Tips & Techniques

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1. Global & Object Properties Macros

   By Joe_Carrick, June 27, 2023
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   • MoeGia
   • July 5, 2023

2. Rope Light under Stair rail (angled)

   By rwaldrondesigns, December 11, 2019   

   • rope light
   • stair rail
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     • rope light
     • stair rail
     • angle
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   • rwaldrondesigns
   • December 11, 2019

3. Need someone with current programs or X2 expert to finish a set of plans for me

   By howardmccall, January 25, 2020   

   • looking for a contract to finish a home plan for me
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   • howardmccall
   • January 26, 2020

4. Here's a TIP

   By Joe_Carrick, May 9, 2022
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   • Joe_Carrick
   • May 9, 2022

5. How to link bluetooth measurement tool with Chief on MacOs system?

   By MenuiserieCJV, February 2, 2021   

   • mac
   • apple
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     • mac
     • apple
     • measurments
     • laser
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   • MenuiserieCJV
   • February 17, 2021

6. Update Catalogs

   By wjmdes, February 20, 2018   

   • catalogs
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   • wjmdes
   • February 20, 2018

7. HOW-TO: Demo Elevations w/Red Linework

   By kylejmarsh, September 1, 2022   

   • demolition
   • demo
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     • demolition
     • demo
     • elevations
     • colored linework
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   • kylejmarsh
   • September 1, 2022

8. Sending a View to Layout - What Page?

   By Joe_Carrick, April 6, 2016
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   • johnny
   • April 6, 2016

9. Cabinet Drawing in Layout Displaying DImensions

   By Gregg_Design, February 1, 2019
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   • Kbird1
   • February 1, 2019

10. Window Trim Aprons

    By ShowmeCHIEF, January 12, 2020
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    • ShowmeCHIEF
    • January 12, 2020

11. thick wall arches

    By Benzarch1, May 12, 2020
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    • Benzarch1
    • May 12, 2020

12. Creating window openings with rounded edges

    By Nate_M, March 3, 2023   

    • window
    • custom window
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      • window
      • custom window
      • custom window trim
      • custom window shape
      • farmhome
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    • Nate_M
    • March 3, 2023

13. Automation, Templates, Drawing Speed Tips & Tricks

    By jvirostko, September 27, 2024
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    • ComputerMaster86
    • May 6, 2025

14. Creating Bullnose/Rounded Drywall Interfaces

    By B4UBLD, December 6, 2018   

    • bullnose
    • drywall
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      • bullnose
      • drywall
      • rounded corners
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    • B4UBLD
    • December 6, 2018

15. Working with Cabinet Fillers

    By DMDesigns, May 9, 2018
    • 2 replies
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    • Greg_NY61
    • May 10, 2018

16. Floor and Ceiling Defaults

    By ComputerMaster86, November 19, 2017   

    • ceiling platforms
    • defaults
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      • ceiling platforms
      • defaults
      • floor platforms
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • November 19, 2017

17. Cabinet Pulls

    By cpridemore, August 30, 2019
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    • Chris_Kelly
    • September 5, 2019

18. Pony wall line up

    By Argy67, March 16, 2020
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    • Chopsaw
    • March 16, 2020

19. Forcing Macro Execution

    By Joe_Carrick, May 26, 2020
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • May 26, 2020

20. Custom pools creation

    By DavidJPotter, August 23, 2021
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    • DavidJPotter
    • August 23, 2021

21. Slowing down a walkthrough

    By BhamArch, April 1, 2021
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    • glennw
    • April 1, 2021

22. Getting The Right Computer Hardware Configuration

    By TheKitchenAbode, September 12, 2020
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    • TheKitchenAbode
    • September 12, 2020

23. Quick Tip: New macro functionality

    By Alaskan_Son, April 26, 2020
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    • Alaskan_Son
    • April 26, 2020

24. pool elevations & details

    By RocioBuild915, August 13, 2019   

    • changing pool depths using terrain feature
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    • RocioBuild915
    • August 13, 2019

25. Catalog Search Option

    By ACADuser, February 12, 2020
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    • ACADuser
    • February 12, 2020