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7498 topics in this forum

1. How to change default ceiling finish to 1/2" (drywall)"

   By GeoffW, March 22, 2023
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   • GeoffW
   • March 22, 2023

2. saved projects

   By joshhunter, September 25, 2023
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   • solver
   • September 25, 2023

3. Changing defaults

   By Trueburton, January 26, 2023
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   • solver
   • January 27, 2023

4. Room Specifications and Build Framing dialogs are not cooperating.

   By diyDehnel, April 17, 2023
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   • diyDehnel
   • April 17, 2023

5. Virtual reality: performance and lighting issues

   By Houska, October 21, 2023
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   • CarrieS
   • October 23, 2023

6. Crown Molding

   By Casey4965, November 4, 2023
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   • solver
   • November 5, 2023

7. Is there a way to automatically draw offset studs in an exterier wall?

   By 122lake, January 20
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   • Otrengin
   • February 23

8. Placing Shed dormer Cheek walls on gable end wall

   By Ezevans, December 7, 2023
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   • solver
   • December 11, 2023

9. HD foundation knowledge and how to get it going

   By JDconst, August 21, 2023
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   • JDconst
   • August 23, 2023

10. Can't create sliding door on this wall

    By grnbuildthebasin, January 21
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    • y-g-m-n
    • January 23

11. Can you set elevation data on a road?

    By Keefers, October 1, 2023
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    • Keefers
    • October 1, 2023

12. Mixed Foundation - Walls with Footings and Grade Beams on Piers

    By FACES_Constr, October 2, 2023   

    • foundations
    • pier and beam
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    • FACES_Constr
    • October 3, 2023

13. Upgrading from an earlier version of Home Designer Pro to Home Designer Pro 2023

    By EdwardR, January 13, 2023
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    • EdwardR
    • January 13, 2023

14. Happy with 14 year old software, I think Chief Architect '8'. Is there any way to import my old files in some of the newer programs

    By jchenryaia, January 28, 2023
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    • jchenryaia
    • January 28, 2023

15. Any way to reset display options for each view?

    By teknishn, September 29, 2023
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    • Rookie65
    • September 29, 2023

16. items deleted from plan

    By RymerDesign, October 15, 2023
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    • solver
    • October 15, 2023

17. Show room label (which shows the square feet) is turned off on every room

    By Plainwacky, February 9
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    • Plainwacky
    • February 10

18. Diameter of piers

    By ChiefBobcat, May 20, 2023
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    • Garybills
    • May 22, 2023

19. shop light

    By Larry-H, January 24, 2023
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    • Larry-H
    • January 24, 2023

20. Same Material different name

    By serengeti, February 29
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    • serengeti
    • March 2

21. Trial Installation

    By KirLap, February 4, 2023
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    • KirLap
    • February 4, 2023

22. How do I change room heights individually...

    By Keefers, December 10, 2023
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    • y-g-m-n
    • December 11, 2023

23. weird library under manufacturers - Empty - cannot delete

    By y-g-m-n, July 28, 2023
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    • y-g-m-n
    • July 28, 2023

24. Understanding location of origin on layout

    By OrSkier, January 4, 2023
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    • OrSkier
    • January 4, 2023

25. Changing joist sizes after house is built already

    By Sourgrain, December 7, 2023
    • 5 replies
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    • Rookie65
    • January 19