General Q & A

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25910 topics in this forum

  1. Suggestions for Chief Compatible Framing Takeoff Software?

    By 5Design,
    • 20 replies
    • 3.6k views

  2. Trim Labels with 2 line in schedule

    By ACADuser,
    • 3 replies
    • 948 views

  3. Floor Plan Shell

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  4. Garage Door with Side Lites on the Left

    By SoboHomes,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  5. Multiple automatic rebuild roof & rear patio "spa build" questions & problems?

    By DCB123,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.8k views

  6. Pella window label macro 1 2

    By TimSchrock,
    • 26 replies
    • 6.5k views

  7. Why is the Exterior wall not sitting on the floor beams ?

    By MarkDi,
    • 2 replies
    • 895 views

  8. Snapping to 3D solids

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. Where are Preferences stored?

    By CoastalHomes,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. Apple Watch to Record Elevation Data

    By cbucks,
    • 15 replies
    • 4.3k views

  11. Split Floor System with 12" air space between ceiling and floor

    By lrrydsngltn,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

  12. Footprint

    By ChiefuserMathews,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.5k views

  13. Shelf in Wall Niche

    By pewufilo,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  14. Combine Door and Window Casing

    By LMacKichan,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  15. How do you create a girder truss that sits on jack studs in the wall instead of on the top plate of the wall?

    By ChiefJoelJ,
    • 4 replies
    • 3k views

  16. Knee Braces 1 2

    By builtright3,
    • 33 replies
    • 11.7k views

  17. How to change Architectural Block defaults

    By LCDesign,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  18. Dimensions Auto exterior problems!

    By Zoyvod,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  19. Exterior 360 fly over?

    By Designer1,
    • 20 replies
    • 5.5k views

  20. Twin Motion

    By stager386,
    • 21 replies
    • 4.8k views

  21. Fantastic House Challenge!!!

    By Doug_N,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  22. Deck Framing not building

    By JLRenovations,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  23. Creating gable roof over angled breezeway/garage floor plan

    By TMP1029,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views

  24. Show wall intersections properly

    By gdesignbuild,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. Retro Appliances

    By MycaBrown,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views