/N75H8rx8d925G03n5vGn9Tq3kH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/f490746268a47b7b0351427873c2703d_1-295x.jpg Foundations and Basements Home Designer makes it easy to model a variety of basement styles. foundations basements slabs crawl monolithic footings crawlspace 112 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2235/walkout-basements.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2235 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/efad2c281161430685802cfe72fcef4c_1-295x.jpg Walkout Basements Easily create a sloped lot for a walkout basement. walkout basements foundations pad terrain slope 131 2012-09-27 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2236/daylight-basements.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2236 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/a7d882ac847c0083e8e98229ce9e1bad_1-295x.jpg Daylight Basements Easily adjust the building's height relative to the terrain with the pad elevation setting. basements daylight terrain 67 2012-09-27 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2314/foundation-cutouts-for-garage-doors.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2m4Np7L8gT1nx4grmNHv0g76cR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/14471fca259694a6f8290a06bc6d1719_1-295x.jpg Foundation Cutouts for Garage Doors Display or not display foundation cutouts in plan view. cutouts cut outs plan view display garage door foundations doors openings stemwall stem walls 210 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2204/creating-decks.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bncbgbHqb55qG5NF8d9p7bh5pr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Rk851g53295459LsTJ54qk9gqm-295x.png Creating Decks This video covers single and multiple level decks, as well as using the polygon shaped deck tool. Deck tile vertically deck height deck stair polygon deck octagon deck miter stair 240 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2274/patios.html 2021-10-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/TFbTGLcG2J57TJ3Hdcm9TqRr50 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/v4pJRv7bRJ2HJ06nkRdHRqnTmd-295x.jpg Patios Learn how to specify a patio room type and apply materials, thickness to the patio floor, and use the slab tool to create custom steps. patios porches terraces veranda 383 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2248/the-framing-overview-camera.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bHphrG2m014h98Gx5Hvvpx1HJH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/5Tq7r866cn4RTNcL0G3x5v46g4-295x.jpg The Framing Overview Camera See a birds-eye framing overview of your entire model, including rafters, studs, plates, headers, sills and cripples. view tools framing frames views overviews 3D three-dimensional birds-eye 126 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2249/framing.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/g5982cn59g2cq25GrJsR2xx07H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Tp41hLH55n4xcJRJr5Fndp7g08-295x.png Framing Automatic tools make framing your project easy, and if you need something special you can modify individual framing members in Home Designer Pro. framing trusses frames rafters joists beams posts studs i-joists subfloor sub-floor ceilings sheathing glulams glu-lam laminated structural loads plates headers sills cripples 500 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2250/framing-trusses.html 2021-10-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2250 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/p2Jb095kFg5vg3v121gdxx0Hgm-295x.jpg Framing: Trusses Create standard trusses, scissor trusses, and floor/ceiling trusses with these tools. framing trusses frames webbing chord energy heal 382 2012-09-27 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2315/framing-different-roof-sections-with-different-rafter-spacing.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/kpdJvnnb0g7rJF0N94d1c1cGsR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/c1cfce734b1fcc07adc966ad2135312b_1-295x.jpg Framing Different Roof Sections with Different Rafter Spacing This video takes you through modifying roof planes to produce different On Center rafter spacing in different sections of the plan. framing frames rafters roofs spacing 76 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2275/deck-framing.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mGF3J9F5r172nFHdmTsskpd6Hd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/2841dbe4c4ac1cf36cf04321823edb43_1-295x.jpg Deck Framing Deck rooms automatically frame independent of the floor framing. This video will teach you how to build and modify deck framing. decks framing platforms posts footings structures joists railings beams planking planks terrace veranda 429 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2237/automatic-roofs.