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Chief Architect X10 Reference Manual

Split Levels

Both split level floor plans and split level 5. Build a stem wall foundation. See
entries can be created by controlling the floor “Foundations” on page 687.
and ceiling heights of individual rooms in a • The foundation under the room with
multiple story structure. the lower floor height will have the
specified Min Stem Wall Height.
Split Level Floor Plans • The foundation under the room with

A split level, or tri-level, structure is a the raised floor will have taller stem
building where the floor level in one part of walls.
the plan is located approximately half way • Both can be edited in the Room
between the floor and ceiling levels of Specification dialog.
another part of the plan. 6. If you add a Floor 2, note that the Ceil-
ing Height in the room on Floor 1 will
be reset to the default value.
• To maintain a stepped condition on
multiple floors, return to this room and
set the Relative Rough Ceiling back to
using the default.

For more detailed instructions, visit chiefar-
Split Level Home chitect.com .
To create a simple split level plan
Split Level Entries
1. Draw a simple rectangular structure A split level entry, or divided entry, is
divided into two separate halves by an characterized by an entry door that opens
interior wall. onto a landing positioned half way between
2. Select one of the rooms and click the the basement floor and first floor levels.
Open Object edit button. See
“Room Specification Dialog” on page
434.
3. Raise the Floor Height then press the
Tab key.
4. Restore the Relative Rough Ceiling to
the default value, then click OK.
Split Level Entry

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