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  1. Window and Door Schedules

    By AdkKen,
    • 2 replies
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  2. Knapp Builders Draftsmen

    By jknapp,
    • 3 replies
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  3. Mirrors Not Showing in Wall Elevation View – Need Assistance

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 703 views

  4. unwanted step in footing

    By Reiter,
    • 1 reply
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  5. Pole barn style home with metal trusses

    By winterdd,
    • 12 replies
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  6. Roads and Driveways

    By mcrump,
    • 2 replies
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  7. framing

    By decorators3,   
    • 1 reply
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  8. Interior Square Footage Calculation

    By twnctyguy,
    • 1 reply
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  9. how to transfer Chief from one computer to another

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 3 replies
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  10. rendering sample count - adjust?

    By kenpot,
    • 3 replies
    • 617 views

  11. Shadow boards

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
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  12. Macro for ft & in with no units

    By KristjanM,
    • 23 replies
    • 3.8k views

  13. Band of Siding

    By Bench1705mark,
    • 2 replies
    • 560 views

  14. Gable/Roof Line tool not covering an alcove

    By mpaska,
    • 4 replies
    • 949 views

  15. Looking for tips on how to draw this building in CA

    By westvale,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. Deck/Landing, Railing Height

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 1 reply
    • 526 views

  17. Sliding glass panels for gun rack

    By Mikeinkc,
    • 3 replies
    • 689 views

  18. wall layers not showing up.

    By Kathy21,
    • 3 replies
    • 635 views

  19. x12 to Premier

    By Teapot,
    • 3 replies
    • 850 views

  20. terrain

    By decorators3,   
    • 3 replies
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  21. Tray Ceilings are the new Soffit

    By DeLayDesign,   
    • 2 replies
    • 822 views

  22. How to add a girder on a foundation plan on the plan view?

    By Brynwallace,
    • 1 reply
    • 470 views

  23. As Built, Demo, and New construction

    By Ringos,
    • 2 replies
    • 686 views

  24. Solid Gray Wall Hatching

    By jvirostko,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.3k views

  25. Gable Vents

    By imodel,
    • 5 replies
    • 893 views