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/7TsLhJJrHT06n3bm0FJhx67bkm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4q02FcGN3T1sn2Rqc38vNvbHg4-295x.png Automatic Roofs Use the automatic build roof tools to create hip, half-hip, gable, Dutch gable, offset gable or saltbox , shed, gambrel, gull wing, and mansard roof styles. roofs hip gable shed pitch saltbox gambrel upper pitch gullwing gull 434 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2238/roof-design-in-home-designer.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/q6NNx6kRFT7T30kGhr6075ndFm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/53bg47bsrg2hTJ5hk58TThbdFm-295x.jpg Roof Design in Home Designer Design exactly the roof you want with manual roof planes. roofs manual roof planes join roof planes hip gable pitch slope baseline 279 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2239/using-the-gable-roof-line-tool.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/hshg143LRn4sx1qR81cqq0dgs8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/84f3d73f5f22fbebca0aef98c5223426_1-295x.jpg Using the Gable Roof Line Tool Place a gable over a door or window without breaking the wall into sections. roofs gable line roof line gable gable over door gable over window 228 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2240/drawing-a-typical-dormer-condition.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1cRsJFbbs100G81mvR1cm99v4H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/da0f828489da120f5722c31bca6fc2d4_1-295x.jpg Drawing a Typical Dormer Condition Set up your structure to accept a dormer without error. roofs dormers pitch story slope 337 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2241/creating-dormers-in-your-roof-design.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/GHcgGTd5L539g4GR68rHxx7NLd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/f231d56a39254a9575f9ee0ec634813b_1-295x.jpg Creating Dormers in Your Roof Design Build a variety of dormers by modifying these settings. roofs dormers story pitch slope 256 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2242/auto-dormer-tools.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2242 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/dc65c631c3f9778b9ba1283c0e7e9373_1-295x.jpg Auto Dormer Tools Draw a dormer condition where the dormer sits on the roof plane or one that has support walls that extend to the floor below. roofs dormers floating auto-dormers transform replicate center explode 578 2012-09-27 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2243/auto-roof-returns-and-variable-overhangs.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2243 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/feb1633fb82fdd37c829d5a44b31e915_1-295x.jpg Auto Roof Returns and Variable Overhangs Automatically generate three different types of roof return: Gable, Hip or Full Returns. roofs returns eyebrows 108 2012-09-27 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2244/cathedral-tray-and-coffered-ceilings.html 2019-04-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3hv7NbkJxn6191q0R70sLbJh98 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/79328e74f6df8b084ec87ac35796134e_1-295x.jpg Cathedral, Tray and Coffered Ceilings Get just the right ceiling for that grand room by using soffits. ceilings cathedrals trays coffered soffit sloped soffit 385 2019-04-25 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2503/creating-a-plant-shelf-ceiling.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/b7r464T0T50Tg8vbkxqFFk3shd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/x5ksmJp41176533gvhN8nhrxc4-295x.jpg Creating a Plant Shelf Ceiling Create a closet with a plant shelf ceiling that is lower in height than the containing room. ceiling shelf lowered ceiling 161 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2245/custom-ceiling-planes.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/4qcn58nGR11gc22gLrkkkJhNLH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mr00kqT5Hs5598HJcdq75s0Hp4-295x.png Custom Ceiling Planes Create any ceiling condition by drawing your own ceiling planes. ceilings ceiling planes custom 527 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2231/doors-and-windows.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1JxRHr9bHJ15q3m9R70sd72TdR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/5q0rJNn74g4LGNnN84kq632kN4-295x.png Doors and Windows How to change a door or window's swing angle, hinge and type. doors windows hinges swing center doorway 223 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2300/creating-angled-windows.html 2023-12-19 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/9Jb31k3Rsg7gk1vG3TLv366hxm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/xTJRg881dT7h989N4R1Frx908r-295x.png Creating Angled Windows Generate windows that follow your roof slope. match roof window angled angle shape specification 266 2023-12-19 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2504/creating-a-wall-niche.