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  1. Help Please: Backdrop Lost when Raytracing trough multiple pieces of Glass

    By JBConrads,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  2. Roof cladding overhang

    By Arcadian,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  3. Framing Trusses not working with ceiling heights

    By heidistokoe,
    • 1 reply
    • 2k views

  4. Macros vs Global Macros 1 2

    By buildology,
    • 33 replies
    • 12.5k views

  5. New Plan

    By electrodun,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

  6. Best practice for modelling a thick wall, with false double wall, and a wedge-shaped recessed window

    By smashing,
    • 18 replies
    • 7.3k views

  7. Walls don't reach roof under side

    By rectordesign7,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.7k views

  8. Room fill showing over cabinets

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.4k views

  9. Help! Turning off dimensions!

    By artistwantab,
    • 10 replies
    • 10.4k views

  10. Special top rail shape and baluster issue

    By jtcapa1,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.3k views

  11. Shower floor pan obscures shower door in working plan view

    By Jeffcrigler,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.9k views

  12. Remove "SQ FT" from macro label on an Area to Acres Conversion

    By designergy,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.1k views

  13. Camera view

    By GRSC43,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  14. Volume reporting

    By Gawdzira,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views

  15. Polyline Produced by 3D Wall Editor

    By JKEdmo,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  16. Template - Default Sets

    By ChiefUserHeather,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.5k views

  17. White lines on the elevation when printing - why?

    By PIR-Designs,
    • 13 replies
    • 6.1k views

  18. ceiling projectile

    By PotterDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  19. Does anyone know how exactly "automatic" determines terrain height?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 10 replies
    • 3.8k views

  20. Triangle lines in PDF

    By luckyudesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  21. Pony Wall/Doorway Intersection

    By plannedRITE,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

  22. Fences and Railings not showing in Materials Library

    By KnotSquare,
    • 12 replies
    • 3.4k views

  23. Deck changes in new Chief X14!

    By Jeremy33,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views

  24. How does one create a flat parapet roof where the roof extends past the wall on one edge?

    By DIYJon,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.8k views

  25. Brick Ledge Foundation

    By AndrewSopher,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.3k views