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  1. How to increase speed, reduce resource hogging? 16-core M3 Max MacBook Pro with 48GB ram is SLOW

    By ntiliff,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.3k views

  2. How to insert cabinet door into plan?

    By dskogg,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  3. How to Insert Picture Without a Frame

    By kaitadams13,
    • 6 replies
    • 3k views

  4. How to insert text or "watermark" on drawings?

    By gr8designer,
    • 12 replies
    • 16.1k views

  5. How to inset framing girts into the studs?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 852 views

  6. How to inset stair rails? 1 2

    By SingletonRW2,
    • 28 replies
    • 17.6k views

  7. How to install a dishwasher in a base cab so it is all appliance and no cab parts? X16

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  8. How To Install A Sump Pump For Drainage Under The Landing Of A Walk Up Basement Stairs

    By mmekap,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.1k views

  9. How to isolate different on center framing areas

    By JiAngelo,
    • 2 replies
    • 942 views

  10. How to join non-auto crown molding at outer corner?

    By Christina_Girerd,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.6k views

  11. how to keep CAD block from changing when changing fixture

    By westvale,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  12. How To Keep Counter Tops From Joining At Corners?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.5k views

  13. How to keep false drawer box from showing up in vanity sink

    By pjbuilder,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  14. How to keep roof overhang consistent?

    By jbur91,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  15. How to keep the default "general lighting" instead of light from lamps and light fixtures

    By Fun2Learn,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

  16. How to keep window from "cutting through" halfwall below

    By Alaskan_Son,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  17. How to label a window with the Schedule callout, but NOT the shape?

    By BrianMSmith,
    • 6 replies
    • 1k views

  18. How to label materials?

    By SDeckB,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  19. How to level a driveway widthwise

    By bddemers,   
    • 21 replies
    • 7.9k views

  20. How to lighten up the roof fill pattern for plotting

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 10 replies
    • 4.4k views

  21. How to link bluetooth measurement tool with Chief on MacOs system?

    By MenuiserieCJV,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  22. How to locate a particular material or object in a plan?

    By pacificstart,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  23. How to locate old posts

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.5k views

  24. How to locate Project Browser

    By CVD_018,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  25. How to lock edited roof framing?

    By Bassbud,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views