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/NLG35c0rmJ4cg317h3JNv0hc3r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pH0c6JLv8g59qFGkHbm7H024c0-295x.jpg Creating a Wall Niche Use the Wall Niche tool to create a recessed area within a wall. niche cut in alcove cubby recess nook 228 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2286/electrical-tools.html 2019-07-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/c50TJq29116NJJ6mqnb1Nn6r90 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Specify light sources and connect lights to switches. lights lighting outlets switches electrical duplex quadraplex intensity plugs gfi gfci smoke detectors fans jacks data symbols volt wiring wires 258 2019-07-01 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2246/stairs.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0JmTbRgrnn3258bG53vsxvvxH8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mJsRxnhFLg7hN94cnTn90L4hFR-295x.png Stairs Stairs are easy with our stair tools: straight and curved stairs, landings, flair and starter treads. stair railing stairs stairwell landing tread tread depth riser runner flare flair 753 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2247/ramp-tools.html 2019-07-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/q3kRdkFTgT3LTNsxHGq3xcgN6R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/bh78pdLJ6J1T547GnL0r4N3408-295x.jpg Ramp Tools Straight or curved, following ADA standards or not, Ramps are easy with Home Designer. ramps railings wheelchairs ADA landings Americans Disabilities Act stairs slopes 364 2019-07-01 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2257/finding-and-using-library-objects.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/J6020151257HT2FJR7x8GHrsRr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/GRgbTcv1JJ1FxG6rNxN3q6R5pr-295x.png Finding and Using Library Objects How to find and place items from the Library Browser. decorating decorate Interiors accessories fixtures furniture library libraries appliances toilets sinks tubs showers content browser planning space furnishings 307 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2276/deck-stairs.html 2019-07-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Tc3g15pbN17c77244pdbJnJLxH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gkn56ghH857sJ6Gvbbdb6d56R4-295x.png Deck Stairs Use the Stair tools or shaped slabs to get the look you want on that deck. stairs decks steps sites risers staircase treads terrain miter 314 2019-07-01 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2261/architectural-blocks.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/ccN1Hg3r395NN1G5rTvbrgd6FH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/7mJ8NkFpLg069NJd6ggvrdmv20-295x.png Architectural Blocks Group objects together for easier placement and movement. 3D symbols architecture architectural blocks explode three dimensional 348 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2320/using-the-object-eyedropper.html 2019-07-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2m9JLbR8gn4H9GRh2RLxnN8rgm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/N4qn56797n71n5qFh7RxqcnR1m-295x.png Using the Object Eyedropper The Object Eyedropper can be used to take the properties of one object and apply them to another. material style eyedropper object painter properties 127 2019-07-01 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2288/wall-coverings.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/79nT83Fc951k51G469kNssRqgd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/b0g7dFqvd52hJ67ssdkbqxTrGr-295x.jpg Wall Coverings Wall coverings can be used in addition to a wall's surface material to create accents like wallpaper borders or wainscoting. walls coverings wallpaper wainscot wainscoting materials borders moldings chair rails fabrics 228 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2289/applying-materials-in-3d.html 2019-07-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8737676gdJ5vq03dFcGvhm96Hd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/80bdRTH8Gg5qJ95GT0H1qcsphR-295x.jpg Applying Materials in 3D Apply materials with the Material Painter, the Material tab of the specification dialogs, and learn how to paint individual walls. materials textures paints colors eyedropper chooser custom hues saturation luminosity shades painter apply 529 2019-07-01 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2290/color-chooser.html 2019-07-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/d8Nn35qkpJ55G0r5hpxp0dk3L8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/kNsG8RJkRn6psNHn2N8pm1F7Nd-295x.png Color Chooser Use the Color Chooser to create custom materials using colors from your own photos, manufacturer websites, or any window that displays on your computer. materials textures paint colors eyedropper chooser custom hues saturation luminosity shades 391 2019-07-01 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2291/custom-textures.html 2019-07-29 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/T141h1sgNJ1ss8ns897mN9rd9H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/N7mbG1n2q52818b8J3r793s9J0-295x.jpg Custom Textures Home Designer comes with over 1500 materials, but if you can't find what you need then you can use your digital photographs to make new texture materials. materials paint textures photographs images patterns blends colors 460 