Tips & Techniques

764 topics in this forum

1. 3d walkthrough virtual tour software

   By JoeClark, August 23, 2017
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   • jonboy
   • August 24, 2017

2. Training Videos: Mastering the Double Gable Roof & More

   By DMDesigns, January 24, 2019
   • 15 replies
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   • DMDesigns
   • February 2, 2019

3. windows ..

   By bgolfy, December 6, 2017
   • 13 replies
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   • NRST8TRKR
   • January 24, 2018

4. Adding additional sill plates after the fact?

   By woodcraftdesign, January 30, 2019
   • 8 replies
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   • Jay_on_Cape
   • March 28, 2019

5. Attic wall always rebuild even when auto is off

   By 9atatimer, January 22, 2020   

   • attic
   • auto
   • (and 3 more)

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     • attic
     • auto
     • roof
     • framing
     • mac
   • 5 replies
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   • rgardner
   • January 22, 2020

6. Need a vicinity map?

   By ADallas, April 28, 2022
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   • kylejmarsh
   • June 28, 2022

7. How to create a solid filled terrain when a cross section or elevation cuts through it

   By AvoyeDesign, August 10, 2022
   • 6 replies
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   • AvoyeDesign
   • August 31, 2022

8. HOW-TO: Custom Electrical Panel Schedule

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

9. "I have tried everything!" not so

   By DavidJPotter, January 23, 2018
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   • Richard_Morrison
   • January 23, 2018

10. Text Or Rich Text

    By wnschoen, December 18, 2015   

    • text
    • rich text
    • 6 replies
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • December 21, 2015

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

    By MarkMc, May 25, 2017   

    • cabinet schedule
    • millwork
    • (and 3 more)

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

12. Whats your screen layout

    By Rpadge, January 20, 2019
    • 11 replies
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    • Renerabbitt
    • March 2, 2019

13. Anyway to create a murphy bed?

    By lashleydesign, November 10, 2022
    • 7 replies
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • November 19, 2022

14. Raytrace/Postprocessing Tips: Creating the look of an IES light through materials

    By Renerabbitt, August 3, 2017   

    • raytrace
    • photoshop
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      • raytrace
      • photoshop
      • postprocessing
      • material
      • ies
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    • Renerabbitt
    • August 3, 2017

15. Gable roof corner return

    By matthiasek, June 5, 2017   

    • gable roof
    • 3 replies
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    • DavidJPotter
    • July 16, 2017

16. Cloud service with integrated architectural software, like eg. autocad?

    By TeamVilla, January 10, 2021   

    • autocad
    • 3d
    • (and 4 more)

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      • autocad
      • 3d
      • design
      • architecture
      • software
      • cloud based
    • 7 replies
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    • parkwest
    • January 11, 2021

17. Known Incompatibilities with Chief Architect Software

    By Kbird1, July 10, 2021   

    • intel uhd 600
    • intel iris
    • (and 6 more)

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      • intel uhd 600
      • intel iris
      • 3d connexion
      • macos 11
      • nahimic
      • nvidia 700-900series
      • lockups
      • macos 10.15.5
    • 1 reply
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    • Kbird1
    • January 31, 2022

18. ADDING NON-STRUCTURAL DEPTH TO RAFTERS FOR INSULATION

    By ChiefUserDQ, April 15, 2022   

    • furr downs
    • insulation
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      • furr downs
      • insulation
      • rafters
    • 4 replies
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    • ChiefUserDQ
    • April 15, 2022

19. Perfect Field Measuring Setup

    By jtcapa1, August 3, 2018   

    • as-builts
    • 6 replies
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    • Renerabbitt
    • January 10, 2019

20. New to Ray Trace

    By DNA727, November 20, 2022
    • 3 replies
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    • DeLayDesign
    • November 30, 2022

21. Changed SQ M text to m2

    By 3dvisual007, November 11, 2018
    • 5 replies
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    • banelinde
    • May 26, 2023

22. Jumping in PDF

    By JeanneMDB, January 7, 2020
    • 11 replies
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    • robdyck
    • February 28, 2020

23. Rafter Tails Different Thickness Or Width Than Regular Rafters Video

    By DRAWZILLA, May 13, 2015   

    • rafter tails
    • rafters
    • 4 replies
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • May 14, 2015

24. Room Divider Fail --- with Workaround

    By JMarkey, April 4, 2016   

    • room divider
    • 4 replies
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    • JMarkey
    • April 5, 2016

25. roof trusses

    By danilo, October 19, 2022
    • 8 replies
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    • GeneDavis
    • October 23, 2022