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  1. Roof Thickness not generating as specified

    By Tkangas,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views

  2. 3D moulding

    By RobWhite,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  3. How to exclude existing house framing from an addition framing schedule.

    By MCCCcc,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  4. Looking for information on working with an Architect in and around Edmonton, Alberta

    By designergy,
    • 0 replies
    • 976 views

  5. Are material list column totals doable yet?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  6. Roof Pitch Labels

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  7. External Hard Drive & Multiple Users

    By RyannReed,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.2k views

  8. Cabinets display joint lines inconsistently in plan view

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.5k views

  9. Layout label horizontally on the bottom

    By MissJane,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  10. Best practice to quickly strip plan to reduce file size

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  11. 3D Viewer - way to check surface count for posted models or in Chief besides during export?

    By Christina_Girerd,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  12. Siding sticking through roof

    By MN_JohnH,
    • 22 replies
    • 4.6k views

  13. Creating Titled Exterior walls

    By MSID_McKenzie,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  14. Achieving Flat Soffit

    By leahernst,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  15. Custom Glass Block Window

    By StephenM,
    • 10 replies
    • 4.3k views

  16. Drawing roof valley

    By ericepv,   
    • 6 replies
    • 3.5k views

  17. Curved Staircase Custom Horizontal Railings?

    By jarrex,
    • 8 replies
    • 5.4k views

  18. Realtime Raytrace challenge/query

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 15 replies
    • 3.8k views

  19. Cad import help

    By dskogg,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  20. Changing basement from level 0 to level 1?

    By JWPrendergast,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  21. Elevation Angle Measurements

    By buildinthevoid,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  22. twinmotion

    By decorators3,   
    • 23 replies
    • 8.7k views

  23. How to create life-like grass? 1 2 3 4 7

    By bjulius21,
    • 162 replies
    • 137.9k views

  24. Can a client using 20/20 import a CA DXF file?

    By dshall,
    • 14 replies
    • 4.7k views

  25. Deep Wall niche/shelves?

    By JWPrendergast,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.1k views