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  1. Roof truss corner

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.6k views

  2. Tapered Structural Steel Columns/beams

    By DenisonDrywall,
    • 13 replies
    • 6.6k views

  3. Can't place window under cantilevered room

    By Disharoon,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  4. Foundation wall with wood stud wall inside

    By Jambruins,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  5. Triple Walls (e.g., furring on both sides)

    By Tom315,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  6. JoeHCC

    By JoeHCC,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  7. I CAN'T GET MY TOOLS TO SHOW UP I HAVE TRIED MANY WAYS

    By fabi-castillo,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  8. Can't get dimension to attach to framing post

    By jbonja,
    • 12 replies
    • 4k views

  9. Soffit changes shape at bumpout

    By mtldesigns,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.8k views

  10. Exterior walls not showing

    By since1937,   
    • 7 replies
    • 4.4k views

  11. Drop Down Stair/Ladder in Library?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.6k views

  12. Molding Polyline Not showing all the time

    By PMMully,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views

  13. Rendering High Gloss cabinets

    By nannadajin,   
    • 2 replies
    • 4.4k views

  14. Perspective Framing Overview

    By ChiefuserMathews,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  15. Ceiling

    By C-Bates,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views

  16. getting close cameras when delete things

    By mrarchitecture,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views

  17. Why does the framing show in recessed area around window?

    By mgianzero,
    • 7 replies
    • 4.5k views

  18. File sharing

    By dbr2021,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.7k views

  19. Gas lines in CDs

    By Designer1,
    • 8 replies
    • 11.5k views

  20. BRICK LEDGE HELP

    By AAZeiset,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.7k views

  21. Clarifying stem walls for basements in Chief

    By BnCKelley,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.1k views

  22. Batten Board Wall Type

    By ChiefuserMathews,   
    • 6 replies
    • 4.1k views

  23. Count Objects

    By tpeck23,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.6k views

  24. Building islands

    By PMMully,
    • 11 replies
    • 4.9k views

  25. Need help drawing a concrete slab the way I need it.

    By Korel_Design,
    • 20 replies
    • 7.3k views