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26809 topics in this forum

  1. Porch Beam to Roof Misalignment

    By buddy21,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.2k views

  2. posts for covered decks 1 2

    By SH_Canada,
    • 28 replies
    • 9.1k views

  3. Porch Beam - Show Dashed

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 4.6k views

  4. Porch Floors

    By luckyudesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

  5. Porches and foundations 1 2

    By SNestor,   
    • 30 replies
    • 15.5k views

  6. Deck columns overhangs edge

    By DB-Designs,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.4k views

  7. Column Bases & Fdns

    By winterdd,
    • 7 replies
    • 4.1k views

  8. Porch floor overhang?

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  9. Porch slab

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.7k views

  10. Multiple rooms with 1 long dormer with Gamble Roof

    By Iamsecond,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.2k views

  11. Automatically place new text on a different layer for a given layer set

    By michaelehmke,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.2k views

  12. Automatic truss modelling advice/help

    By Hobbiest,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  13. What is this?

    By Kevin_N,
    • 4 replies
    • 995 views

  14. How do I draw a hoop building?

    By Footeconst3,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  15. What is Best Practice for Multi-Ceiling Heights for Home

    By Drew-PRH,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  16. Removing / editing exterior banding

    By Camatt,
    • 1 reply
    • 887 views

  17. Sloping Floor

    By Archije,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Starting a plan in Chief and merging to Revit

    By LegacyChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  19. Wall problem at roof

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 3 replies
    • 944 views

  20. Furred Down Rafters

    By JakeBelk,
    • 1 reply
    • 852 views

  21. How to get wall layers to extend above ceiling finish

    By Bergie3941,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  22. Drone pics/vids as added services?

    By TennVol,
    • 1 reply
    • 795 views

  23. Gap between floors

    By shea-sheabuilder,
    • 1 reply
    • 657 views

  24. curb

    By decorators3,   
    • 8 replies
    • 1.9k views

  25. Question on custom Eves and Exterior Trim

    By Camatt,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views