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  1. Easiest way to fix a plot plan catastrophe without losing work

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  2. Roof Over frame

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  3. Dormer - soffit sticks through ceiling plane

    By SNestor,
    • 16 replies
    • 4.2k views

  4. Best Way To Raise/Lower Entire 2 Story Building? 1 2

    By HumbleChief,
    • 37 replies
    • 11.8k views

  5. Super Slow in 3D

    By dougbbuilders,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.8k views

  6. i need help in creating the highlighted points on the attached picture below.

    By borrowMe,
    • 1 reply
    • 852 views

  7. Roof Marker and Text Size

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  8. Frieze boards

    By winterdd,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.5k views

  9. Why is one Elevation View darker than the other elevation view?

    By CAUserAlicia,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  10. Walls Not Aligning

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views

  11. Is there a way to turn off automatic cabinet fillers?

    By J_Mack,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  12. Is there an easy way to identify 0' elevation on terrain?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 737 views

  13. Auto dimension when creating a wall

    By spfaff,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  14. I have terrain going over a floor not sure how to fix?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  15. Multiple structures on same plan how do you select floor defaults?

    By cbucks,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  16. Is there a way to fine adjust the scale of an imported survey?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 774 views

  17. New MacBook Pro M2

    By Arcadian,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.9k views

  18. Way to hide detached garage showing on a sides clipped view or 3d?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 791 views

  19. Searching for a mini surveyor kit compatible with autocad

    By agapimmo,   
    • 6 replies
    • 4.5k views

  20. How do I show a rooftop deck, parapet wall, scuppers, pedestals, pavers, etc in CA? Any good videos templates etc?

    By cbucks,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  21. Random Roof Over Hang Area

    By MEH_Natalie,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  22. Stack Rafters 'Over' Ridge Beam?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.3k views

  23. Working Layer Set and Saved plan views

    By dougbbuilders,
    • 18 replies
    • 3.2k views

  24. Porch concrete floor

    By TomOverholt,
    • 0 replies
    • 814 views

  25. Program Paths

    By JKEdmo,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views