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  1. How can I change the default value of the Clip Surfaces Within parameter?

    By KenAnderson,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  2. custom plywood with cut groves - help

    By dataRunner,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  3. How to Add a 2.5–5 cm Sod Layer

    By BeginnerMorle,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  4. automatically increase roof rafter depth from 2x8s to 2x10s

    By lawrencelam2000,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  5. Access to more pre-drawn editable plans

    By ChiefLola,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  6. Remove crown molding

    By pwiref,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  7. Question about cantilevered second floor

    By Chiefusersharps,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  8. Is there an easy way to move a plan's origin point?

    By clbpdx,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

  9. Can I create a sloped retaining wall?

    By Nimbleslick,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  10. The "tool box" for creating odd things

    By sosicko,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  11. Keeps crashing and getting 'Failed to initialize graphics backend for openGL' when you try to open back up again

    By nick123,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  12. How to set the default value for Clip Surfaces Within

    By KenAnderson,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  13. Display of CAD objects

    By Uluanui410,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  14. looking for help

    By Userjg,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  15. Adobe Style Flat Roof

    By MikeBCO,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  16. Help with requesting new capability in Home Designer Pro 2026

    By BalutFX,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  17. Cabinets with deco doors on ends

    By KKBKeith,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  18. Help With Custom / Complex Roof Line

    By dantappin,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  19. Problems running Home Designer Architectural via Wine in Linux

    By hcarroll,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  20. Home Designer Suite 2025, porch exposed trusses

    By mhth0727,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  21. Make Architectural Block

    By Fjohnston,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.3k views

  22. Separation of Top and Bottom rails on Deck Handrail

    By LancasterLinda,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.5k views

  23. Sill Plate not displaying (is it treated the same as the framing bottom plate?)

    By Mikebaglini,
    • 1 reply
    • 5.4k views

  24. How can you change direction of floor trusses

    By Heididesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.9k views

  25. Material Properties panel

    By Vikki_WA,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.3k views