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Title: Changing molding heights?
Post by: househunter91 on September 17, 2016, 09:55:21 AM
I just wanted to clarify, there is no way to change the existing molding heights in TFP? I feel like that was once an option in previous versions but it does not exist in this one, correct? For example, if I wanted 1'-6" crown molding, that would not be possible?
Thanks
Title: Re: Changing molding heights?
Post by: Patricia G. on September 17, 2016, 01:49:36 PM
Hi there,

You can create your own trims with customized dimensions using the 3D Custom Workshop Power Tool.

Patricia G.
Title: Re: Changing molding heights?
Post by: househunter91 on September 17, 2016, 06:12:47 PM
Thanks Patricia. Unfortunately, I have a mac and do not have that option  :(
Title: Re: Changing molding heights?
Post by: Patricia G. on September 17, 2016, 06:28:58 PM
Hi there,

You're welcome!  :)

You can use any 3D object (a beam, for example) and resize it => set the desired dimensions and elevation.

Patricia G.



Title: Re: Changing molding heights?
Post by: househunter91 on September 18, 2016, 03:02:54 PM
I see. I wish there was a way to automate that because there are so many details in the walls manually doing that would be very tedious. oy
Title: Re: Changing molding heights?
Post by: Patricia G. on September 18, 2016, 04:42:33 PM
Hi there,

You can try this workaround (you can follow the procedure with the images attached):

Step 1: draw your walls, rooms, etc.
Step 2: Go to the Detail tab (outlined in red in the images) => draw a line along the wall (pointed with the red arrow in the images) => select the line => Go to the Inspector => Convert to => Convert to the desired element. There are several useful components, but in my opinion, for trim purposes, you will get the best results converting the line to Edging (outlined in blue in the images)
Step 3: after the conversion, you can select among the different shapes (pointed with blue arrows in the images) => set the desired dimensions (outlined in magenta in the image) => texture as desired.
Step 4: if you are creating a crown molding, don't forget to set the desired elevation (outlined in yellow in the image # 2)

Hope this helps.

Patricia G

Title: Re: Changing molding heights?
Post by: househunter91 on September 19, 2016, 09:12:41 AM
Thanks! That would be MUCH easier to do. So helpful!
Title: Re: Changing molding heights?
Post by: Patricia G. on September 19, 2016, 09:36:03 AM
Hi there,

You're welcome!  :)

Glad to know that the workaround helped.

Patricia