Tips & Techniques

510 topics in this forum

1. Newbie: Changing the size of a cooktop

   By brucelan, July 25, 2015
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   • solver
   • July 25, 2015

2. Can I create a Roof Cutout with Sides/Bottom

   By DenTheMen, July 29, 2018
   • 4 replies
   • 3.5k views
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   • DenTheMen
   • July 30, 2018

3. Bay Window size dragging

   By ChlefUserJohn, April 9, 2023
   • 4 replies
   • 993 views
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   • ChlefUserJohn
   • April 11, 2023

4. Chief Architect Mistake #7 - Discover Roofs Part 1

   By DavidJPotter, June 5, 2017   

   • home designer pro & premier
   • 4 replies
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   • solver
   • November 8, 2017

5. stepped detail in exterior wall around windows

   By macsparran, January 19, 2018   

   • exterior wall detail
   • stucco
   • 4 replies
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   • DavidJPotter
   • January 24, 2018

6. Help with roofs

   By MichaelChiefUser, February 14
   • 4 replies
   • 378 views
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   • y-g-m-n
   • February 16

7. Interior Walls show roof & Slab??

   By ewolfy, June 9, 2017
   • 4 replies
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   • ewolfy
   • June 10, 2017

8. Drawing Roof Plans

   By JMPariano, December 7, 2021
   • 4 replies
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   • SagoArchitect
   • January 10, 2022

9. Problem with Rafter Framing?

   By dmacgregor, October 29, 2017   

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

10. Deck post placement in plan view

    By Designpronow, June 26, 2017   

    • deck
    • railing
    • (and 1 more)

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      • deck
      • railing
      • post
    • 4 replies
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    • Designpronow
    • July 2, 2017

11. Plan size

    By TallRoger, November 11, 2015
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    • KirkClemons
    • November 12, 2015

12. Wall Niche

    By Perrys6, June 21, 2015
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    • solver
    • August 23, 2016

13. Colorized floor plan for builder's use

    By kfinteriordesign, July 17, 2017   

    • door swing
    • color floor plan
    • 4 replies
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    • kfinteriordesign
    • July 17, 2017

14. L-Shaped Stairs?

    By 4ndrew, November 27, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • 4ndrew
    • November 27, 2015

15. Object Alignment (Ceiling Lights)

    By chadkee, June 28, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • Rookie65
    • July 12, 2023

16. motorcycle 3D images

    By ChiefUserRupert, July 8, 2023
    • 4 replies
    • 785 views
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    • y-g-m-n
    • July 11, 2023

17. All about Dormers in HD Pro and Chief

    By DavidJPotter, September 29, 2019
    • 4 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • solver
    • December 29, 2019

18. Help with Shed dormer on cape dormer

    By thsk1249, July 17, 2023
    • 4 replies
    • 859 views
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    • solver
    • July 26, 2023

19. Electrical Symbol for Quad Outlet?

    By HomeRanger, March 11, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • HomeRanger
    • March 15, 2023

20. How to estimate construction cost

    By henrygobel, August 27, 2017   

    • cost breakdown
    • construction estimating
    • (and 1 more)

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      • cost breakdown
      • construction estimating
      • cost to build
    • 4 replies
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    • GLOBE-Res
    • September 12, 2017

21. Centerline Symbol

    By rdglnd, October 24, 2022
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    • rdglnd
    • October 24, 2022

22. Use a Mouse with Programmable Buttons

    By solver, August 6, 2015
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    • Night8917
    • July 12, 2021

23. Strip lighting

    By Mangofall, April 13, 2023   

    • lighting
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • DavidJPotter
    • November 10, 2023

24. Floor disappeared?!

    By ArronHyatt, May 17, 2016   

    • Floor ceiling
    • 3 replies
    • 7.8k views
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    • janaeflyn
    • July 27, 2016

25. walls not appearing in 3d

    By KRCasson, May 19, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • solver
    • May 19, 2019