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Dave Brach · 2026-03-17

When I copy/paste a wall from one story to another I get the message "some of the elements you are trying to paste are hidden in the current renovation filter" even though the renovation filter and the elements are identical between stories. In this case the wall is set to s...

Dave Brach · 2026-03-08

I have created a parallel projection view for my roof plan. When I place it on the layout it says it is 1/4" scale but it's not. How do I fix this? Also why are the Grid Lines backwards? What is the best way to create a simple plan view of the roof from above?

Dave Brach · 2026-02-24

I'm looking for a glass garage door. I came across this post, but for some reason it was not allowing me to reply there.

Dave Brach · 2026-02-13

I wish that I could use the surface painter tool on the edge of a roof after it has been split into single plane roofs.

Dave Brach · 2025-11-17

Recently the file names down in the dock on macbook are not always matching the actual file that is open. The name seems to be another .pln file recently opened. Just a minor annoyance but it makes it difficult to jump between multiple open files.

Dave Brach · 2026-03-31

Hi, this solution is not working for me. I have the stair set to "with break mark visible/hidden". And I have all grid and structure lines set to "dashed" but the stair above beak mark still shows a solid line. What am I missing?

Dave Brach · 2026-03-19

nothing is pinned. I tried adding a random door from the library and it worked fine. Then I tried a door from my favorites, and I got the message again. Under door settings>renovation, renovation status is "existing" and show on renovation filter is "all relevant filters". B...

Dave Brach · 2026-03-18

Hi, thanks. The "blank" wall does not have the issue. But any wall with windows and/or doors has the message, even though the windows and doors are set to "existing/show". It's a minor thing. If other people don't have the issue, must be something with my favorites.

Dave Brach · 2026-03-12

Yes, the grid shows normally in all plan views. My understanding is that grid elements just do not display in 3d documents. I have tried to use regular plan views for roof plans over the years but have been dissatisfied, so the parallel projection/ 3d document seems like a m...

Dave Brach · 2026-03-10

Thank you for the tips. The 3d document works, but the the grid lines still do not display correctly. And if I turn the mesh on, the grid lines seem to completely disappear (not a display order issue)

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scale a parallel projection on layout

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surface painter tool on the edge of single plane roofs.

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