Tips & Techniques

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1. Pro Users - Edit > Edit Area Selection

   By solver, January 4, 2016
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   • solver
   • January 4, 2016

2. Problem creating roof

   By tyboehs, November 15, 2018
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   • tyboehs
   • November 15, 2018

3. Problem with Rafter Framing?

   By dmacgregor, October 29, 2017   

   • birds mouth
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   • dmacgregor
   • October 29, 2017

4. Problems with auto-generated roof.

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

5. Pull Down Attic Stairs

   By DGB-NH, July 31, 2016
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   • katalyst777
   • August 29, 2016

6. 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

7. Rabbit Ear Roof

   By Jeff_Rapp, August 5, 2017
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   • Jo_Ann
   • August 5, 2017

8. Rafters resting on Ridge Beam

   By rforce, February 16, 2021
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   • rforce
   • February 16, 2021

9. Rail cap issue in HD16

   By lexington, July 23, 2015
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   • lexington
   • July 23, 2015

10. railings in one and half story

    By SandraH, March 17, 2019   

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

11. Raised Ranch Build

    By UserTkm, July 6, 2025
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    • Rookie65
    • July 6, 2025

12. Range hoods

    By Mybigchief1958, November 17, 2017
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    • DavidJPotter
    • November 17, 2017

13. Realistic materials

    By Sylynn, June 21, 2019
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    • Sylynn
    • June 21, 2019

14. Really look at or confront so as to learn

    By DavidJPotter, September 5, 2018   

    • advice
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    • DavidJPotter
    • September 5, 2018

15. recessed wall

    By magabuddy, April 2, 2016   

    • window
    • wall
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    • magabuddy
    • April 2, 2016

16. Reduce space above windows on porch

    By mark2457, March 28, 2020
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    • mark2457
    • March 28, 2020

17. Remove ceiling rafters

    By ElliotG, May 13, 2025
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    • ElliotG
    • May 19, 2025

18. Rename Layers, make new Layers CA Pro 2024

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

19. Representing Weathered Copper

    By rvbinder, September 30, 2017   

    • copper
    • patina
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

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

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

    By naturepreserve, February 8, 2023
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    • naturepreserve
    • February 10, 2023

21. Resize brick dimensions in Home Designer Arch 10

    By PeutKotze, April 14, 2019
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    • tonester
    • June 26, 2019

22. Resize Windows via Dimensions

    By solver, August 25, 2015
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    • solver
    • August 25, 2015

23. Reverse Floorplan

    By Sellers33, September 20, 2018
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    • Sellers33
    • September 20, 2018

24. rise angle

    By Bac_40, February 13, 2025
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    • Bac_40
    • February 13, 2025

25. Rollout Shelves in Base Cab

    By georgehl9, May 31, 2021
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    • DavidJPotter
    • May 31, 2021