2019-07-29 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2293/materials-lists.html 2018-03-05 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HNLpbNd38g0Nk2Rsm663Tpdd1H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/65c90cffa9965e4a1e3001bae61fc435_1-295x.jpg Materials Lists Estimate project costs by using the Materials List tools. materials lists estimates costs calculate spreadsheets quantity areas squares footages projections prices connectors nails labor suppliers numbers yards feet foot cubic 439 2018-03-05 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2251/cabinets.html 2019-04-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3nc14mxr552h30pL0FLk6bGN1m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/km7pHkqxgJ7RT3Nd9vG06LqpTr-295x.png Cabinets Learn how to modify cabinet parts, materials, defaults and labels. dynamic defaults cabinet specification cabinets islands moldings counters countertops frameless moldings kitchens soffits shelf shelves partitions drawers 810 2019-04-23 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2252/cabinets-in-home-designer.html 2025-08-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/7JNNmhsvrT65191xRx7222p4dR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/xHg6N32pqJ6G31dLccbbxbJG1R-295x.png Cabinets in Home Designer Create frameless cabinets, modify cabinet labels, and select and modify groups of cabinets. cabinet specification cabinets islands moldings counters countertops frameless moldings 364 2019-04-23 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2253/special-shaped-cabinets.html 2019-04-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/83Jn2hN1TJ21JF7gbGrRNkd6sr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/18Lvdvr13n5v92vG30hTRFgvNr-295x.png Special Shaped Cabinets Create corner cabinets, radius ends, peninsula ends, angled front cabinets, and more. cabinet specification cabinets islands breakfast bars peninsula angled bowed curved corner radius shaped specialty 199 2019-04-23 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2254/soffits.html 2019-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/pq01rxprrT45g0g858Jv9h50xd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/025m57254n2TcH2sssgJLr59vd-295x.png Soffits Soffits can be used above cabinetry or as sloped beams. soffits ceilings dropped cabinets beam rafter bulkhead soffit 305 2019-06-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2255/using-custom-countertops.html 2019-04-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0dvpN5T0vs3vT51FvvdHF2p7q0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gkH387J8s524sFq7Jqd2nNR7sR-295x.png Using Custom Countertops Create a countertop of any shape and size. [HD] cabinets moldings edges counters countertops islands breakfast bars 431 2019-04-25 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2327/creating-custom-backsplashes.html 2019-04-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/k4Fb6J3RJ13s9751v2dpdLLNkm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/5Gnqb3q8LJ32J5vG15Tdbk3TmH-295x.png Creating Custom Backsplashes Create a backsplash using the Cabinet Specification or the Custom Backsplash tool. backsplash backsplash to base below 292 2019-04-25 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2256/cabinet-moldings.html 2019-04-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5pmxr83k5g7vc4nRTqR32kNHv0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/sxJh5Jdm2s3FT0LH3H2s8FcGnm-295x.png Cabinet Moldings Put an edge molding around countertops, add crown moldings to the top, even have multiple moldings on a single cabinet. cabinet specification cabinets moldings crown chair rails edge counters 208 2019-04-25 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2326/placing-cabinet-feet.html 2019-04-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/GNmR33kLds44GL4T67p56JmH2r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/prs7TcNngg6xJ245cLv8d1drT8-295x.png Placing Cabinet Feet Cabinet feet can be placed by raising the cabinet up off the floor and placing cabinet feet symbols from the library furniture feet legs vanity raise off floor cabinet desk table 309 2019-04-25 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2316/adding-appliances-and-fixtures-to-cabinets.html 2019-04-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/JT5chd9kh56dN8mhFv3TdN6vJR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9J7pR4mdmT5h9JJv30Nc87s1sd-295x.png Adding Appliances and Fixtures to Cabinets Now you can place a wall oven as well as a warming drawer in a single cabinet! [HD] cabinet specification cabinets doors drawers appliances 375 2019-04-25 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2218/cameras-3d-views.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/LTmkmb3T014293HF11bTdx2Hsr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/dgLd81G0bn2dg7cvgqGr1gb184-295x.png Cameras: 3D Views Perspective and Orthographic views allow for a variety of different render techniques. view tools rendering techniques rendering cameras views perspective orthographic vector overviews dollhouse renders sections elevations illustration watercolor 281 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2221/saving-and-restoring-camera-views.