Tips & Techniques

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1. roof plane not aligned to building

   By jparken, April 4, 2017
   • 3 replies
   • 3.4k views
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   • DavidJPotter
   • April 10, 2017

2. 2 Inverted shed roofs in front and gable in back design problem

   By DominiqueS, November 6, 2015   

   • roof
   • shed
   • (and 1 more)

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     • roof
     • shed
     • gable
   • 3 replies
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   • DominiqueS
   • November 7, 2015

3. Adding bathrooms to a venue

   By MikeD4, September 5, 2018   

   • blueprinting
   • additions
   • (and 1 more)

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     • blueprinting
     • additions
     • layers
   • 3 replies
   • 3.8k views
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   • MikeD4
   • September 5, 2018

4. Importing plan picture and modifying it

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

5. How do I import a photo to be used as art on a wall...

   By GARRETTCHEYNE, June 18, 2016
   • 3 replies
   • 3.1k views
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   • katalyst777
   • June 20, 2016

6. Defaults & Cad Lines

   By rwalker, February 16, 2018
   • 3 replies
   • 3.5k views
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   • rwalker
   • February 18, 2018

7. 2 independent house on the same lot

   By Clognose, February 15, 2021   

   • house
   • levels
   • (and 2 more)

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     • house
     • levels
     • independent
     • shed
   • 3 replies
   • 3.8k views
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   • Clognose
   • February 15, 2021

8. How to arch the top of a wall

   By Stewart-design, June 4, 2018   

   • wall
   • arch
   • 3 replies
   • 4.7k views
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   • DavidJPotter
   • June 5, 2018

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

   By caboosesw, June 19, 2015
   • 3 replies
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   • Kbird1
   • June 22, 2015

10. How to remove base molding on one wall?

    By SeabeeMike, September 26, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 4.1k views
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    • DavidJPotter
    • September 26, 2018

11. Vicinity Maps

    By PLANsLLC123, April 30, 2017
    • 3 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • PLANsLLC123
    • May 1, 2017

12. Site plan procedures

    By chiefuserWRH, May 6, 2017
    • 3 replies
    • 2.9k views
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    • chiefuserWRH
    • May 10, 2017

13. Pull Down Attic Stairs

    By DGB-NH, July 31, 2016
    • 3 replies
    • 8.8k views
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    • katalyst777
    • August 29, 2016

14. Shrinking Casing between two windows

    By diyDehnel, May 31
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • Jo_Ann
    • June 1

15. Shed Roof with multiple different angles

    By HDS25-Jon, October 30, 2024
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • solver
    • October 30, 2024

16. Gaps under exterior walls

    By tbird412, December 27, 2023   

    • walls
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • tbird412
    • December 27, 2023

17. auto dimension - swithing off

    By UKuser, April 21, 2016   

    • dimensions auot
    • 3 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • George-Costanza
    • June 27, 2018

18. Roof Condition @ Corner of Structure

    By Harthoss, August 30, 2017
    • 3 replies
    • 3.5k views
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    • solver
    • August 31, 2017

19. Tip: Help Resources Quick Reference (search these FIRST)

    By katalyst777, December 21, 2015   

    • tutorials
    • training videos
    • (and 6 more)

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      • tutorials
      • training videos
      • users guide
      • reference manual
      • knowledge base
      • articles
      • support
      • training
    • 3 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • foxypickle
    • February 21, 2017

20. Shower Curve and shower door.

    By jdremo, February 7, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • jdremo
    • February 7, 2022

21. arc above covered entry?

    By keendevelopments, April 2, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 4.6k views
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    • DavidJPotter
    • April 3, 2018

22. Screen Fabric is not see-through

    By Gatorguy, June 10, 2024
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • Rookie65
    • June 11, 2024

23. Adding hot links to a drawing

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

24. Interior construction plans

    By Jeff_Rapp, November 7, 2018   

    • home designer suite 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 2.7k views
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    • Jeff_Rapp
    • November 7, 2018

25. 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