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  1. Large AutoCAD file

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views

  2. Different Saved Plan Views and Layout Pages

    By KacyRSC,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  3. How to cover exterior beams

    By winterdd,
    • 14 replies
    • 3.2k views

  4. Direction of floor joist

    By jknapp,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  5. Roof assistance - raised skylight with smile windows x14

    By JenCKBD,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

  6. Duplex

    By jknapp,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  7. Adding different materials to ceiling planes.

    By stager386,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views

  8. Adjusting grout size in elevation view

    By wpdesigninc,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  9. Radiating arched top window niche

    By JohnDepner,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. How to Build Shutters

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 9 replies
    • 2.4k views

  11. Roof Crickets

    By Cadman_97701,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  12. Roof Problem

    By DRyeHD,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views

  13. Creating Crown Molding

    By stager386,
    • 16 replies
    • 3.2k views

  14. Snap Precision Question - Layouts

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  15. 6x6 Porch columns changes to 2x6 on its own

    By Gary_Swanson,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. MIRROR PLAN/LAYOUT

    By BruceKC,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  17. Editing imported symbols via STL file

    By PMMully,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  18. How would you model this in Chief? House with steel exoskeleton, purlined and decked flat roof

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  19. People, cats & dog 3d models/ images

    By PolArch,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  20. split level addition...wall issues

    By Jambruins,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  21. Anyone get a chance to compare performance of a nvidia 4080 or 4090 vs a 3080 or 3090?

    By bdillard1,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.9k views

  22. What is the trick to shaping windows so one jamb is tilted off 90?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.2k views

  23. Making changes to all cabinets after the kitchen is drawn by changing defaults

    By Elliot,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.5k views

  24. PDF Line Merge

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  25. Layer Question

    By JKEdmo,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views