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1. Build a garage with a 10' Front wall and a 8' back wall Roof 12/12 pitch with 3' front overhang and usable attic space

   By BelfastCNC, June 18, 2021
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   • GeneDavis
   • June 19, 2021

2. Carpet tile alternating directions.

   By pswiseman, August 25, 2021
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   • pswiseman
   • August 25, 2021

3. Library browser disappeared?

   By ajrare, November 20, 2021
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   • Dermot
   • November 20, 2021

4. Is there a way to import default pricing for building materials in Chief?

   By ChiefChuck, April 29, 2022
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   • ChiefChuck
   • May 7, 2022

5. Dimensions Auto exterior problems!

   By Zoyvod, February 5, 2023
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   • Zoyvod
   • February 6, 2023

6. SCHEDULE TABLE TOO LONG

   By GMcGee, May 11, 2023
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   • Chrisb222
   • May 11, 2023

7. Random Roof Over Hang Area

   By MEH_Natalie, January 30, 2024
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   • VHampton
   • January 30, 2024

8. Joist pocketed in masonry walls

   By eaf3architect, February 21, 2024
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   • eaf3architect
   • March 16, 2024

9. Design Considerations for CMU Walls in Dry but Occasionally Humid Climates

   By mitchelhay12345, June 3, 2025
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   • JeanGMeyer
   • June 6, 2025

10. External Brick Window Sill

    By ARBDESIGN, November 24, 2014
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    • tommy1
    • November 24, 2014

11. False Shed Dormer

    By skirby19, March 3, 2016
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    • johnny
    • March 3, 2016

12. Auto Detail capabilities

    By Gawdzira, August 14, 2016   

    • auto detail tool
    • window header
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      • insulation automatic
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • August 14, 2016

13. Strange notch in roof rafters

    By Doug_N, June 24, 2018   

    • roof
    • framing
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    • Chopsaw
    • June 25, 2018

14. Update on my project for the Non-Profit

    By Evolution, August 21, 2019
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    • robdyck
    • August 21, 2019

15. Railing wall extension: need to follow stairs

    By GeneDavis, October 11, 2019
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    • robdyck
    • October 11, 2019

16. Why are my walls not showing the fill colors ?

    By LeRoyWells, April 29, 2022
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    • LeRoyWells
    • April 29, 2022

17. How to create porch with roof over

    By RuthBass, June 17, 2022
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    • RuthBass
    • June 17, 2022

18. rafter tails

    By Hammer7, August 20, 2022
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    • GeneDavis
    • August 20, 2022

19. Converting gable over deck to a shed roof

    By JohnatHeritage, December 16, 2022
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    • JohnatHeritage
    • December 16, 2022

20. Shelf in Wall Niche

    By pewufilo, February 6, 2023
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    • DBCooper
    • February 7, 2023

21. Import a DWG file and view it in 3-D

    By icestorm-5456, May 11, 2023
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    • Dermot
    • May 11, 2023

22. Why use new corner centering

    By GeneDavis, October 12, 2024
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    • ValleyGuy
    • October 12, 2024

23. Layer Painter - Release

    By PitMan71, August 21, 2025
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    • PitMan71
    • August 21, 2025

24. Create Auto Elevations > F, B, L, R, All

    By buzzsaw204, August 17, 2015
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    • RL-inc
    • August 19, 2015

25. Layout - linked files

    By SNestor, May 4, 2017   

    • layout
    • file management
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • May 4, 2017