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26114 topics in this forum

  1. Porches and foundations 1 2

    By SNestor,   
    • 30 replies
    • 13.9k views

  2. Deck columns overhangs edge

    By DB-Designs,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.8k views

  3. Column Bases & Fdns

    By winterdd,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.4k views

  4. Porch floor overhang?

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 2 replies
    • 997 views

  5. Porch slab

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.9k views

  6. Multiple rooms with 1 long dormer with Gamble Roof

    By Iamsecond,   
    • 5 replies
    • 2.6k views

  7. Automatically place new text on a different layer for a given layer set

    By michaelehmke,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views

  8. Automatic truss modelling advice/help

    By Hobbiest,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. What is this?

    By Kevin_N,
    • 4 replies
    • 682 views

  10. How do I draw a hoop building?

    By Footeconst3,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  11. What is Best Practice for Multi-Ceiling Heights for Home

    By Drew-PRH,
    • 5 replies
    • 832 views

  12. Removing / editing exterior banding

    By Camatt,
    • 1 reply
    • 606 views

  13. Sloping Floor

    By Archije,
    • 2 replies
    • 704 views

  14. Starting a plan in Chief and merging to Revit

    By LegacyChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 736 views

  15. Wall problem at roof

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 3 replies
    • 567 views

  16. Furred Down Rafters

    By JakeBelk,
    • 1 reply
    • 541 views

  17. How to get wall layers to extend above ceiling finish

    By Bergie3941,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

  18. Drone pics/vids as added services?

    By TennVol,
    • 1 reply
    • 526 views

  19. Gap between floors

    By shea-sheabuilder,
    • 1 reply
    • 392 views

  20. curb

    By decorators3,   
    • 8 replies
    • 1.2k views

  21. Question on custom Eves and Exterior Trim

    By Camatt,
    • 2 replies
    • 775 views

  22. Send to Layout Form

    By Condor0811,
    • 2 replies
    • 540 views

  23. CAX10 Space Planning, when building the model, new door defaults are ignored ???

    By mthd97,
    • 0 replies
    • 442 views

  24. Egress Window Well

    By cpressley,
    • 2 replies
    • 713 views

  25. Shadows distorted after resizing a perspective view

    By bdammeyer,
    • 3 replies
    • 912 views