How to add a lower level to existing two-level design

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How to add a lower level to existing two-level design

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After creating two levels, how can a lower level be added and essentially move everything already done up one level?

I wanted to add the foundation and concrete slab as a level, to show the foundation above base height. Did not think of this until after making the first and second floors. Since I only know how to add a level on top, that would mean moving all the elements of level 0 to level 1 and all the elements of level 1 to level 2. The elements (walls, windows, doors, furniture etc...) do not have a level assignment in their menu data.

Do I have to start over?
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Re: How to add a lower level to existing two-level design

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- Add a Level
- Double-click level tab
- Change Elevation to negative value
- The tab will move to the left
- You created a level lower than the "ground" floor

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Hans:

Thank you very much. That worked well.
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When the new level (defaults to level 2) is set to negative height and its tab moves to the left it shows a level 2, 0, 1 sequence. The tabs can be renamed to 2 > 0, 0 > 1 and 1 > 2, to have tabs 0, 1, 2.

I did something stupid I guess, because several of the walls from level 2 became lost in the map view. They show up in the 3D aerial view somewhat lower than before. under the level 2 tab walls from level 1 show up instead.
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Re: How to add a lower level to existing two-level design

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In the same dialog box that allows you to change the elevation of a level, you can also change the name of a level.
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