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  1. How to get good answers when you ask questions.

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
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  2. I need to create a monolithic slab w/ no stem wall

    By binkpear,
    • 1 reply
    • 41 views

  3. second floor disconnect

    By Dershem,
    • 12 replies
    • 719 views

  4. How do I get flat trusses over an exterior gable alcove?

    By Aprato22,
    • 1 reply
    • 59 views

  5. recommendations for processor and storage in a new x14/x16 workstation

    By KRDchief,
    • 0 replies
    • 50 views

  6. Need help creating tower (room) thru multiple floors

    By NathanielK,
    • 3 replies
    • 84 views

  7. How Do You Accurately Design Concrete Foundations for Sloped Lots?

    By MartinCole,
    • 3 replies
    • 91 views

  8. Help with @steve_nyhof garage doors symbols

    By GeneDavis,
    • 16 replies
    • 422 views

  9. Recover a copy door/window casing *from* plan --> to User Catalog

    By WoodGrain,
    • 2 replies
    • 154 views

  10. New User - Error #272032750

    By zbc921,   
    • 3 replies
    • 196 views

  11. Material list: framing, structural reporting, buy list. How to get plates and headers to cut from the 16' lengths

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 119 views

  12. how to set dimension defaults to dimension to framing, not finish wall

    By junior,
    • 1 reply
    • 93 views

  13. Shower door mount type

    By winterdd,
    • 12 replies
    • 396 views

  14. Stacked Crown Molding on Cabinets

    By VernWithPlush,
    • 7 replies
    • 223 views

  15. Porch Overhang

    By mwking89,
    • 1 reply
    • 223 views

  16. Trying to Re-Create a Flat Roof to Shed Roof

    By StephenM,
    • 5 replies
    • 300 views

  17. Fence Gate

    By AbeLopez,
    • 2 replies
    • 239 views

  18. sloping a roof plane in 2 directions

    By BillsburgChief,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.2k views

  19. Drywall problem in stairwell.

    By TSutton,
    • 2 replies
    • 139 views

  20. CHIEF EXPORTING TO CAD OUT OF SCALE (TOO SMALL)

    By jenmarsch,
    • 9 replies
    • 449 views

  21. How To Create Gloss White Cabinets?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 11 replies
    • 379 views

  22. Can't import DWG file.

    By Scottb,
    • 2 replies
    • 178 views

  23. How to show or auto dimension framing stud lengths in elevation view?

    By DK7000,
    • 3 replies
    • 279 views

  24. Double Fascia - Extended Piece

    By Ange822,   
    • 4 replies
    • 240 views

  25. Window Custom Muntin Question

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 7 replies
    • 300 views