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  1. Framed overhang.

    By Cadwork22,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  2. Ridge line on the 16' side of a 16' wide x 60' long structure

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 924 views

  3. Curving wall at the top?

    By Luke-A,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  4. Instance Macro used witn Custom Object Field Tied to Schedule

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 2 replies
    • 889 views

  5. Window and Door Schedules

    By AdkKen,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  6. Knapp Builders Draftsmen

    By jknapp,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  7. Mirrors Not Showing in Wall Elevation View – Need Assistance

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. unwanted step in footing

    By Reiter,
    • 1 reply
    • 729 views

  9. Pole barn style home with metal trusses

    By winterdd,
    • 12 replies
    • 3.1k views

  10. Roads and Driveways

    By mcrump,
    • 2 replies
    • 885 views

  11. framing

    By decorators3,   
    • 1 reply
    • 764 views

  12. Interior Square Footage Calculation

    By twnctyguy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  13. how to transfer Chief from one computer to another

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  14. rendering sample count - adjust?

    By kenpot,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  15. Shadow boards

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  16. Macro for ft & in with no units

    By KristjanM,
    • 23 replies
    • 5.1k views

  17. Band of Siding

    By Bench1705mark,
    • 2 replies
    • 862 views

  18. Gable/Roof Line tool not covering an alcove

    By mpaska,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  19. Looking for tips on how to draw this building in CA

    By westvale,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.9k views

  20. Deck/Landing, Railing Height

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 1 reply
    • 789 views

  21. Sliding glass panels for gun rack

    By Mikeinkc,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  22. wall layers not showing up.

    By Kathy21,
    • 3 replies
    • 941 views

  23. x12 to Premier

    By Teapot,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. terrain

    By decorators3,   
    • 3 replies
    • 935 views

  25. Tray Ceilings are the new Soffit

    By DeLayDesign,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views