Tips & Techniques

749 topics in this forum

1. where to find 3d model of christmas tree

   By tinyhouseguy, January 25, 2019
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   • RayGood
   • February 24, 2019

2. CAD Block Names - make them your friends.

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

3. Exposed Rafter Ceiling

   By Andre007, July 12, 2019
   • 1 reply
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   • Andre007
   • July 12, 2019

4. Paint Can Tool (Material Painter) Best Practices

   By Kbird1, August 24, 2021   

   • paint spray tool
   • set materials back to default
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   • Kbird1
   • August 24, 2021

5. Modify 3D Object

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

6. 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

7. Chief Architect Help!

   By DavidJPotter, February 22, 2020
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   • DavidJPotter
   • March 2, 2020

8. Angled/Tilted Curtain Wall

   By Sageguide, December 17, 2016
   • 3 replies
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   • johnny
   • December 18, 2016

9. Vaulted Ceiling / Adjacent Attic Wall Issue

   By JeremyNeilKelly, June 19, 2019
   • 1 reply
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   • SNestor
   • June 20, 2019

10. 3d printing

    By SSAchristine, June 20, 2017
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    • SSAchristine
    • June 20, 2017

11. A couple amateur questions...

    By jirojan, February 14, 2021
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    • jirojan
    • February 14, 2021

12. Sneaky stuff

    By Richard_Morrison, September 9, 2015
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • September 10, 2015

13. VIDEO LESSON: Cantilevered Dormer

    By SNestor, February 2, 2021
    • 2 replies
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    • ricatic
    • February 22, 2021

14. Using the Glass House View

    By Joe_Carrick, December 17, 2020
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • December 17, 2020

15. Walkthrough Layers not showing up

    By excelnow, June 4, 2019   

    • layers
    • walkthrough
    • 2 replies
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    • excelnow
    • June 4, 2019

16. roof help needed

    By christian2001, November 21, 2017   

    • non centered gable
    • odd roof mix
    • (and 1 more)

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      • non centered gable
      • odd roof mix
      • complicated roof
    • 3 replies
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    • christian2001
    • November 21, 2017

17. 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

18. Roof Beam Issue

    By TimelessJohn, March 28, 2022   

    • roof beams
    • rafters
    • (and 7 more)

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      • roof beams
      • rafters
      • deck
      • posts
      • chief issue
      • rendering
      • 3d
      • industrial
      • roof issue
    • 2 replies
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    • TimelessJohn
    • March 29, 2022

19. Tip for Exterior doors

    By Northriver, April 11, 2016
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    • Michael_Gia
    • November 17, 2018

20. need help, ray trace

    By natmar, December 3, 2019
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    • Rashid_Garuba
    • December 27, 2019

21. Why do things keep moving, changing and disappearing?

    By CElder, May 14, 2019
    • 5 replies
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    • Michael_Gia
    • May 24, 2019

22. Sharing files with Home Designer Users, How to

    By DavidJPotter, September 22, 2019   

    • tutorial
    • home designer
    • 0 replies
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    • DavidJPotter
    • September 22, 2019

23. rectangular floodlights

    By AmiableTart, June 7, 2018   

    • floodlight
    • flood light
    • (and 6 more)

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      • floodlight
      • flood light
      • lighting
      • outdoor
      • deck
      • patio
      • garage
      • driveway
    • 4 replies
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    • AmiableTart
    • June 7, 2018

24. roof cut and join tip, using cad poly lines

    By yusuf-333, July 4, 2015
    • 2 replies
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    • yusuf-333
    • July 27, 2015

25. X10 Plan Labels

    By Joe_Carrick, January 17, 2018
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    • NRST8TRKR
    • January 24, 2018