General Q & A

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26811 topics in this forum

  1. Where to change default Terrain Perimeter material?

    By JoeSelby,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  2. Exterior wall protruding through roof plane

    By New_User_Derek,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  3. Chief window tabs. How to do two windows split vertically when . . .

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  4. Adjust North Arrow

    By LeeDrafter,   
    • 6 replies
    • 5.5k views

  5. Attic Walls

    By winterdd,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  6. PDF to CAD elevation data

    By ericepv,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  7. Challenges Integrating a Walkout Basement into a Sloped Property

    By yenegsome,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.1k views

  8. Default Sets - Dimensions not cooperating

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 944 views

  9. Why is the "formatted size" in a door schedule different from the actual door size?

    By Michael_Gia,   
    • 9 replies
    • 2.1k views

  10. OSB Sheathing showing through standing seam metal roof

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 9 replies
    • 2.6k views

  11. Space Planning Questions

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 10 replies
    • 2.7k views

  12. Windows not see through

    By westvale,
    • 11 replies
    • 2.6k views

  13. Split base cabinet in 3 unequal vertical section

    By crpd12,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  14. X15 Exterior 2D plants do not show from interior PBR RT

    By OneChickNoHammer,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  15. How to draw a flat-hip combined ceiling like this?

    By leyi123,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  16. Having issues with startup

    By Cadwork22,
    • 1 reply
    • 879 views

  17. Best practice in importing site data

    By C4Adrafting,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Using the "Plot Plan Dimensions" layer

    By Kanomis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  19. apron front sink

    By chiefcraft,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.6k views

  20. door schedule duplicates

    By jimmyp,
    • 14 replies
    • 5.4k views

  21. Landing not leveled

    By Omnidesign,
    • 21 replies
    • 4.1k views

  22. Is Hatching Broken or am I missing something?

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.3k views

  23. Interior/exterior wall square footages?

    By NSBDesign1,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  24. Patios with open gable vaulted roof

    By DesignerErn,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  25. Wood Pier And Beam Foundation

    By TheAtomicSoul,
    • 0 replies
    • 706 views