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24849 topics in this forum

  1. Rafters won't frame in framing envelope of roof

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 973 views

  2. How do we create exterior walls based upon interior dimensions?

    By DIYJon,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  3. STANDARD RENDER IN X13 VS. X12

    By kwhitt,
    • 24 replies
    • 3.8k views

  4. X13 Imported PDF is opaque, X12 imported PDF was clear

    By Electromen,
    • 1 reply
    • 762 views

  5. broken frieze

    By Hammer7,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  6. Walls

    By winterdd,
    • 11 replies
    • 2k views

  7. PBR is making me go insane

    By EvanDesign,   
    • 16 replies
    • 4.2k views

  8. color vs. black and white layouts

    By BruceKC,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.3k views

  9. Removing Cabinetry Auto-Filler

    By JeffMDesignDraft,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  10. Dimensioning issues with X13 1 2 3

    By Whitehorse,
    • 72 replies
    • 13.4k views

  11. X13 Rotated PDF's in Layout?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 12 replies
    • 2k views

  12. Cross Section Call Out- Stop section display lines at building

    By architect,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  13. Setting 2" ridged insulation under basement 4" slab

    By Camerops,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.6k views

  14. Schedules

    By mikesbarn,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  15. See through materials on trees

    By CreekMan,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.1k views

  16. Auto Archive Out of Sequence??

    By Archnot-Boltz,   
    • 2 replies
    • 948 views

  17. User Symbols - 2D blocks and Auto-Generate

    By robdyck,
    • 0 replies
    • 902 views

  18. Reducing .pdf size of Layout File for online submission

    By DeltaHome,
    • 3 replies
    • 882 views

  19. Automatically Opening Your Most Recent Layout File?

    By M3taMorpHous3,
    • 1 reply
    • 801 views

  20. Window Openings For Ancient Buildings

    By THBlack,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  21. Cannot get lines in plot lines elevation to change color in layout

    By GeneDavis,
    • 10 replies
    • 2k views

  22. Rain screen furring (framing): How to get it to all go on its own layer?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 851 views

  23. Change Door Size Label format to feet and inches

    By Camerops,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  24. Layout can't backup then crashed and went to 0 file size. Now won't open because contains no data.

    By DeltaHome,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.5k views

  25. Trouble with roof not building right where plate height changes from 8' to 9'

    By 5Design,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views