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Lqr99m81vJ3c1F3N2GT1p76HGr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/n1Fdb733TT1R102cqLhhR15c6r-295x.png Saving and Restoring Camera Views Saving cameras allows you to quickly create a set of useful views that you can return to throughout the design process. cameras saving views view tools 210 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2307/creating-walkthroughs-with-adjustable-key-frame-transitions.html 2019-11-05 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xdm0H9pbmn0v5LxkT2hmJn6g30 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/0b72b16e1f1a8b66bbc6874bda865800_1-295x.jpg Creating Walkthroughs with Adjustable Key Frame Transitions Walk a camera through multiple floors adjusting camera angle, rotation, speed in key areas. cameras walkthroughs walk-throughs avi record path virtual walk throughs 527 2019-11-05 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2308/side-clipping-section-and-elevation-views.html 2019-02-15 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/rsLcTGLg2T57NGd8FnR5Rbskd8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/2e6644dd780bd4e7aba81a5d261a566e_1-295x.jpg Side Clipping Section and Elevation Views Clip section and elevation views so you only see what you need to. Elevations clipping views cross sections cross-sections cameras orthographic extents backclip backclipped slice back-clipped back-clip detail detailed section 156 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2309/creating-new-backdrops-for-camera-views.html 2019-10-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/r0GG67Hhh51vJ74cTn0rb6srTH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/1Fr35Gv5bs0p1JRh142Rb6vGJd-295x.jpg Creating New Backdrops for Camera Views You can use your own photos or captured images as backdrops for your camera views. cameras views perspective orthographic vector overviews dollhouse renders sections elevations illustration watercolor 316 2019-10-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2500/cameras-camera-view-options.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bH03v59N1J5H59L2vR308FshxH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/FRpq7bb89n13J2718G5sc61hbH-295x.jpg Cameras - Camera View Options Modify camera settings like textures, reflections, shadows using Camera View Options toggles or Camera Defaults. texture cross section slider. camera bloom ambient occlusion edge smoothing 476 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2332/physically-based-rendering.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0HmLFsNv7J0rs9bF0xqRs66n1d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/39928mdkh56qJJFxcn4kkxhmp0-295x.png Physically Based Rendering Use these settings to customize the look of your physically based render scenes. light PBR adjust light exposure sunlight brightness scene camera 607 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2502/copying-saved-cameras.html 2017-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8FT7cg7pg11LqH82Hx760R4Hc4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rk981sr7hg6cc0FHG5R1xxFrs8-295x.jpg Copying Saved Cameras Copy and Paste cameras, between rooms or even between plans. copy paste camera views 108 2017-03-09 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2507/exporting-and-viewing-360-degree-panoramic-views.html 2017-03-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Lknb0xp4sg1J9HHTTbmmGJ9pmR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/vLLd7pdFH51k78R41T50pg2Fg8-295x.jpg Exporting and Viewing 360 Degree Panoramic Views You can create 360° panorama camera views of your plan and export them to be viewed on our website. camera 360 degree panorama viewer 147 2017-03-14 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2263/creating-a-terrain-perimeter.html 2020-07-07 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/hnx0bGmhFs5rsFm9ngv13scN7r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/8hh9pdqs2930c1xxcqg2d42m14-295x.jpg Creating a Terrain Perimeter Creating, modifying and deleting terrain perimeters. terrain data elevation site perimeter plot property 131 2020-07-07 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2328/adding-garden-beds-and-plants.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/cp46Grgkn90qk0d19TsTqmn3s0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/x9Jm7Jxksn4Gn2qGdgJp80NvGr-295x.png Adding Garden Beds and Plants Use the Plant Chooser tool to select plants of the right variety and hardiness for your garden beds and landscaping designs. plant green landscaping landscape 330 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2330/terrain-and-water-feature-tools.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5sg557HJcs7gJ2hLJ3LTdmhxx4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hNrpJmTd0g7Fc7Fbqpk4TLFJn4-295x.jpg Terrain and Water Feature Tools Terrain features are useful for creating landscaping details like paths and garden beds. landscaping green foliage garden permaculture streams 139 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2331/terrain-walls-curbs-and-stepping-stones.