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1. Fill Style Fill Pattern not working

   By Randall30, June 11, 2020
   • 13 replies
   • 4.9k views
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   • davidstvz
   • June 14, 2020

2. Complex roof framing - generate workable plan?

   By ksujeff99, August 21
   • 4 replies
   • 4.9k views
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   • y-g-m-n
   • August 23

3. Advice on workflow for remodel? Newly upgraded from older software

   By pounce, January 3, 2018
   • 13 replies
   • 4.9k views
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   • pounce
   • January 4, 2018

4. Different roofing materials on same structure

   By jordanoja, March 7, 2015
   • 6 replies
   • 4.9k views
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   • ChiefArchitect
   • March 13, 2015

5. Dimensions with electrical things (switches, lights, outlets)

   By jbsmith22, September 18, 2016   

   • lighting electrical
   • 8 replies
   • 4.9k views
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   • jbsmith22
   • September 18, 2016

6. Inserting a countertop material into a passthrough window

   By JBorge, July 8, 2019
   • 4 replies
   • 4.9k views
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   • JBorge
   • July 9, 2019

7. Gable ridge not lining up

   By Browneye, June 1, 2021
   • 9 replies
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   • Browneye
   • June 3, 2021

8. Lapped ceiling joists/collar ties

   By JamesR, September 16, 2018
   • 5 replies
   • 4.9k views
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   • JamesR
   • September 17, 2018

9. Chief Architect vs. Home Designer Pro

   By rbbarnh1, June 22, 2017   

   • cheif architect
   • home designer pro
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • cheif architect
     • home designer pro
     • house plans
   • 3 replies
   • 4.9k views
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   • greenacresmama
   • June 22, 2017

10. Perimeter Masonry Piers on Grade Beam Foundation

    By AirstreamJake, April 25, 2018   

    • piers
    • foundation
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • piers
      • foundation
      • beams
    • 12 replies
    • 4.9k views
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    • AirstreamJake
    • April 27, 2018

11. "False" Gable trim

    By Rookie65, June 10, 2015
    • 3 replies
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    • Rookie65
    • June 11, 2015

12. Steeple

    By ChrisF, March 13, 2017
    • 12 replies
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    • solver
    • March 16, 2017

13. Garden windows?

    By 4ndrew, June 10, 2018
    • 1 reply
    • 4.9k views
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    • solver
    • June 10, 2018

14. Microsoft Surface Pro

    By Ginger, May 27, 2014   

    • Microsoft Surface Pro
    • 6 replies
    • 4.9k views
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    • katalyst777
    • April 11, 2016

15. Cannot move walls in 1" increments

    By jchenryaia, May 26, 2016   

    • incremental dimensions
    • moving walls 1
    • 7 replies
    • 4.9k views
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    • English
    • May 29, 2016

16. Has anyone obtained construction drawings / built a house from a Home Designer design?

    By MattCarp, November 20, 2022
    • 6 replies
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    • y-g-m-n
    • November 23, 2022

17. Gable perpendicular to gable

    By russewb, September 7, 2016
    • 14 replies
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    • LawB10
    • September 8, 2016

18. roof sheathing

    By barthmv, April 18, 2020
    • 13 replies
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    • barthmv
    • April 28, 2020

19. 2-story Gable-roof room, surrounded by Shed-roof rooms

    By Korbyski, October 3, 2017   

    • roof
    • gable
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • roof
      • gable
      • shed
    • 6 replies
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    • Jo_Ann
    • October 12, 2017

20. No garage foundation

    By revlution4, September 10, 2018   

    • foundation
    • walkout basement
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • foundation
      • walkout basement
      • garage floor
    • 13 replies
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    • revlution4
    • September 10, 2018

21. Multi level slab foundations

    By Jeff_Rapp, August 9, 2017
    • 9 replies
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    • Jeff_Rapp
    • August 10, 2017

22. Adjusting Roof Plane in HDA

    By howartp, July 17, 2014
    • 6 replies
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    • Jo_Ann
    • July 18, 2014

23. Atriums

    By DimacHomes, October 12, 2015
    • 14 replies
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    • solver
    • October 18, 2015

24. Linux

    By chief1, March 28, 2015
    • 8 replies
    • 4.8k views
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    • Kbird1
    • March 31, 2015

25. Cove Ceiling

    By chiefjdennis, February 12, 2020   

    • cove
    • ceiling
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • cove
      • ceiling
      • cathedral
      • collar tie
    • 6 replies
    • 4.8k views
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    • solver
    • February 12, 2020