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  1. Can't see Wood Grain

    By SLStructures,
    • 3 replies
    • 631 views

  2. Alternate material layers

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 1 reply
    • 585 views

  3. Adjusting / lengthening footing lines

    By BCNABE,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  4. Pan using Magic Mouse on MacBook Pro

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 630 views

  5. Lean to wall

    By Cadwork22,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.5k views

  6. library materials

    By Cadwork22,
    • 2 replies
    • 704 views

  7. Roof is being built on the floor. Help needed.

    By Aprato22,
    • 2 replies
    • 558 views

  8. Floor Truss Calcs Came Back Deeper than Anticipated.

    By KnotSquare,
    • 2 replies
    • 745 views

  9. Room Material List to include interior of room drywall layer

    By IvanCyr,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. Auto story pole dimensions, removing the horizontal dimension set

    By kmccluskey,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

  11. Stacked Stairwells from Basement to 2nd Floor w/Open Railings...

    By ChiefRoeser,
    • 1 reply
    • 906 views

  12. Is it possible to illustrate layers on a 3D rendering?

    By DIYJon,
    • 5 replies
    • 861 views

  13. Garage Door Inside Opening

    By KyleJantz,
    • 1 reply
    • 617 views

  14. Diagonal/diamond shaped window

    By Leckie,
    • 4 replies
    • 775 views

  15. Old plan in CA x 11

    By decorators3,   
    • 1 reply
    • 489 views

  16. Creating a real flat roof truss?

    By Astrigal,
    • 1 reply
    • 595 views

  17. Roof for the Porch

    By MaryBryn,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  18. Help needed with exterior door

    By 3dsDan,
    • 4 replies
    • 912 views

  19. Box up ceiling into a floor truss?

    By Astrigal,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.1k views

  20. Deck framing

    By PMMully,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  21. Stair Default and Garage Doors

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 5 replies
    • 813 views

  22. Extra top chords on floor truss?

    By Astrigal,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.1k views

  23. Walls...

    By nhenning,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views

  24. Transition plans from old CA versions to current version template

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 3 replies
    • 713 views

  25. How do I lock my wall heights?

    By HouseJackBuilt,
    • 3 replies
    • 939 views