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  1. Cannot draw rafters for stickframed overframe

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
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  2. Post footing in Chief

    By Cadwork22,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views

  3. Note to self... Don't click 'vacuum' after right clicking catalog

    By DeLayDesign,
    • 6 replies
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  4. Sunken hot tub in deck help!

    By dskogg,
    • 11 replies
    • 3.7k views

  5. deleted post

    By SkullMesaRanch,
    • 2 replies
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  6. is it possible to apply another template to an existing layout?

    By leyi123,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  7. THANKS CHIEF!!!!

    By Dhackworth,
    • 0 replies
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  8. adding a patio onto garage

    By jkapsch,
    • 0 replies
    • 888 views

  9. Materials List Polyline Area includes everything except vertical studs in report.

    By DIYJon,
    • 0 replies
    • 906 views

  10. Cross section of a 3D solid doesn't show outline of the object

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  11. Need Gravel to show

    By Chiefnewell,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  12. Poche Fill

    By HartDeNoble,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.2k views

  13. Chief 13

    By Colombia,
    • 1 reply
    • 996 views

  14. Roof Lines

    By JennaJenris,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  15. Ceiling height showing at wrong location in 2D & 3D despite room dialogue & defaults - a little help?

    By FT2design,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  16. Is it possible to remove the casing from the bottom of a window

    By OldBarnDesign,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.4k views

  17. Roof cuts wall at bottom = no room definition?

    By tundra_dweller,
    • 0 replies
    • 856 views

  18. How to draw electrical connections on a different layer?

    By DIYJon,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  19. How to create barrel vault dormer in roof

    By Disharoon,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

  20. Moving drawing elements from one floor to another. Is there a better way?

    By Curt_Morgan,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.4k views

  21. Organizing Ref Set layers? X16

    By HumbleChief,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

  22. Railing wall removes floor of adjacent room

    By C4Adrafting,
    • 1 reply
    • 959 views

  23. Floor system

    By TonyM62,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  24. Lower Wall Type if Split By Buttomg Roof Wont Generate

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  25. What would cause the top plate on two walls in the same room be at different heights?

    By DIYJon,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views