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  1. looking for additional details for drawings - plugins or for pay (Ontario building code complaince)

    By tmactom,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  2. how to change background color in perspective full overview in Physically Based 3D view

    By brianhf,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  3. Why does shading disappear when I print a floor plan?

    By westvale,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  4. Terrain Removing Exterior Walls

    By j2narchitecture,
    • 2 replies
    • 922 views

  5. Footing Issues

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  6. How can I create a reeded glass partition with black frame?

    By westvale,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.2k views

  7. Best way to Design Road Base Floor in workshop for future concrete pour

    By flightcrazed,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  8. Porch post spacing

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  9. Story Pole Help Please

    By HumbleChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 770 views

  10. Consolidating Wall Types

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  11. Plan Footprint Issues

    By BECKAG,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  12. Auto Dormer not placing hole in ceiling plane

    By DesignTech,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  13. How do I turn off auto filler of base cabinet?

    By westvale,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  14. metal door insertion

    By Cadwork22,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. Slab-on-Grade w/ Frost Wall

    By myrtsbnye,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views

  16. No NVP for Railing Height???

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 2 replies
    • 996 views

  17. Mirrors not reflecting in Walkthrough

    By CandiSimone,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  18. Is there a section arrow edit handle for callouts?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
    • 892 views

  19. Tab pull on cabinet drawers/doors

    By westvale,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  20. desperate need for roof

    By Cadwork22,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views

  21. Andersen double casements confusion, and how their catalog download into Chief can further it.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  22. How do I change default elevation from inches to fractional feet?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 985 views

  23. Extend siding to underside of roof surface

    By rcmcdougle,
    • 0 replies
    • 779 views

  24. Questions on exporting to .dwg for stock plans

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  25. Window Sill Question

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views