General Q & A

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27517 topics in this forum

  1. Deck planking and framing generating within exterior wall

    By BuilderP,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  2. Adding a niche above a window with a broken arch or millwork that fits this kind of window

    By Benny_G,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.7k views

  3. Drawing Sheet Setup/Plan Views

    By kwhitt,
    • 13 replies
    • 3.5k views

  4. double floor joist under walls

    By Jambruins,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.3k views

  5. Is there a way I can show both the current topo and the new topo once buildings, driveway, parking added?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  6. How can I get rid of the terrain in a room?

    By binkpear,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.7k views

  7. Can I adjust a bounding box on an imported .skp object?

    By SusanC,
    • 11 replies
    • 3k views

  8. Flat Roof/ Different Ceiling Heights

    By buildinthevoid,
    • 4 replies
    • 3k views

  9. ERROR: RenderingPipeline.cpp(186): Error #272032750 "An internal rendering error has occurred and the program will terminate: Device Removed"

    By sea_lyons,
    • 18 replies
    • 7.4k views

  10. ChiefTalk and Firefox?

    By imodel,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  11. Legacy NKBA Dims

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  12. Way to get chief plan data into xactimate data or similar?

    By cbucks,
    • 0 replies
    • 888 views

  13. CAD Detail Warning

    By WildcatFury,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  14. Has anyone else had line color changes--tech support cannot solve this.

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.7k views

  15. LED light will not mount to sloped ceiling plane.

    By TaylorDJP,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  16. Exterior wall displays w/o siding

    By fhartshorn,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  17. change deck framing so support beams and posts are not recessed

    By Jambruins,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  18. How do you make a cable railing?

    By cbucks,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  19. Adjusting North Pointer to Show Correct Bearings

    By ChiefUserConnorC,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  20. Manufacturers Catalogs

    By Kbernard,
    • 0 replies
    • 922 views

  21. Auto Elevations with Macros

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 9 replies
    • 3.6k views

  22. How to setup wall type for zip system? Any way to import?

    By cbucks,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.9k views

  23. Has anyone done a reset of their Windows PC?

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  24. What software do you use for workflow, selection, and invoice mangement?

    By DesignGallery,
    • 11 replies
    • 5.1k views

  25. Way to change tape measure tool from ft in to ft decimal?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views