Tips & Techniques

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1. Tip: Best 3D Camera View Renderings 1 2

   By katalyst777, July 11, 2016   

   • views
   • 3d
   • (and 8 more)

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     • views
     • 3d
     • lighting
     • realistic
     • camera
     • raytrace
     • lights
     • materials
     • ray trace
     • best
   • 26 replies
   • 16.2k views
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   • katalyst777
   • March 20, 2017

2. Building modifications

   By LenB10p, March 5, 2018
   • 24 replies
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   • LenB10p
   • April 11, 2018

3. Flat Roof Redesign

   By ecurbjk, January 19, 2017   

   • roof
   • 22 replies
   • 10.2k views
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   • ecurbjk
   • January 31, 2017

4. Changing Floor Joists Type

   By DIYAdam, January 29, 2018   

   • framing
   • floors
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     • floors
     • joists
   • 20 replies
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   • Acropolis
   • May 8, 2018

5. Unique 2nd floor and roof design

   By Walt-Novice, December 26, 2018   

   • unique roof shapes
   • 17 replies
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   • Walt-Novice
   • January 14, 2019

6. How to build this roof, Part II

   By 4ndrew, April 1, 2017
   • 14 replies
   • 7.6k views
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   • 4ndrew
   • April 16, 2017

7. camera issues home designer pro 2019

   By Donco15, March 28, 2018   

   • render issues
   • home designer pro 2018
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     • home designer pro 2018
     • camera issues
   • 14 replies
   • 8.2k views
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   • DavidJPotter
   • March 30, 2018

8. Turn off auto interior dimensions

   By DaveJo, December 25, 2016
   • 12 replies
   • 15.4k views
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   • MikeBaldus
   • February 23, 2017

9. Fireplace Design

   By patric7, December 16, 2015
   • 12 replies
   • 8.6k views
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   • patric7
   • February 7, 2017

10. Where can I find White Lacquer finish material?

    By KenAnderson, May 9, 2024
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    • Rookie65
    • June 2, 2024

11. Floor sheathing

    By ChiefNZ, August 18, 2025   

    • floor planes
    • sheathing
    • 10 replies
    • 2.1k views
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    • ChiefNZ
    • August 19, 2025

12. Free Raytraced Optimized Textures For HD2026 Users.

    By Renerabbitt, December 4, 2025   

    • raytrace
    • materials
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      • materials
      • free materials
      • free symbols
    • 10 replies
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    • BalutFX
    • January 8

13. Tip: Wall Heights

    By katalyst777, January 24, 2017   

    • saltbox
    • split wall
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      • railings
      • railing height
      • attic loft
      • walls
      • ceiling height
      • story and a half
      • wall
      • partial wall
      • stem wall
      • knee wall
      • half wall
      • wall height
      • pony wall
      • wall length
      • height
      • floor height
      • walls height
      • height of walls
    • 10 replies
    • 10.5k views
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    • Robborito
    • March 18, 2017

14. Tip: Layouts 101 Basics

    By katalyst777, April 19, 2016   

    • layout
    • layouts
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      • layouts
      • pages
      • working drawings
      • blueprints
      • title block
      • print size
      • arch d
      • 24x36
      • sheet
    • 10 replies
    • 8.1k views
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    • foxypickle
    • March 14, 2017

15. Rename Layers, make new Layers CA Pro 2024

    By TimOwnerBuilder, June 17, 2024
    • 9 replies
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    • solver
    • June 22, 2024

16. Tip: Understanding Wall Materials

    By katalyst777, March 2, 2016   

    • wall material
    • wall color
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      • wall material
      • wall color
      • wall covering
      • room materials
      • glass wall
      • shower wall
    • 9 replies
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    • lisalisa
    • July 22, 2018

17. Stair break line in HD Pro 2018???

    By chiefuserWRH, June 7, 2017
    • 8 replies
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    • solver
    • June 8, 2017

18. xy lines

    By ChiefUserTom7, April 12, 2017
    • 8 replies
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    • ChiefUserTom7
    • April 13, 2017

19. Increase the overall height of a bay window

    By szeiger, March 29, 2016   

    • bay window height siz
    • 8 replies
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    • DavidJPotter
    • April 2, 2016

20. Roof issues - Out of ideas

    By interplexr, April 5, 2016   

    • roof
    • gable
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      • roof
      • gable
      • gambel
    • 8 replies
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    • LawB10
    • April 7, 2016

21. Elevation Line Drawings

    By Quest55, April 10, 2019
    • 8 replies
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    • Quest55
    • April 10, 2019

22. Problem creating roof

    By tyboehs, November 15, 2018
    • 7 replies
    • 5.6k views
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    • tyboehs
    • November 15, 2018

23. How to move entire house on plan

    By joeflyer, July 30, 2015   

    • move
    • objects
    • 7 replies
    • 16.4k views
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    • ChiefJSnell
    • February 24, 2022

24. Can I Scale the Entire Plan Larger?

    By ScottR, May 11, 2015
    • 7 replies
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    • regina
    • August 12, 2015

25. Copy and Paste entire rooms/spaces including contents

    By RobinD, April 23, 2018
    • 7 replies
    • 8.3k views
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    • solver
    • June 10, 2018