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  1. Physically based rendering CPU, GPU, video cards

    By SoulInteriors,
    • 2 replies
    • 807 views

  2. Separating window frame to reveal material

    By EMBARC,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views

  3. can we set a global macro from another macros reported value.

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 2 replies
    • 623 views

  4. Pony Wall - Brick Cap Question

    By JKEdmo,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.3k views

  5. Roof eve detail?

    By RicatRandM,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.1k views

  6. Exterior Window Trim w/t Stone Wall

    By BrentJohnJohn,
    • 2 replies
    • 808 views

  7. Is There A Way to Get Layout Sheet 0 Defaults to 'Front' of Succeeding Layout Pages?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 14 replies
    • 1.3k views

  8. Cleaning up brick ledges in construction drawings

    By OldBarnDesign,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  9. Plan with decks, material list only reporting deck boards, no framing

    By GeneDavis,
    • 12 replies
    • 925 views

  10. Window schedule, 11 openings, numbered 1 through 12, no W04

    By GeneDavis,
    • 10 replies
    • 982 views

  11. Dimension extension lines missing in automatic dimensioning at 1/8" scale defaults

    By shingabiss,
    • 4 replies
    • 706 views

  12. Curved walls detaching from straight walls while trying to adjust the depth

    By TTanner23,
    • 2 replies
    • 707 views

  13. Transparent Screen Material in Vector/Elevation view

    By TyDesign,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views

  14. Help Me Fix A Messed Up Roof (and a few other problems...)

    By ThomasR89,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. how to create a gambrel roof with gussets in x14

    By Oneofmany78,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. do tablets work w chief

    By raltd9245,
    • 4 replies
    • 895 views

  17. Trim Question

    By JKEdmo,
    • 6 replies
    • 1k views

  18. Cleaning up automatic dimensions

    By shingabiss,
    • 3 replies
    • 735 views

  19. Dual Pitch Hip Roof

    By JLHomeCo,
    • 22 replies
    • 5.4k views

  20. Is there a way to put the wall dialog box image in a layout page?

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 764 views

  21. Send Elevation 'Clipped' To Layout?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 6 replies
    • 985 views

  22. Cabinet material list reporting

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 5 replies
    • 918 views

  23. Can a block wall have a small framed wall on top?

    By DIYJon,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.3k views

  24. Perspective 3D showing different than elevation

    By JamesBolger,
    • 3 replies
    • 512 views

  25. PDF areas wash out on print from layout

    By beezarton,
    • 5 replies
    • 840 views