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Building Tools

Building Tools

Video No. 10075

Explore the automated roof, framing, and foundation tools, build a set of stairs, and see how materials are calculated to estimate building costs.

Current Playlist: Home Designer Overview

0:36

Introduction

Introduction

2:00

Walls-Rooms

Walls-Rooms

2:05

Doors-Windows

Doors-Windows

4:19

Kitchens-Baths

Kitchens-Baths

3:38

Interiors

Interiors

6:16

Building Tools

Building Tools

1:34

3D Models

3D Models

4:17

Decks-Landscaping

Decks-Landscaping

0:56

Summary

Summary

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