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27147 topics in this forum

  1. Barn doors cutting chunks out of pony walls

    By HCremodel,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  2. Remodeling scan options

    By JCroom,
    • 1 reply
    • 706 views

  3. Intersecting Gable Attic Door

    By BHBuilding,
    • 1 reply
    • 785 views

  4. Dimensions

    By raltd9245,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  5. Can Number Style settings be global? Why does it reset each time I load the same plan?

    By Curt_Morgan,
    • 1 reply
    • 668 views

  6. Default units in temporary dimensions without writing the suffix (m for meters)

    By chrishaig,   
    • 2 replies
    • 951 views

  7. Old man need help

    By raltd9245,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. DRIVEWAY ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED

    By 447Debbie,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  9. Is there a way to not have a window schedule label or callout appear in a window label, but another schedule does?

    By SHCanada2,
    • 0 replies
    • 661 views

  10. How do I show brick on my foundation views.

    By Migaloo,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  11. Macro for window square footage?

    By VHampton,
    • 24 replies
    • 6.3k views

  12. Sharing files in a DWG format

    By MelissaATX,
    • 1 reply
    • 872 views

  13. FOOTING OPTIONS?

    By Migaloo,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.5k views

  14. Two story with differing ceiling height

    By ChiefNB,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  15. Dimensions inconsistent from plan to evelation

    By Vicki17,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Extra lines appear when I move dimesnion lines

    By Kitchenworks,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  17. Explode 3D CAD Symbol

    By PitMan71,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  18. How to draw specific closet doors - see attached photo

    By JulieRDsnr,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  19. Stairs on the side of a building to show on second floor plans.

    By StephenM,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  20. Build New Foundation for Addition with Garage

    By PRPLDWG,
    • 1 reply
    • 809 views

  21. Extended Brick over slab face

    By PitMan71,
    • 11 replies
    • 2.1k views

  22. monolithic slab footing edge

    By fourthwayranch,
    • 0 replies
    • 676 views

  23. Missing Rafter Tails

    By LAHotShot,
    • 1 reply
    • 889 views

  24. What am I doing wrong with this roof

    By Jolene,
    • 2 replies
    • 937 views

  25. Monitor size

    By CreativeDrafting,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.4k views