General Q & A

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 6.7k views

  2. Get Square Footage for Different Areas of house

    By Ringos,
    • 2 replies
    • 82 views

  3. Vinyl Fence

    By Coastalbuilder,
    • 2 replies
    • 96 views

  4. Site Plan setup

    By Cavemanwf,
    • 13 replies
    • 4.3k views

  5. PDF page bookmarks?

    By Gawdzira,
    • 0 replies
    • 81 views

  6. Paint schedule

    By Gary-Doski,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  7. How to remove outdated Referenced Plan Files? (Showing up in Latest Revised Plan File)

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  8. Go to client dropbox for walkthrough by others

    By ChiefUserNorm,
    • 1 reply
    • 886 views

  9. Custom Trim Wall Vaulted Ceiling

    By KBEDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 509 views

  10. X17 does not load on macOS 26 Tahoe Public Beta

    By para-CAD,
    • 2 replies
    • 522 views

  11. Changing Interior Wall Thicknesses

    By sthieldesign,   
    • 13 replies
    • 3.1k views

  12. Use CA's PDF printer without automatically opening the resulting PDF file afterwards?

    By JBradleyConst,   
    • 3 replies
    • 991 views

  13. Can I easily copy a CAD layer to another plan?

    By mgianzero,
    • 9 replies
    • 4.5k views

  14. Help with Roof on Wrap Around Porch

    By RusticRidge,
    • 7 replies
    • 287 views

  15. Can't find Icons

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 902 views

  16. Flooring material doubled on material list?

    By 5Design,
    • 8 replies
    • 2k views

  17. walls not merging at corners of different thickness walls

    By QuickDraw59,
    • 5 replies
    • 957 views

  18. Steel Floating Stairs

    By AbeLopez,
    • 3 replies
    • 876 views

  19. Optimize space in Library User Library

    By DeLayDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 280 views

  20. Windows 11 caused CA to lose selected count display

    By DianeP,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  21. elevations and 3D missing rim joist

    By signahome,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  22. OPENING X16 FILES IN X17

    By sthieldesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  23. Uneven Roof Overhang When Using Room Divider

    By Jamsheediqbal,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2k views

  24. Foundation walls don't attach

    By AlexMez,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  25. Terrain and doors at incorrect height

    By K-Lynn,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views