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  1. Importing terrain data

    By Design-Builder,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  2. How to create a roof over a covered patio/porch

    By CVS_Andy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  3. Incorporate two designs

    By kstutz04,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  4. Hidden walls overhang foundation framing showing

    By dantappin,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  5. Arched Ceiling?

    By dantappin,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.4k views

  6. Creating switchback stairwell in Home Designer Architectural

    By Anonafrog,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  7. Top Chord Bearing Floor truss - How to accomplish?

    By turbodig,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  8. lost icons .plan association

    By edcox1234,
    • 2 replies
    • 926 views

  9. Hiding Exterior Wall Material in Elevation View

    By AndrewDraws,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  10. Will Home Designer Suite 2019 work on a Windows 11 operating system?

    By HighLee,
    • 1 reply
    • 967 views

  11. Garage Roof Truss Direction

    By dantappin,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  12. Disappearing walls. They show on the plan, but not on the camera view. I'm a total beginner, in over my head but hoping I can find some help.

    By EricNCheri,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  13. Can Home Designer/Chief Architect do what I need?

    By tspear,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  14. Having Variable Ceiling Heights Throughout House

    By Txcustom,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  15. Stud height change

    By BACLLC,
    • 2 replies
    • 893 views

  16. Use interior dimensions as measured?

    By JonathanEs,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  17. Trouble getting an addition to mesh with the current roof. Won't even build the wall.

    By jondbo,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  18. Terrain missing under bump out?

    By dantappin,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.3k views

  19. Steps / Landing in Garage - Not Rendering Right vs Exterior

    By dantappin,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  20. Having trouble joining simple roof planes

    By TMESSTN,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  21. Opening and Updating Older .pl0 Files

    By MaineJED,
    • 1 reply
    • 980 views

  22. can not figure this lighting/fog out

    By Jasonb503,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  23. Creating a roof for an eight-sided turett

    By Bound4Wyoming,
    • 1 reply
    • 928 views

  24. Creating small roof over a window or garage door

    By Bound4Wyoming,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  25. Space Planning in HD Pro 2025 vs 2024

    By JonesDrafting,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views