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  1. Why do i see some of my CAD fills lighter than others in a PDF, while i have used eye dropper to match them. Here is the screen shot of Plan File vs. PDF file

    By ChiefUserDennisR,
    • 8 replies
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  2. How to draw a foundation for a walkout basement

    By DB_Construction,   
    • 8 replies
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  3. projected snaps gone?

    By madcowscarnival,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.3k views

  4. Extend upper shed roof along wall as overhang

    By DRyeHD,   
    • 8 replies
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  5. Editing a Truss...?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 8 replies
    • 5k views

  6. Exposed Rafter Tails - Eave Closure Blocking

    By PitMan71,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.2k views

  7. Modern Doors

    By Rustyvan,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.8k views

  8. Playhouse over shed, need some suggestions

    By dustoaction,   
    • 8 replies
    • 3.2k views

  9. Wall Niche -- Summary

    By GerryT,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.9k views

  10. Varied Wall Heights

    By robdack,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.8k views

  11. How do you change framing callouts

    By capitaldesigns,   
    • 8 replies
    • 3.5k views

  12. Christmas Macro from Joe Carrick

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.7k views

  13. Cheek Walls and Getting Drywall to wrap

    By StockmanBuilders,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.8k views

  14. Sample Plans (V 2.0)

    By JDTyler,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.9k views

  15. Older Version To New Version Reciprocity

    By GLOBE-Res,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.3k views

  16. X12 Question

    By ambrozac,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.6k views

  17. Showing Interior Finish Wall Dimensions

    By Mark_Peterson,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.5k views

  18. Block stem wall caps

    By winterdd,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.9k views

  19. Roof Challenge

    By kbaxter,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.5k views

  20. change spacing on board an batten

    By DianeP,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.2k views

  21. Ray Trace Passes

    By jfhomedesign,
    • 8 replies
    • 8.1k views

  22. Terrain model - existing & proposed

    By stevesakiwi,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.9k views

  23. File transfer to new PC

    By mtldesigns,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.2k views

  24. Spy glass / One way glass / Security glass / Mirror glass

    By smashing,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.4k views

  25. White Line On Wall In Between 1St Floor And 2Nd Floor?

    By MichaelAngelo,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.7k views