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  1. Parapet Roof Detail

    By scottharris,   
    • 17 replies
    • 15.7k views

  2. Surveyor Coordinates

    By RGShurlingPA,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  3. Building plans copyright risks and lawsuits

    By jmyers,
    • 10 replies
    • 5.6k views

  4. 2-story floor to ceiling windows

    By DanoCAD,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  5. Terrain sloping

    By winterdd,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  6. GLASS

    By decorators3,   
    • 11 replies
    • 2.2k views

  7. Roof framing coming thru roof planes @ edges

    By TCB_BdnMY,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. Shed Dormer Question

    By JamieW_Campbell,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  9. Blocking a whole building

    By msmith964,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  10. Estimating from Material List?

    By todd3drhd,
    • 18 replies
    • 6.1k views

  11. How do i get Material used for Basemould and also area of wall tiles in schedule

    By ozaheman,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  12. Cabinet spreader bars & edge tape?

    By dskogg,
    • 16 replies
    • 3.3k views

  13. Parametric / Stretchable CAD Duct Lines

    By MattMRM,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  14. Library Browser

    By Joe_cul,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  15. Window "jamb" different colour than the sash

    By myrtsbnye,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  16. How to create this curved and sloped wall/desk?

    By hgelbwachs1,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  17. Canvas Import

    By bradsawler,
    • 0 replies
    • 918 views

  18. niche

    By GParker,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.1k views

  19. Add scale factor for dimensions on imported dwg

    By madcowscarnival,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  20. Why cant I edit this dimension anymore?

    By Studio-Red,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  21. Joining two custom ceiling planes

    By Mackenzie,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  22. Scales and common drawing sheet format...

    By Jones_Drafting,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.7k views

  23. Ceiling exceeding above railing wall and material application

    By DanielleDubuc,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.4k views

  24. 3D BIM HVAC Modeling vs 2D CAD HVAC Drawing

    By MattMRM,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  25. stair closure walls

    By winterdd,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views