Tips & Techniques

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1. Dimensions Layering

   By dcwhite13, February 13, 2018   

   • dimensions
   • layer set
   • 3 replies
   • 4k views
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   • Alaskan_Son
   • February 14, 2018

2. A 6" block wall with 8" columns and caps every so often. How?

   By DIYJon, August 19, 2021
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   • 3.2k views
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   • glennw
   • August 19, 2021

3. Cabinet Issue

   By SoboHomes, September 7, 2023
   • 3 replies
   • 2.3k views
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   • SoboHomes
   • September 7, 2023

4. X10 - Symbol Inserted in Wall

   By Joe_Carrick, May 1, 2018
   • 3 replies
   • 2.8k views
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   • MarkMc
   • May 1, 2018

5. "Brightspan" buildings

   By Alchemyjim, September 10, 2019
   • 3 replies
   • 6k views
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   • Chopsaw
   • September 10, 2019

6. Elevations and Grading

   By ShawnHayes, March 15, 2020   

   • grading
   • slope
   • (and 1 more)

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     • grading
     • slope
     • walkout
   • 3 replies
   • 6.7k views
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   • Alaskan_Son
   • March 15, 2020

7. Get Your House Right - Design Secrets

   By kylejmarsh, October 31, 2019   

   • design
   • books
   • (and 2 more)

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     • design
     • books
     • reference
     • secret knowledge
   • 3 replies
   • 5.9k views
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   • kylejmarsh
   • November 4, 2019

8. Choose Your Design

   By DMDesigns, August 17, 2019
   • 3 replies
   • 4k views
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   • rgardner
   • November 20, 2019

9. VIDEO LESSON: Chimney Tip - Porch Railing Tip

   By SNestor, January 10, 2019
   • 3 replies
   • 3k views
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   • SNestor
   • January 15, 2019

10. HOW-TO: Custom Electrical Panel Schedule

    By Renerabbitt, September 1, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 5.5k views
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    • jmsisco
    • October 6, 2020

11. creating a stair that follows terrain, video by Yusuf.

    By yusuf-333, November 20, 2015   

    • stait
    • terrain
    • (and 1 more)

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      • stait
      • terrain
      • follow
    • 3 replies
    • 4.1k views
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    • yusuf-333
    • November 22, 2015

12. Reflected Ceiling Plans

    By Joe_Carrick, June 21, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 5k views
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    • raltd9245
    • August 23, 2018

13. Shaping Layout Boxes

    By Joe_Carrick, September 22, 2016
    • 3 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • parkwest
    • October 2, 2016

14. Change the widths of appliance symbols to avoid errors.

    By MarkMc, August 15, 2015
    • 3 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • Cheryl_C_Crane
    • August 16, 2015

15. Roof/Dormer Schmutz fix from Wendy

    By WendyatArtform, September 9, 2015   

    • dormer cheek
    • gambrel
    • (and 2 more)

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      • dormer cheek
      • gambrel
      • roof trim
      • copy - Paste/hold
    • 3 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • Kbird1
    • September 10, 2015

16. Hardie Panel work around...

    By JECORMIER, July 12, 2025
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • JECORMIER
    • July 14, 2025

17. Interior storefront creation

    By APTArchitect, September 16, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 2.7k views
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    • APTArchitect
    • September 16, 2023

18. New to Ray Trace

    By DNA727, November 20, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 5.9k views
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    • DeLayDesign
    • November 30, 2022

19. Stairs encroach into room below... close open part

    By NewTexan, April 16, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • NewTexan
    • April 17, 2018

20. Left Hand Hotkeys - Remapping Hotkeys

    By kylejmarsh, April 15, 2019   

    • hotkeys
    • efficient working
    • 3 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • kylejmarsh
    • April 17, 2019

21. Project Browser Beginner Tips

    By Renerabbitt, June 6, 2025   

    • project browser
    • x17
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • SHCanada2
    • June 9, 2025

22. How to add lines in painting exterior wall ?

    By Arcade, August 17, 2016
    • 3 replies
    • 4k views
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    • Arcade
    • August 18, 2016

23. Window and Door Schedules not readable in layout

    By mbdesigns, August 26, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 3.5k views
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    • Chopsaw
    • August 26, 2019

24. Angled/Tilted Curtain Wall

    By Sageguide, December 17, 2016
    • 3 replies
    • 3.9k views
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    • johnny
    • December 18, 2016

25. VIDEO LESSON: U-Shaped Stairs

    By SNestor, March 2, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 5.1k views
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    • SNestor
    • March 7, 2020