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# Walls & Wall Buildups 

INSTRUCTION TYPE: Exploration\
INSTRUCTION TITLE: Examining Wall Systems and Properties\
CATEGORY: Structural Elements\
OBJECTIVE: Learn how walls are designed by exploring geometry, placement, and material properties

PREREQUISITES:

* Understanding of floor systems
* Basic 3D navigation skills

EXPERTISE LEVEL: Novice

PARAMETERS:

* Wall Height: Vertical dimension of wall elements
* Wall Position: Placement and orientation in the floor plan
* Wall Materials: Layered construction of wall assemblies

STEPS:

1. Switch to the Floor Plan module using Option 1-2-1
2. Right-click on a wall in the view
3. Select "Height" from the context menu to view current height settings
4. View the walls in 3D by using Option 9-6 (OpenGL view)
5. Change a wall's height:

   * Right-click on the wall and select "Height" (or use Option 3-03)

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   * Enter a new value when prompted
6. Reposition a wall:

   * Select Option 3-6 to activate the move command
   * Double-click on a wall to select it
   * Drag it to a new position and observe how it affects adjacent walls
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7. Delete a wall:
   * Select the wall you wish to remove
   * Use Option 3-07 to delete it
8. Create a new wall:
   * Select Option 2-3 to start the wall creation tool
   * Choose a wall type from the catalog in the pop-up dialog
   * Click to place start and end points of the new wall
9. Examine wall materials:
   * Right-click on a wall and select "Property"
   * Review the layers that make up the wall assembly
   * Choose a different wall buildup from the available options
   * Observe how this changes the appearance and properties of the wall

EXPECTED RESULTS: You should understand how walls are constructed in layers and be able to perform basic wall modifications including creating, moving, deleting, and changing wall types.

COMMON VARIATIONS:

* Interior and exterior walls will have different construction types
* Load-bearing walls may have additional structural elements

TROUBLESHOOTING:

* If walls don't connect properly: Check snapping settings
* If wall height changes don't appear: Verify the view is updated or refresh

FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:

* Explore roof geometry and properties
* Learn to add door and window openings in walls
* Understand how walls connect to floors and roof structures

QUERY EXAMPLES: "How do I create a new wall?", "Can I change the wall material after it's built?", "How do I make walls different heights?"