General Q & A

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26309 topics in this forum

  1. how to turn a fence panel 90 degrees?

    By SHCanada2,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  2. Sloped Hood cabinet trim/moldings

    By LeslieSapp,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  3. Getting Started with First Drawing

    By AngelaH,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  4. Illuminated Countertop & Backslash

    By RobUSMC,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.7k views

  5. Top of Plate dim not accurate on auto story pole?

    By 5Design,
    • 14 replies
    • 3.3k views

  6. Rotate object about point relative to another object

    By Jake1976,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  7. Graphics, Zooming

    By ChiefTom396,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  8. Adding Cabinet Door Trim

    By RobUSMC,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.4k views

  9. View Draw Order Edit Tools don't populate

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  10. Rafters cut off at top of wall

    By APTArchitect,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  11. Sun shadow casting

    By skirby19,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  12. Hole in ceiling plane

    By marlem2000,   
    • 8 replies
    • 3.2k views

  13. Window and Door Schedules

    By BruceKC,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.9k views

  14. MATERIAL LIST/SCHEDULE REPORTING QUESTION.

    By COMSTOCKL35,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  15. Suggestions for Chief Compatible Framing Takeoff Software?

    By 5Design,
    • 20 replies
    • 4.6k views

  16. Trim Labels with 2 line in schedule

    By ACADuser,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  17. Floor Plan Shell

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  18. Garage Door with Side Lites on the Left

    By SoboHomes,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views

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

    By DCB123,   
    • 3 replies
    • 3.1k views

  20. Pella window label macro 1 2

    By TimSchrock,
    • 26 replies
    • 7.7k views

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

    By MarkDi,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  22. Snapping to 3D solids

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views

  23. Where are Preferences stored?

    By CoastalHomes,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  24. Apple Watch to Record Elevation Data

    By cbucks,
    • 15 replies
    • 5k views

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

    By lrrydsngltn,
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views