General Q & A

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26358 topics in this forum

  1. colour eyedropper

    By RobWhite,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  2. Deck planking and rim framing

    By GeneDavis,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.9k views

  3. Multiple Cabinet Layouts, Same Room

    By MichaelaS,   
    • 12 replies
    • 6.3k views

  4. What's the best way to make a raised plantar bed?

    By mgianzero,
    • 12 replies
    • 5.1k views

  5. Assign framing category to members placed using General

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  6. Editing multiple walls due to downsizing square footage of print

    By Hurtmd5,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views

  7. Materials taking on area characteristics 1 2

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 26 replies
    • 7.6k views

  8. Is a Polyline table possible for its labels?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.9k views

  9. Unwanted lines in section view

    By mtldesigns,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  10. Owner/designer

    By PennyChin,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  11. Roof Return Missing on One Side

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 9 replies
    • 4.1k views

  12. door under winder stair

    By Lighthouse,
    • 11 replies
    • 4.6k views

  13. CAD software in the industry

    By stager386,   
    • 8 replies
    • 3.7k views

  14. Callouts & Labels for Doors

    By DrewFenton,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.7k views

  15. Does Chief Architect work with Matterport and if so, how does the Matterport file export and then input into Chief Architect?

    By DCB123,
    • 4 replies
    • 5.3k views

  16. electrical symbols

    By robdyck,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.6k views

  17. Cabinet Door Frame Finish

    By JDSScott,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  18. Casing around bay window

    By Jambruins,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  19. Fill/poche on walls

    By Ronniesha,
    • 5 replies
    • 4k views

  20. Importing geometry from other apps while maintaining world position

    By kwhitt,
    • 12 replies
    • 4.4k views

  21. Exterior Stairs 1 2

    By builtright3,
    • 26 replies
    • 7.7k views

  22. Work Flow for new users

    By boboncadwg-007,   
    • 8 replies
    • 4.1k views

  23. Schedule Row Heights

    By mtldesigns,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.6k views

  24. Create Terrain Perimeter from Survey and Import into Building.plan file

    By rfantclt,   
    • 9 replies
    • 5.2k views

  25. Drawing AS BUILT Exteriors

    By momsdesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 2k views