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  1. How do I bring a molding profile into a CAD detail?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  2. How Do I Build A Covered Porch

    By davidinvest,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.2k views

  3. How Do I Build A Custom Bay Window

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 8 replies
    • 4.9k views

  4. How Do I Build a Pier and Beam Foundation Like This?

    By felipecamacho,
    • 0 replies
    • 677 views

  5. How do I change default elevation from inches to fractional feet?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 940 views

  6. How do I change drawer material to be different from door material?

    By MWright,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  7. How do I change the default layer to which dimensions are assigned?

    By nematode,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  8. How do I change the floor elevation of my garage?

    By bdillard,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.7k views

  9. How do I change the height of a front facing exterior wall to match the ridge height of 166”?

    By DCB123,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  10. How do I change the materials size, spacing, and lengths for rebar and other items that are components of foundation?

    By jkrysak,
    • 0 replies
    • 861 views

  11. How Do I Change The Orientation Of The Whole House?

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.1k views

  12. How do I change the scale of my layout in x9

    By ChiefUserRudolf,   
    • 17 replies
    • 4.6k views

  13. How do I coffer a barrel ceiling

    By mctabish,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  14. How do I copy a detail from one page to another, modify it so the original detail remains unchanged?

    By Summers,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  15. How do I copy floor plan into new file

    By emilyt18,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. How do I create a cabinet with an apron sink? and custom counter top?

    By ChiefUserKris2,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  17. How do I create a framed wall with a transparent (glass) layer so you can see the framing

    By BlueHandle,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  18. How do I create a living wall of plants?

    By MicaGlassDesigns,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.8k views

  19. How do I create a nonrectangular slab?

    By Janelle,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  20. How do I create a retaining wall to a specific height?

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 967 views

  21. How do I create a semi-circular countertop for bar top?

    By Elkpass01,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

  22. How Do I Create A Simple Wire Closet Shelving?

    By Thumbsup,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.5k views

  23. How do I Create a Upside Down Triangle Window

    By Joshlapp95,
    • 7 replies
    • 3k views

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

    By RobertGHess,   
    • 3 replies
    • 3.3k views

  25. How do I create automatic stumps/posts

    By CA-User,   
    • 15 replies
    • 4.2k views