General Q & A

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25012 topics in this forum

  1. Eaveless Roof, Window Head flashing as sill and Window Head Drip Edge

    By John_Charles,
    • 20 replies
    • 4.7k views

  2. three buildings attached, one property

    By katmacphail,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  3. Auto dimensions don't show

    By N7057W,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  4. Error Message: "Take the Read Only Attribute Off Your Plan"

    By SusanC,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  5. Reorder/ rearrange schedules (Automatically)

    By DeLayDesign,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.7k views

  6. Trying to model Insuldeck. 3d object not fully rendering in cross section.

    By pattyw,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.3k views

  7. Trimless bifold door won't cut base molding. Izzit a bug?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Using the WSWH Simpson Strong Wall Symbol

    By WildcatFury,
    • 14 replies
    • 2.3k views

  9. How to make the top plate height higher than the ceiling height.

    By PaulYates,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  10. Treated bottom plate

    By AaronM,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  11. SCHEDULE NOTES

    By mtldesigns,
    • 19 replies
    • 2.7k views

  12. Error: Maximum number of custom library buttons reached.

    By misterwiley,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  13. Is it possible to remove the inside frame of mulled windows?

    By Denkam,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  14. rs and framing

    By GP202256,
    • 3 replies
    • 894 views

  15. after auto regenerate on decks

    By GP202256,
    • 0 replies
    • 794 views

  16. Sketch Up File to working Chief File

    By rfhager2169,   
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views

  17. Schedule Notes-Description Problem

    By AxisJSS,
    • 4 replies
    • 987 views

  18. What is the best way to create custom cabinet doors?

    By Nate_M,   
    • 9 replies
    • 5.4k views

  19. Another 'Is this roof possible in CA'? (sorry-out of other options)

    By Lynne22,
    • 2 replies
    • 956 views

  20. New User Looking For Advice/Recommendations

    By 1967Achi,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  21. Program Crashing with Fresh Install

    By SMB2021,   
    • 2 replies
    • 768 views

  22. How to create a closed eave soffit with an open gable?

    By TheMatteus,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.3k views

  23. Changing label orientation in elevation view

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 5 replies
    • 864 views

  24. Grainy PBR w/ ray tracing is killing me

    By Redmumba,
    • 22 replies
    • 3.4k views

  25. An error has occurred when opening the program

    By dpolly,
    • 2 replies
    • 910 views