General Q & A

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  1. Is There a Default Or Preference Setting For 'Send To Layout'?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views

  2. Is There A Faster Way To Label Existing Doors And Windows Than One At A Time?

    By zowie123,
    • 12 replies
    • 3.4k views

  3. Is there a key command Mac and/or pc or quick way to turn stairs view off and on?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 945 views

  4. Is there a key that forces a straight line when using CAD tools?

    By 5Design,
    • 20 replies
    • 6.2k views

  5. Is there a keyboard command to select the entire floor elevations for a plan with multiple structures?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  6. Is There A Master Template?

    By Nicinus,
    • 22 replies
    • 5.5k views

  7. is there a method to convert a plane of a symbol into a 2D CAD block?

    By SHCanada2,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views

  8. is there a min drawer size?

    By dskogg,
    • 15 replies
    • 3.6k views

  9. Is there a more complete set of wall definitions uploaded, DAT?

    By zowie123,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  10. Is there a place to get a decent discount on CA?

    By bdillard,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.7k views

  11. Is there a place to set a default degree for the spline segment angle on electrical connections?

    By DIYJon,
    • 0 replies
    • 954 views

  12. Is There a Predefined Macro For A 'Plan View' Label?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 15 replies
    • 5.1k views

  13. Is There A Reason That The SAVE AS Template DBX Has These Random Boxes Checked?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  14. Is there a reason to not use rich text and use text instead?

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 972 views

  15. Is there a section arrow edit handle for callouts?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  16. Is there a setting for minimum window size?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  17. Is there a setting to control Flr Joists @ Openings (like @ stair openings)

    By SNestor,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  18. Is there a setting under roof or wall that creates a molding under each roof?

    By rockyshepheard,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  19. Is there a shortcut or a quick option to "use default material"?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 1 reply
    • 799 views

  20. Is there a solution or work around for this Eave/Gable issue

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.7k views

  21. Is there a toggle for center on main wall layer?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  22. Is There A Wall Material Region Tool Bar Icon?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views

  23. Is there a way I can set working plan view etc back to default without reinstalling?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  24. Is there a way I can show both the current topo and the new topo once buildings, driveway, parking added?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  25. Is there a way I can turn off and on an old and new retaining wall in terrain 3d?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views