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  1. The "right way" to build a safe room wall type

    By Evolution,   
    • 20 replies
    • 6.2k views

  2. Turning a cabinet

    By buildinthevoid,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  3. What's that edit that does curved arrow lines?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 16 replies
    • 4.3k views

  4. View Port

    By CoolHandLuke,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By zowie123,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  6. Unusual line on Floor Plan

    By SawyerCD,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  7. Terrain/Landscape question

    By Rashid_Garuba,
    • 15 replies
    • 4.7k views

  8. Label Callout Size on Plan

    By BuildingVision,   
    • 2 replies
    • 4.4k views

  9. Railing wall extension: need to follow stairs

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  10. Mac Update OS to Catalina vr 10.15

    By Electromen,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  11. Arched Doors and Frames

    By Evolution,   
    • 5 replies
    • 6.8k views

  12. Sorry.... Another New PC Question

    By RobUSMC,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  13. Rope lighting - Milk glass?

    By PvdPol,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  14. [SOLVED] Doors not showing on foundation plan (X11)

    By StructEng58,   
    • 3 replies
    • 4k views

  15. Can no longer select 3D symbol

    By Evolution,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  16. cultured vanity sink top

    By DH7777,
    • 11 replies
    • 2.7k views

  17. Converting PDF to Chief File

    By CraftHomes,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.5k views

  18. Macro data from defaults

    By crdsplans,
    • 17 replies
    • 4k views

  19. Forced truss rebuild won't go to raised roof

    By GeneDavis,
    • 14 replies
    • 3.2k views

  20. Setting height of 3d model in relationship to new addition

    By Evolution,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.8k views

  21. When calculating framing quantities, how do I know the quantity is not including truss framing members

    By 22trobbins,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  22. object snaps

    By BillsburgChief,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views

  23. 10' Tall Foundation / Retaining Wall Detail

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.6k views

  24. New Plan - default settings

    By MastersDesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 923 views

  25. Placing Outlets Independent of Wall, Cabinet, Ceiling or Floor

    By BuildingVision,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.2k views