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  1. Exterior wall displays w/o siding

    By fhartshorn,
    • 1 reply
    • 592 views

  2. Post frame template ..

    By Chief-Mekyael,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  3. change deck framing so support beams and posts are not recessed

    By Jambruins,
    • 1 reply
    • 539 views

  4. CAD Detail Warning

    By WildcatFury,
    • 3 replies
    • 873 views

  5. How do you make a cable railing?

    By cbucks,
    • 4 replies
    • 925 views

  6. Manufacturers Catalogs

    By Kbernard,
    • 0 replies
    • 478 views

  7. Adjusting North Pointer to Show Correct Bearings

    By ChiefUserConnorC,
    • 3 replies
    • 807 views

  8. Legacy NKBA Dims

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 694 views

  9. Has anyone done a reset of their Windows PC?

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 4 replies
    • 896 views

  10. Way to change tape measure tool from ft in to ft decimal?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 531 views

  11. how to change floor joist lap distance

    By Jambruins,
    • 1 reply
    • 822 views

  12. Auto Elevations with Macros

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.9k views

  13. ARCHED CABINETS

    By sthieldesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 891 views

  14. Preview Panel Background Issue

    By LeviSH,
    • 4 replies
    • 744 views

  15. How do I change the materials size, spacing, and lengths for rebar and other items that are components of foundation?

    By jkrysak,
    • 0 replies
    • 548 views

  16. How do you view room above or below super imposed on a floor in say transparent red?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 562 views

  17. Somehow I jazzed my toolbars how do you reset back to the default?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 501 views

  18. Research - please help

    By trthomas,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  19. Temporary dimensions missing for doors, but not other items

    By tbrummel,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1.1k views

  20. Has anyone else had line color changes--tech support cannot solve this.

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.2k views

  21. Stacked windows in gable wall

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 676 views

  22. Pricing Lumber by Linear Foot?

    By agriffiths,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

  23. Continuous bottom plate below door?

    By plannedRITE,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  24. Pocket Door Mirror

    By KBDesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 768 views

  25. Adding 2nd floor to garage building

    By Efflorescence,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views