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  1. Adding text to framing plans

    By capitaldesigns,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

  2. Story Pole Question

    By English,
    • 20 replies
    • 6.5k views

  3. Dimension defaults

    By nick66,
    • 7 replies
    • 3k views

  4. wall cabinet bottom to conceal lighting

    By rlackore,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.9k views

  5. Line Drawings

    By Rosco2017,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.9k views

  6. Editing roofs

    By bjparsons1,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  7. Ridge beam extends way past edited roof

    By Mark_Peterson,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  8. Framing. Ceiling Joists not displayed in Wall Elevation view

    By adventhomes,
    • 8 replies
    • 4k views

  9. 'Option-Drag' Copy

    By kylejmarsh,   
    • 6 replies
    • 5.3k views

  10. Roof Overframe AGAIN

    By Dennis_Gavin,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.2k views

  11. Can somebody tell me why my plate and studs are too low

    By cjanderson66,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.2k views

  12. Framing Labels - Length?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  13. Schedule - 'Length' Column - Rounding Precision

    By kylejmarsh,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.7k views

  14. Bow Window Framing

    By RobUSMC,
    • 9 replies
    • 3.7k views

  15. Joing a 2 x 12 Pitch to a 4 x 12 Pitch How to go about it

    By MrGlenn,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  16. Elevation View of Closet

    By DCortes,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.5k views

  17. Plan files change to PDF extension without telling them to....

    By Ikedcr,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.1k views

  18. From '3x12 joists 16" OC' to '11 7/8 iJoist' label

    By kylejmarsh,   
    • 8 replies
    • 4.7k views

  19. What methods would you use for this large Victorian mansard roof trim?

    By Hyrule,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.9k views

  20. Marvin Window Materials

    By ckirste,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views

  21. How do you show stucco pattern in elevation view

    By capitaldesigns,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.9k views

  22. Reference floor display issue?

    By Migaloo,
    • 12 replies
    • 3.6k views

  23. Terrain in X-8, does it behave better?

    By dshall,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views

  24. resizing CAD block

    By Dennis_Gavin,
    • 12 replies
    • 4k views

  25. Need Help With Wall Intersections

    By HaywardVT,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5.2k views