FAQ

ACIS error "Two or more vertices of one body mapped to a single entity of other. (ViaCAD))
In this case the fix is to rotate the object a few degrees - enough to move the vertices off the sectioning plane.  1. Rotate the object slightly (in th...
Tue, 7 Jan, 2020 at 2:38 AM
Home Design Wall Trace Deck: User do not succeed to make a Wall Trace Deck.
The tool follows the contour of exterior walls only, so, if in a project there is a conflict between exterior / interior walls, the shape won't be accur...
Tue, 25 Feb, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Survey Coordinates Bearing and Azimuth Explained
This is referred to as the method used in the survey plans according to different systems. Depending on the information/system/set of your survey, you can u...
Mon, 2 Mar, 2020 at 12:00 AM
3D pdf files showing empty after export in ViaCAD
Issue. 3D pdf files showing empty after export Solution: This is related to PDF viewer,use a viewer which support 3D content.
Mon, 13 Jan, 2020 at 1:23 AM
Appearance of Cabinet Backsplash
The thickness and depth are part of the backsplash, however, I am not sure what do you mean with Back, Left and Right depth?. Do you mean Back, Left and Rig...
Sun, 1 Mar, 2020 at 11:59 PM
Change color of electrical elements
This is because user wanted to add City Gas plumbing as a color. Until V19, the tabs and colors were fixed and part of the settings (hence the preferences ...
Sun, 1 Mar, 2020 at 11:58 PM
Concrete Basement Walls: User want to use the estimation part to its full potential. As such, when user add a 10" wall in the basement to show the concrete walls, it defaults to wood studs.
You need to define the framing / structural settings.  For example: 1. Select the wall 2. Right Click 3. Framing Properties  4. Define the desired materi...
Mon, 20 Jan, 2020 at 5:44 AM
Round Object: Create a 3D round object within the Punch program.
To create a ball or around object, you will need to create it using the 3D Custom Workshop PowerTool => Open the Power Tool => draw the desired curve ...
Sun, 1 Mar, 2020 at 11:53 PM
Add a PhotoView Image on a flat surface, like a table.
If you import a picture using the PhotoView Power Tool, this picture will be always a vertical static board, so it is not possible to import a picture and l...
Sun, 1 Mar, 2020 at 11:52 PM
How to add objects of older version (v17,v18) to latest version (v20)
You can access and organize your User libraries using the Windows Explorer => go to My Documents\Punch! Software\User Library => you will find several...
Thu, 23 Jan, 2020 at 11:37 PM