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  1. How do I create Aluminum Storefront Windows and Doors?

    By RobertGHess,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.8k views

  2. How do I create automatic stumps/posts

    By CA-User,   
    • 15 replies
    • 3.4k views

  3. How do I create columns the full hight of the house...

    By Nitric81,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

  4. How Do I Create Deck Columns?

    By CrayonArchitect,
    • 2 replies
    • 772 views

  5. how do i create different "versions" on the same plan?

    By waltsyd,
    • 22 replies
    • 4.5k views

  6. how do I create my own layout page template

    By 70buddy,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.3k views

  7. How do I create shed dormer window cut-outs in main roof

    By Lynx_Design,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views

  8. How Do I Create Solar Panels?

    By grizzdj,   
    • 14 replies
    • 7.8k views

  9. How do I create the ceiling framing here?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  10. How do I Create this look on my steps?

    By DH7777,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views

  11. How do I create this style of hoodfan?

    By westvale,
    • 8 replies
    • 440 views

  12. How do I create this type of eve in Chief?

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 13 replies
    • 3k views

  13. How do I create trim for windows with built up molding for top/bottom

    By mctabish,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  14. How do I curve the 2 bottom steps?

    By DenisonDrywall,
    • 3 replies
    • 440 views

  15. How do I decrease the distance between the floor and the terrain?

    By westvale,
    • 2 replies
    • 605 views

  16. How do I define an area as a room?

    By bdillard,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  17. How do I define multiple floor finishes?

    By bdillard1,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  18. How Do I Delete An Exterior Room? A Whole Floor Is Defined As One.

    By HaywardVT,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  19. How do I delete duplicate colours?

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 6 replies
    • 414 views

  20. How Do I Delete Lighting No. 5 Deck And Path From Library

    By mikee91,
    • 2 replies
    • 927 views

  21. How do I delete or change the framing material of the 3rd header that is showing up when using a 6" CI wall. The third header I have circled in yellow, is aligned with the rainscreen and is not necessary, and confusing. See attached.

    By MaggieBates,
    • 2 replies
    • 897 views

  22. How do I Delete wall on layer but not on the layout plan

    By unimog,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  23. How Do I Design A Concreted Covered Porch With 4"x4" Columns. Have Not Found It In Videos.

    By Designer100,   
    • 6 replies
    • 3.8k views

  24. How do I display the sqft total coverage of a driveway object?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 573 views

  25. HOW DO I DO HUNG JOIST IN THE FOUNDATION

    By MTStuart,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views