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2srqJnm2L92c9J29x9RqvcbH9d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/m57nn95nrs2Hk5ddh9d7xmvd2H-295x.jpg Terrain Walls, Curbs and Stepping Stones Terrain walls, curbs and stepping stones follow the slope of your terrain for easy landscaping. masonry brick wall stone fence 166 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2278/road-and-sidewalk-tools.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/k42d0981bJ3q3Jg71v3T6Gr1n4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/s71HNkp2Rg3p5L52vdc28H5g0m-295x.png Road and Sidewalk Tools Draw roads, sidewalks, and driveways with Home Designer's Road tools. roads sidewalks driveways terrains sites streets curbs drives pavement asphalt 327 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2329/terrain-elevation-data-retaining-walls-and-modifiers.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/F1b0JscFp14434kkxmpG8HrnmR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/HLbp1HNr7J779G3m242G0LnkH4-295x.jpg Terrain Elevation Data, Retaining Walls and Modifiers Use the Elevation Data tools to slope your lot. grade slope hill valley terrain grass dirt land landscaping 296 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2265/importing-terrain-data-from-gps-or-text-file.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/dq4s2379T56nT3T4NrRLNv0Tn4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/88Nc5HnJJ9103N5N7c7c28RL48-295x.jpg Importing Terrain Data From GPS or Text File Import terrain elevation data to quickly create the topography of your site. [Home Designer] terrain data GPS TXT CSV PRN XYZ AUF NEZ GPX XML elevation site surveyors cartesian topo contours wizard 273 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2277/pools.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/N49pJHxLxT7kq5hLcJrT47GL1d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Ts919spFhJ0kcLqhx2shbJr5bd-295x.png Pools Create an in ground pool using terrain features. pools spas built-in swimming 198 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2269/sprinkler-designer.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/q0TcbN854T59cJ8n7HqJ1436J0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/sT6rsNh4d1491Jxvp72krx4HG4-295x.png Sprinkler Designer Easily design a sprinkler system with sprinkler lines, splines and heads. sprinklers irrigation heads watering 166 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2280/importing-a-home-photo-to-add-landscaping.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2hJ218bpx10GJ4Ldq8HTpTNkGr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/5nxLFdsdx51bxJcFn66c5T39Lr-295x.png Importing a Home Photo to add Landscaping Use a picture of your house as a backdrop for your landscaping plan. photos landscapes imports pictures backdrops images billboards facade 3D views cameras transparency png jpg gif tif bmp plants yard lawn 199 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2510/exporting-and-sharing-360-panorama-images.html 2018-03-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/kvvRsJp9hn1977v0mqFF96265r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/1hr4g4k56T533FvgdNsHhd6734-295x.jpg Exporting and Sharing 360 Panorama Images Create 360° panorama images, export them to your cloud account, and share direct web links of your designs with other people. 360° panorama 360 degree panorama 360 panorama 360° image 360 degree image 360 image 360° image 360° panoramic cloud account share sharing 360° rendering virtual reality goggles chief goggles export 360 mobile phone iphone Samsung apple android manage 360 panoramas make public deactivate 335 2018-03-01 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2512/using-custom-watermarks.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vv2gb6bkn165NG6449ssTGGgNr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4bcLs8Hdb12bxNTmr6HqNkgLGR-295x.png Using Custom Watermarks Use the Watermark feature to help control your work watermark image signature sign control protect copyright trademark register 75 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2294/printing-views.