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

    By TheMatteus,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.3k views

  2. Changing label orientation in elevation view

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  3. Grainy PBR w/ ray tracing is killing me

    By Redmumba,
    • 22 replies
    • 5.3k views

  4. An error has occurred when opening the program

    By dpolly,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  5. Custom Backsplash on Soffits or Polyline Solids?

    By J_Mack,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.5k views

  6. Clay Tile Roof - 3D Object

    By Tony_Sterba,   
    • 10 replies
    • 5.8k views

  7. Not sure how to make this gable entry work?

    By PMMully,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  8. Box Window at Brick Faced Exterior Wall

    By LotzCC,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. Molding at cathedral ceiling

    By Geyatautsilvsgi,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.3k views

  10. drawing a dimension close to another deletes the dimension and does not create the dimension

    By SHCanada2,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  11. Export Materials List - To Excel ?

    By Chopsaw,
    • 9 replies
    • 5.6k views

  12. Stucco fill 1 2

    By DRAWCO,
    • 29 replies
    • 5.7k views

  13. Fascia boards in framing

    By LeRoyWells,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  14. Stretch Zones and Planes

    By stager386,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views

  15. partial exposed roof line with flat ceiling above

    By GeorgeLeck,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Polyline Perimeter in Feet

    By KristjanM,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views

  17. Disappearing menu bar ?

    By Hammer7,
    • 11 replies
    • 4.4k views

  18. Finish Designation Plans

    By APTArchitect2,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  19. How do I get this roof

    By SingletonRW,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  20. CA Users in Australia

    By JD_AUSSIE,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.3k views

  21. Best Way For DWG Drawings

    By KristjanM,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.4k views

  22. Top Elevation of a "Fixture"

    By robdyck,
    • 15 replies
    • 5.7k views

  23. Winder U staircase balustrade: Chief won't do it, right?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  24. RECESSED LIGHTING LIGHT DATA SETTINGS?

    By sthieldesign,
    • 9 replies
    • 3.7k views

  25. Overlapping Roof Planes

    By dvogel1,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views