Tips & Techniques

567 topics in this forum

1. Problem with Rafter Framing?

   By dmacgregor, October 29, 2017   

   • birds mouth
   • 4 replies
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   • dmacgregor
   • October 29, 2017

2. Problems with auto-generated roof.

   By Shpyda, August 21, 2023
   • 1 reply
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   • Jo_Ann
   • August 21, 2023

3. Pull Down Attic Stairs

   By DGB-NH, July 31, 2016
   • 3 replies
   • 9k views
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   • katalyst777
   • August 29, 2016

4. Quick solution to blurry, low resolution elevations and sections sent to layout sheet

   By DanatCV, May 26, 2022
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   • DanatCV
   • May 26, 2022

5. Rabbit Ear Roof

   By Jeff_Rapp, August 5, 2017
   • 1 reply
   • 2.7k views
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   • Jo_Ann
   • August 5, 2017

6. Rafters resting on Ridge Beam

   By rforce, February 16, 2021
   • 1 reply
   • 3.7k views
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   • rforce
   • February 16, 2021

7. Rail cap issue in HD16

   By lexington, July 23, 2015
   • 0 replies
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   • lexington
   • July 23, 2015

8. railings in one and half story

   By SandraH, March 17, 2019   

   • railings
   • one and half story
   • 0 replies
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   • SandraH
   • March 17, 2019

9. Raised Ranch Build

   By UserTkm, July 6, 2025
   • 1 reply
   • 1.1k views
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   • Rookie65
   • July 6, 2025

10. Range hoods

    By Mybigchief1958, November 17, 2017
    • 1 reply
    • 4.2k views
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    • DavidJPotter
    • November 17, 2017

11. Realistic materials

    By Sylynn, June 21, 2019
    • 0 replies
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    • Sylynn
    • June 21, 2019

12. Really look at or confront so as to learn

    By DavidJPotter, September 5, 2018   

    • advice
    • 0 replies
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    • DavidJPotter
    • September 5, 2018

13. recessed wall

    By magabuddy, April 2, 2016   

    • window
    • wall
    • 2 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • magabuddy
    • April 2, 2016

14. Reduce space above windows on porch

    By mark2457, March 28, 2020
    • 0 replies
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    • mark2457
    • March 28, 2020

15. Remove ceiling rafters

    By ElliotG, May 13, 2025
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • ElliotG
    • May 19, 2025

16. Rename Layers, make new Layers CA Pro 2024

    By TimOwnerBuilder, June 17, 2024
    • 9 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • solver
    • June 22, 2024

17. Representing Weathered Copper

    By rvbinder, September 30, 2017   

    • copper
    • patina
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • copper
      • patina
      • gutters
      • downspouts
    • 0 replies
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    • rvbinder
    • September 30, 2017

18. Request: Creating custom light fixture - either within HomeDesigner Pro (latest) or Sketchup - how to make light work?

    By naturepreserve, February 8, 2023
    • 2 replies
    • 2.7k views
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    • naturepreserve
    • February 10, 2023

19. Resize brick dimensions in Home Designer Arch 10

    By PeutKotze, April 14, 2019
    • 5 replies
    • 4.9k views
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    • tonester
    • June 26, 2019

20. Resize Windows via Dimensions

    By solver, August 25, 2015
    • 0 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • solver
    • August 25, 2015

21. Reverse Floorplan

    By Sellers33, September 20, 2018
    • 0 replies
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    • Sellers33
    • September 20, 2018

22. rise angle

    By Bac_40, February 13, 2025
    • 0 replies
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    • Bac_40
    • February 13, 2025

23. Rollout Shelves in Base Cab

    By georgehl9, May 31, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 3.6k views
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    • DavidJPotter
    • May 31, 2021

24. Roof

    By David11HT, November 29, 2020
    • 0 replies
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    • David11HT
    • November 29, 2020

25. Roof Condition @ Corner of Structure

    By Harthoss, August 30, 2017
    • 3 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • solver
    • August 31, 2017