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  1. How to get good answers when you ask questions.

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
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  2. Unknown object making elevation windows huge

    By SC_drafting,
    • 1 reply
    • 47 views

  3. M5 (Pro or Max) MacBook Pro w CA17 (Current User Feedback Please!)

    By CUChris81,   
    • 1 reply
    • 67 views

  4. Library Import: Talavera tile

    By creatrix,   
    • 1 reply
    • 48 views

  5. Slab main floor on top of ICF foundation

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  6. E SIZE PLANS

    By winterdd,
    • 9 replies
    • 148 views

  7. How to increase speed, reduce resource hogging? 16-core M3 Max MacBook Pro with 48GB ram is SLOW

    By ntiliff,
    • 16 replies
    • 3k views

  8. I-joist rafters with 2x6 tails - auto rebuild, how do I do it?

    By Hoff_Design,
    • 7 replies
    • 462 views

  9. Wall shows through exterior wall

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 3 replies
    • 197 views

  10. How to save a new version of a plan mid-change in X17?

    By hyldahldesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 179 views

  11. NEW USER - Seeking advice: Best Mac Setup (2026)

    By CA_Russell,
    • 21 replies
    • 1.6k views

  12. TRUSS HEEL HEIGHT not showing even after I rebuild the roof.

    By cjanderson66,   
    • 9 replies
    • 353 views

  13. Room Square footage

    By Artisan_TH,
    • 2 replies
    • 118 views

  14. Convert roof with living space below into barn style roof

    By thomhu,
    • 2 replies
    • 320 views

  15. X16 Align "Foundation to exterior of layer" no longer working?

    By toyotaracer247,
    • 6 replies
    • 376 views

  16. desktop/laptop

    By Treehouse2339,
    • 1 reply
    • 124 views

  17. What would constitute a "work product" from CA project?

    By telligence,
    • 3 replies
    • 287 views

  18. Deck over foundation room. What is best way to represent floor/ceiling structure details?

    By TommyGsWorkshop,
    • 4 replies
    • 449 views

  19. Managing Multiple concepts; Layers vs Files

    By woodwerdtx,
    • 7 replies
    • 465 views

  20. Ceiling treatments using molding

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 5 replies
    • 406 views

  21. Using Time Tracker for Billable Hours as a Drafter

    By SetashaBybee,
    • 2 replies
    • 290 views

  22. Rope Lights under soffits

    By mtldesigns,
    • 5 replies
    • 304 views

  23. Trying to Make a Sign on a pole.

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 7 replies
    • 360 views

  24. Dimensions wont find main layer

    By SHCanada2,
    • 3 replies
    • 559 views

  25. Birds-mouth cut width

    By SAWConstruction,   
    • 4 replies
    • 298 views