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27423 topics in this forum

  1. Roof Marker and Text Size

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  2. Frieze boards

    By winterdd,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.3k views

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

    By CAUserAlicia,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views

  4. Walls Not Aligning

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.3k views

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

    By J_Mack,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 969 views

  7. Auto dimension when creating a wall

    By spfaff,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 978 views

  11. New MacBook Pro M2

    By Arcadian,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.6k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 991 views

  13. Searching for a mini surveyor kit compatible with autocad

    By agapimmo,   
    • 6 replies
    • 7k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  15. Random Roof Over Hang Area

    By MEH_Natalie,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  16. Stack Rafters 'Over' Ridge Beam?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.9k views

  17. Working Layer Set and Saved plan views

    By dougbbuilders,
    • 18 replies
    • 4.4k views

  18. Porch concrete floor

    By TomOverholt,
    • 0 replies
    • 982 views

  19. Program Paths

    By JKEdmo,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.7k views

  20. Cross Section object display help

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.1k views

  21. Monolithic foundation

    By DRAWCO,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  22. Way to show 12" walk line on stairs?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 942 views

  23. Stairs for a 3 Level Condo

    By AlexV35,
    • 0 replies
    • 906 views

  24. Raise Roof Planes

    By dfn001,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.3k views

  25. How to change a flat stair landing to winders?

    By cbucks,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views