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  1. 16" I-Joist Rafters with Exposed 2"x6"Rafter Tails?

    By mlyner,
    • 2 replies
    • 928 views

  2. Place Library Object

    By chiefuserJason94,
    • 14 replies
    • 2.7k views

  3. Macro returning "units" 1 2

    By Doug_N,
    • 25 replies
    • 9.2k views

  4. How to stop an interior wall from resizing the exterior one?

    By tomzak,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  5. grade beam lines

    By winterdd,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.3k views

  6. Material list: framing, structural reporting, buy list. How to get plates and headers to cut from the 16' lengths

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views

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

    By BrianMSmith,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Framing - Roof Decking Sheet Layout

    By PitMan71,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  9. Back up files

    By mikesbarn,
    • 3 replies
    • 777 views

  10. Brick Soldier/Lintel Offset

    By PitMan71,
    • 1 reply
    • 760 views

  11. How to inset stair rails? 1 2

    By SingletonRW2,
    • 28 replies
    • 18.4k views

  12. Adjust Cabinet Angle

    By StudioLuxe,
    • 1 reply
    • 598 views

  13. Ceiling Joist Lap Distance

    By PitMan71,
    • 1 reply
    • 727 views

  14. Post to Beam Setting

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 2 replies
    • 862 views

  15. Designating Top of Subfloor in Relation to Terrain

    By Gtomer,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. How to create uneven roof parapet

    By SuggeroGroup,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  17. A FRAME BUILDING

    By decorators3,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  18. Minor Driveway Grade Causing Drainage Confusion in Plans

    By LeviSunter,
    • 2 replies
    • 778 views

  19. Framed Inset Cabinets

    By KevinMyers,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  20. Anyone else using OneDrive to store client projects?

    By BrianMSmith,
    • 16 replies
    • 3.7k views

  21. In Person Tutor San Francisco Bay Area

    By Gtomer,
    • 3 replies
    • 960 views

  22. uneditable default

    By idag33,
    • 1 reply
    • 652 views

  23. How do you turn off Auto Update Elevations when linking new file?

    By tchomes,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  24. Anyone know how to do a volume calculation for site cut/fill?

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  25. Square Cut - Roof Eave Trim

    By PitMan71,
    • 0 replies
    • 635 views