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

    By Mikebaglini,
    • 1 reply
    • 5.1k views

  2. Home Designer 2026 Released… Not

    By BalutFX,
    • 5 replies
    • 6.1k views

  3. Addressing fill of gap in strapped ceiling implemented with frame lowered ceiling

    By pjdaly,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.4k views

  4. How can I create a Chateauesque roof?

    By BassClefGirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 4.3k views

  5. Decorators base on island

    By SandraH,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views

  6. Separation of Top and Bottom rails on Deck Handrail

    By LancasterLinda,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.3k views

  7. Make Architectural Block

    By Fjohnston,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.7k views

  8. Dry Wall change from default 96" to 144" unsuccessful

    By UCBD317,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.4k views

  9. Home Designer 2026 Features

    By BalutFX,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.6k views

  10. Catalog cannot be used

    By jeijei23,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.2k views

  11. Beginner with Chief

    By JamesStiritz,
    • 0 replies
    • 2k views

  12. Anyone who is on Rent-to-Own, you can forget a free upgrade to the 2026 version

    By BalutFX,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.3k views

  13. Home Designer Suite 2025, porch exposed trusses

    By mhth0727,
    • 1 reply
    • 898 views

  14. Yet another Home Designer 2025 restriction

    By BalutFX,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.7k views

  15. home designer pro - rounded wall around window

    By doctorSnow,
    • 5 replies
    • 5.5k views

  16. Calculate paint needed

    By CAMB147,
    • 0 replies
    • 574 views

  17. Problems running Home Designer Architectural via Wine in Linux

    By hcarroll,
    • 1 reply
    • 988 views

  18. Help With Custom / Complex Roof Line

    By dantappin,
    • 1 reply
    • 769 views

  19. Roof Rafter/ Eave Framing

    By MississippiMims,
    • 2 replies
    • 809 views

  20. How Do I Create a Night-Time Background (i.e. dark sky)

    By Erichk1,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.5k views

  21. Cabinets with deco doors on ends

    By KKBKeith,
    • 1 reply
    • 789 views

  22. Mouse point selection .....

    By Robborito,   
    • 11 replies
    • 2k views

  23. Custom Cabinet Door

    By 447Debbie,
    • 2 replies
    • 786 views

  24. Multiple floor levels giving me troubles

    By KKBKeith,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  25. Window Rough Opening Not showiin in Foundation Plan View

    By Whereditgo,
    • 2 replies
    • 872 views