Tips & Techniques

561 topics in this forum

1. Tip: Roof Help

   By katalyst777, December 5, 2016
   • 6 replies
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   • foxypickle
   • March 14, 2017

2. Help with dormer

   By chsdiyer, September 3, 2017
   • 7 replies
   • 4.8k views
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   • chsdiyer
   • September 3, 2017

3. How to frame a foundation with windows and doors

   By Eyedoc24, March 12, 2022
   • 3 replies
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   • AvaBlake
   • July 7, 2023

4. Gable Roof

   By banterman, August 9, 2017
   • 6 replies
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   • banterman
   • August 9, 2017

5. Importing plan picture and modifying it

   By dmcouch1975, December 30, 2019
   • 3 replies
   • 4.7k views
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   • solver
   • December 30, 2019

6. How to arch the top of a wall

   By Stewart-design, June 4, 2018   

   • wall
   • arch
   • 3 replies
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   • DavidJPotter
   • June 5, 2018

7. Resize brick dimensions in Home Designer Arch 10

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

8. Plumbing lines

   By Walt_Alaska, September 28, 2021
   • 6 replies
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   • Wazues
   • October 8, 2021

9. Trash Bin Pull Out Symbol

   By DMDesigns, January 12, 2017
   • 1 reply
   • 4.6k views
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   • katalyst777
   • January 23, 2017

10. Double window in aluminum

    By jose_pinto73, May 11, 2020
    • 2 replies
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    • jose_pinto73
    • May 11, 2020

11. arc above covered entry?

    By keendevelopments, April 2, 2018
    • 3 replies
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    • DavidJPotter
    • April 3, 2018

12. Making angle brace supports for second floor balcony

    By lizs-cv, August 30, 2020
    • 1 reply
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    • DavidJPotter
    • August 31, 2020

13. Create Custom Templates

    By solver, August 15, 2019
    • 5 replies
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    • kevincam
    • August 15, 2019

14. Newbie: How to do a kitchen island properly

    By brucelan, July 25, 2015
    • 2 replies
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    • DavidJPotter
    • July 25, 2015

15. Painted Brick and Wood

    By davidstvz, October 26, 2020
    • 1 reply
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    • Robborito
    • March 20, 2021

16. Knee wall connected to full wall - flush mounting

    By jdavis37, April 23, 2020
    • 1 reply
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    • jdavis37
    • April 23, 2020

17. Scissor truss over Covered patio

    By ChrisF, January 24, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • solver
    • January 24, 2018

18. Home Designer Quick Tip - Creating a Loft

    By ChiefArchitect, May 1, 2015   

    • Loft
    • Open Below
    • 2 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • kyleforsyth13
    • February 7, 2017

19. Adding hot links to a drawing

    By lexington, July 23, 2015
    • 2 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • Kbird1
    • July 24, 2015

20. Master Home Designer Pro

    By DMDesigns, February 7, 2019
    • 0 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • DMDesigns
    • February 7, 2019

21. A-Frame bug?

    By 4ndrew, April 16, 2017
    • 2 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • 4ndrew
    • April 16, 2017

22. Easiest way to show "before" and "after" in a plan?

    By caboosesw, June 19, 2015
    • 3 replies
    • 4.3k views
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    • Kbird1
    • June 22, 2015

23. Mysterious Roof Angles

    By Jim_Brown, December 13, 2015   

    • Roof
    • 6 replies
    • 4.3k views
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    • Jim_Brown
    • December 19, 2015

24. L-Shaped Stairs?

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

25. Using Temporary Dimensions When Drawing a Plan

    By solver, June 20, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 4.3k views
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    • thecannonguy
    • January 20, 2022