Tips & Techniques

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1. CAD Block Text Resizing

   By Kendalln, June 2, 2021
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   • Alaskan_Son
   • June 4, 2021

2. CAD Block Names - make them your friends.

   By Joe_Carrick, March 6, 2016
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   • DRAWZILLA
   • March 8, 2016

3. Please Help - Shiny Roof

   By mynewhomeltd, February 29, 2016   

   • roof
   • lighting
   • (and 2 more)

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     • roof
     • lighting
     • shiny
     • dark
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   • mynewhomeltd
   • March 7, 2016

4. one more from Wendy - adding a garage to a finished design

   By WendyatArtform, September 7, 2015   

   • sneaky tricks
   • editing
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     • sneaky tricks
     • editing
     • copy/paste hold
     • adjust foundation
   • 4 replies
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   • idesignarc
   • February 2, 2016

5. Ray Trace/Post Processing Tips: Creating a realistic recessed can light effect

   By Renerabbitt, August 22, 2017
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   • ginetta
   • October 26, 2017

6. How do I Scale up a Site Plan?

   By ExcelNow2, May 28, 2020
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   • para-CAD
   • June 16, 2020

7. Saving a large plan file to a USB flash drive

   By Rich_Winsor, October 2, 2015
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   • keithhe
   • December 30, 2015

8. Migrate toolbars and hot keys

   By Kelly_K, March 10, 2021
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   • Kelly_K
   • March 10, 2021

9. Remodeling In Chief Architect For Interior Design

   By Context, June 4, 2015   

   • Demolition Layers
   • 4 replies
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   • Context
   • June 16, 2015

10. Different finish casings on interior doors

    By AmandaBrady, April 25, 2021
    • 1 reply
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    • glennw
    • April 25, 2021

11. Quick Tips: Physically Based Rendering Technique's

    By DMDesigns, January 19, 2019
    • 7 replies
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    • DMDesigns
    • January 23, 2019

12. TIP: Keep those curtains open! 2

    By OneChickNoHammer, June 25, 2020   

    • curtain
    • 1 reply
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    • OneChickNoHammer
    • June 25, 2020

13. 2 story to 1 1/2

    By JbeckWY, July 17, 2018   

    • roof planes
    • floors
    • 1 reply
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    • javatom
    • July 17, 2018

14. GPU settings for Color Saturation

    By Joe_Carrick, June 3, 2022
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    • HumbleChief
    • June 6, 2022

15. Learn How To Make Custom Cabinet Doors

    By DMDesigns, December 4, 2019
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    • DMDesigns
    • January 15, 2020

16. Modify 3D Object

    By sonoferin, May 8, 2022
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    • glennw
    • May 9, 2022

17. Best way to save file versions

    By ARDSdesign, July 9, 2018   

    • save
    • version
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      • save
      • version
      • file version
    • 6 replies
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    • dshall
    • July 10, 2018

18. Simple Install of your favorite Bi-Folding Door System

    By DMDesigns, November 11, 2017
    • 5 replies
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • November 16, 2017

19. Wall Tags from Wall Schedule

    By TomBiggs, December 5, 2019
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    • TomBiggs
    • December 6, 2019

20. How to draw vertical rope light X15

    By HannahMcNee, June 19, 2023
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    • GeneDavis
    • August 22, 2023

21. Bifold windows in Cheif X9

    By dddon56, September 12, 2017
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    • Exurbia
    • September 22, 2017

22. Repair Shop Lift Model

    By mbdesigns, January 16, 2020
    • 1 reply
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    • JJohnson
    • January 18, 2020

23. View Label

    By Joe_Carrick, March 28, 2016
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    • johnny
    • March 28, 2016

24. Rafter tails...

    By RicatRandM, December 21, 2020
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    • robdyck
    • December 21, 2020

25. Macro Coding Template

    By Joe_Carrick, September 6, 2023
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    • Seacoast
    • March 12, 2024