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  1. roof overhang and fascia issue

    By Jambruins,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.1k views

  2. Glass wall cuts crown.

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 1 reply
    • 991 views

  3. Material list for wall base

    By ACADuser,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  4. Making Deck Board Surface Semi-Transparent

    By Drew-PRH,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  5. Preventing an exterior wall for an addition from interacting with wall for existing structure.

    By h82fail,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  6. Note sizes

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.4k views

  7. Spline Road and Polyline Driveway

    By LotzCC,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  8. Double Wall for Large (Giant!) Pocket Sliding Doors

    By reedie2000,
    • 1 reply
    • 2k views

  9. Is There a Way To Have Art Show In Elevations?

    By Ringos,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.4k views

  10. Extended Soffit/Front Entry Ceiling

    By LotzCC,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  11. multiple referenced files

    By Ringos,
    • 11 replies
    • 2.5k views

  12. Center Object settings

    By mtldesigns,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.6k views

  13. Baseboards Showing in Wall Elevation

    By coastlinecg,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  14. chief architect window not showing width/height and schedule

    By Ringos,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.7k views

  15. Wall Cap - Extend through window trim?

    By Ange822,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  16. BSI-145 - Zone 6A Creating a vented over-roof

    By BirchwoodBill,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  17. Fun With Dormers

    By HumbleChief,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. walkout basement with retaining wall

    By Jambruins,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  19. Help with changing materials

    By CassieAnn15,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  20. Multiple references show in layout

    By Ringos,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  21. I know this is a stupid question but I cant figure it out. My walls are not connecting cleanly.

    By PhillipsPlans23,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  22. Creating Raised Roof Above Porch

    By FPEJRChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  23. Roof Dormer

    By 7thStudio,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  24. Wall linear footage

    By Upward1,   
    • 7 replies
    • 6.9k views

  25. Rafter blocking

    By Gawdzira,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.3k views