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  1. Dimensioning slab foundation

    By capitaldesigns,   
    • 14 replies
    • 3.9k views

  2. Lag time on start up

    By PLANSAHEAD,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  3. 2nd level balcony floor decking and roof.

    By Designer100,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  4. docs errata and clarification on panning using trackpad on Mac

    By PacificGreenHome,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  5. I seem to forget what determines the beam size on post to beam railings?

    By zowie123,
    • 12 replies
    • 2k views

  6. Handicap Ramp and Plan Footprint

    By DCortes,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  7. NEED 2ND FLOOR BALCONY WITH ROOF OVER REAR VERANDA

    By Designer100,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  8. bonus room walls will not regenerate

    By Migaloo,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. Simple Question about layers in plan and Layout

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 14 replies
    • 3.1k views

  10. HELP NEEDED

    By tgrogg,
    • 2 replies
    • 865 views

  11. Stair and Roof issue- adding 2nd floor to existing one story

    By Designer100,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  12. Wall Height

    By Newbie1,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  13. Dimension Extension Lines Showing Over Part of Room Label

    By CJSpud,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  14. Foundations on multiple levels, But one floor plan 1 2

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 49 replies
    • 11.4k views

  15. 2D Symbols for Demo. plan

    By capitaldesigns,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  16. How to show floor covering lines (like tile) on floor plan view

    By djhplanning,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  17. AutoDormer is not showing a window

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 1 reply
    • 844 views

  18. Line Weights 1 2

    By RCarter,
    • 28 replies
    • 11.1k views

  19. Internal Sliding Door

    By RobWhite,   
    • 2 replies
    • 940 views

  20. Shower glass wall cuts into drywall

    By SkyMac,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.3k views

  21. Existing walls versus new walls?

    By sfdesignanddraft,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  22. Is it possible to put holes from two different sides of a ployline solid?

    By John_B,
    • 17 replies
    • 2.7k views

  23. Polyline Lables

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  24. Pinning Chief icon to task bar

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 3 replies
    • 978 views

  25. Different Wall Heights

    By English,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.7k views