Tips & Techniques

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1. Suggestions for File Sharing

   By MCassady, May 23, 2018
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   • para-CAD
   • May 28, 2018

2. trying to send doc to printer

   By BrianJKrain, March 3, 2019
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   • chief58
   • March 4, 2019

3. Ray Tracing White Interiors

   By TKInteriors, November 28, 2017   

   • ray trace
   • white interiors
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   • Chiefer
   • November 30, 2017

4. Easier way to get millwork into cabinet schedule and symbol hacking

   By MarkMc, May 25, 2017   

   • cabinet schedule
   • millwork
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     • cabinet schedule
     • millwork
     • symbols
     • hoods
     • corbel
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   • Joe_Carrick
   • May 26, 2017

5. Creating Custom Cabinets Doors/Drawers sizing problems

   By luisvh, July 26, 2018   

   • custom cabinet door drawer sizing problems
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   • Joe_Carrick
   • July 26, 2018

6. Trouble Importing DWG

   By sthieldesign, August 5, 2021
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   • sthieldesign
   • August 5, 2021

7. How would you do this roof in CA

   By tim722, January 18, 2018   

   • x8
   • roof
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     • x8
     • roof
     • rafters
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   • DavidJPotter
   • January 19, 2018

8. How to get walkout basement showing as foundation plan in layout

   By DomaniHomeDesign, February 24, 2021   

   • foundation
   • walkout basement
   • 10 replies
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   • DomaniHomeDesign
   • February 26, 2021

9. Deck Railing Post, Fascia Mount Tip

   By yusuf-333, May 21, 2015   

   • deck
   • railing
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     • deck
     • railing
     • stair
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   • kMoquin
   • June 18, 2021

10. Drafting over PDF with AI

    By jtcapa1, July 26, 2023
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    • Evelynlisa
    • December 2, 2025

11. Octagon Ceiling In Center Of Flat Ceiling

    By Aunttieem, February 22, 2016
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • February 25, 2016

12. Electronic signatures on plans

    By JNWArchitect, May 16, 2019
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    • mborean
    • June 4, 2019

13. How to Update a Camera View in Layout

    By Steve_Nyhof, December 28, 2024
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    • SHCanada2
    • January 13, 2025

14. Stairs, will be the death of me in this program!!

    By CutAbove, July 18, 2017   

    • just some tips
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    • glennw
    • July 19, 2017

15. Need Help - Multiple Room Dimensions

    By DavyBoy, August 18, 2017
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    • Alaskan_Son
    • August 29, 2017

16. trouble with a terrain site permitter

    By felipecamacho, October 9, 2023
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    • Chopsaw
    • October 9, 2023

17. Window Labels

    By ChiefUserRichK, January 29, 2018
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    • Kbird1
    • January 30, 2018

18. Text Box size shrinks automatically

    By 619palace, June 21, 2018   

    • text
    • size
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      • text
      • size
      • shrinks
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    • 619palace
    • June 22, 2018

19. Paint Issues On Wall At Railing Intersection

    By mtldesigns, February 15, 2016
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    • Dennis_Gavin
    • February 19, 2016

20. Find where you've used a wall type

    By TopagnaOverlook, June 26, 2022
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    • KilianDrafting
    • February 4, 2025

21. CAD Block Names - make them your friends.

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

22. VIDEO LESSON: The New Tray Ceiling Tool in X12

    By SNestor, February 11, 2020
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    • SNestor
    • March 9, 2020

23. Deck rails

    By Doornbos, June 7, 2018   

    • rails
    • framing
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      • rails
      • framing
      • deck
    • 9 replies
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    • Doornbos
    • June 11, 2018

24. Bucking Window

    By builtright3, May 8, 2015
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    • builtright3
    • May 8, 2015

25. Flush Eave Material Solved!!

    By robdyck, May 15, 2022
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    • Kbird1
    • October 21, 2023