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26938 topics in this forum

  1. Learning Macros

    By DeLayDesign,   
    • 7 replies
    • 3.3k views

  2. porch needs to extend past the rail/ beam so that columns don't overhang

    By DianeP,
    • 21 replies
    • 14.1k views

  3. Roof Plan Best Practices

    By PitMan71,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  4. Remnants / Artifacts when deleting doors and walls.

    By Camatt,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  5. Brickslip for a project

    By svardekar,
    • 0 replies
    • 576 views

  6. Another puzzler, wall issue

    By MN_JohnH,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.6k views

  7. Concrete Porch

    By EconBlueprints,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.1k views

  8. Porch Beam to Roof Misalignment

    By buddy21,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.3k views

  9. posts for covered decks 1 2

    By SH_Canada,
    • 28 replies
    • 9.4k views

  10. Porch Beam - Show Dashed

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 4.7k views

  11. Porch Floors

    By luckyudesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

  12. Porches and foundations 1 2

    By SNestor,   
    • 30 replies
    • 15.8k views

  13. Deck columns overhangs edge

    By DB-Designs,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.5k views

  14. Column Bases & Fdns

    By winterdd,
    • 7 replies
    • 4.2k views

  15. Porch floor overhang?

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  16. Porch slab

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.8k views

  17. Multiple rooms with 1 long dormer with Gamble Roof

    By Iamsecond,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.3k views

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

    By michaelehmke,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.3k views

  19. Automatic truss modelling advice/help

    By Hobbiest,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  20. What is this?

    By Kevin_N,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  21. How do I draw a hoop building?

    By Footeconst3,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

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

    By Drew-PRH,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  23. Removing / editing exterior banding

    By Camatt,
    • 1 reply
    • 929 views

  24. Sloping Floor

    By Archije,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. Starting a plan in Chief and merging to Revit

    By LegacyChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views