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HJbsxhF3bg1Lq9N2bTrNFGcgc0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/cGHLhg97x90FcN46L5vFLGvk8H-295x.png Printing Views Learn about using the Print and Print Image dialogs to specify page size & scaling. prints printing views pages setup orientation scale center plots previews pixels vectors 382 2025-07-03 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2295/creating-and-printing-layouts.html 2025-11-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xsFvJbFvFJ0cn05bT8Lhx3TpmR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/c9R4hG59Rs3bT1NdJcg0J9b6h4-295x.png Creating and Printing Layouts Learn how to send views, set scale, and print layouts in Home Designer. prints printing views pages setup orientation scale center plots previews pixels vectors 581 2025-11-26 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2508/exporting-and-sharing-3d-viewer-models.html 2018-03-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/nc6bkHhG3g16g1qnLv6FRkRLG0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/x2mcsLRsbg7mcJ3g41NGkq1HGR-295x.jpg Exporting and Sharing 3D Viewer Models Prepare and export interactive models to the 3D Viewer that can be shared and viewed through direct web links or downloaded to the mobile app. cloud account online cloud account share sharing virtual reality goggles chief goggles export 360 mobile mobile app phone iphone ipad galaxy Samsung galaxy Samsung apple android 3d viewer 3d viewer model export 3d viewer model app store google play manage 3d viewer models make public deactivate chief architect 3d viewer cloud 562 2018-03-01 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2509/using-the-3d-viewer-mobile-app.html 2018-03-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/GH592G8pq111xJ1qG6psN5k5RR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/69cLhTqRp54bJ6b995dv0pcFnm-295x.jpg Using the 3D Viewer Mobile App Download 3D Viewer models to the mobile app, use virtual reality to interact with the model, and then adjust different settings available. virtual reality goggles chief goggles export 360 mobile mobile app phone iphone ipad galaxy Samsung galaxy Samsung apple android 3d viewer 3d viewer model export 3d viewer model app store google play share code 616 2018-03-01 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2262/importing-3d-symbols.html 2018-03-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Lr3sgH7qqn3c77NkrdGcFv3hTd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/3573f8978dc1b6e072ac068f4024351e_1-295x.jpg Importing 3D Symbols If you can't find a symbol in the library, watch this video to learn how to import additional symbols. 3D symbols SKP OBJ 3DS DWG DXF objects import sketchup 372 2018-03-01 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2321/exporting-high-definition-pictures-and-transparent-backgrounds.html 2025-09-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/LqL6565Td155x31N6xHHHb3qRd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/km4rxd5ppg2bG9v0r9Rr4RsL3r-295x.png Exporting High Definition Pictures and Transparent Backgrounds Increase the resolution and quality of the exported pictures of your camera views hi-def high def definition pictures images 367 2025-09-18 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10142/home-designer-advanced-roof-design.html 2025-07-16 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/nqH385shvJ5FGG68Fc25ssbFFm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/x7ksFHHnFg3xkL3Jmsk71qb7xr-295x.jpg Home Designer - Advanced Roof Design This webinar will focus on the manual roof building tools in Home Designer. We will go through drawing roof and ceiling planes manually, and design several different roof styles including a Dutch Gable, a Clerestory, and manual dormers. Roof Design manual roof planes ceiling planes truss vaulted ceiling clerestory gable gambrel shed dormer hip Dutch gable framing 5266 2025-07-15 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/10144/home-designer-landscape-design.html 2025-07-15 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/pm2nGpFpN16qN8TJv1666L07kR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/a6da94dc362d2df1c65b6e6dda3ae0e3_1-295x.jpg Home Designer - Landscape Design This webinar focuses on the terrain and landscaping features in Home Designer Software. This webinar will demonstrate how to create a plot plan using CAD tools and managing the elevation of your terrain. 3D Design 3D Model landscape terrain design deck patio gazebo pool driveway garden bed flower bed framing outdoor living plot plan terrain perimeter elevation hills valleys walk out basement CAD curved sidewalk plant chooser terrai 2069 2025-07-15 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/175/getting-started-videos.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/206/user-interface.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/207/dimensions-and-text.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/208/walls-rooms-floors-and-foundations.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/209/framing-and-decks.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/210/roofs-and-ceilings.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/211/architectural-objects.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/212/materials.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/213/cabinets.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/214/cameras-and-lighting.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/215/terrain-and-landscaping.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/216/importing-exporting-and-printing.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/217/recorded-live-stream-webinars.html 0.2 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/playlists/176/home-designer-overview.html 0.2