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26199 topics in this forum

  1. Framing craziness...why?

    By 5Design,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  2. Interpolating takes a very long time any ways to speed up?

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 830 views

  3. Wall Structure in Mexico

    By RGShurlingPA,   
    • 0 replies
    • 565 views

  4. Curved Stair Question

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 1 reply
    • 818 views

  5. Chief crashes when updating 2D elevation views

    By Designers_Ink,   
    • 12 replies
    • 3.1k views

  6. Weird Footing Artifact

    By Design20,
    • 0 replies
    • 627 views

  7. Anyone have 3d object for Crystal rail frameless railing system or way to create similar?

    By cbucks,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.9k views

  8. Two foundation types for one building

    By Mackenzie,
    • 17 replies
    • 3.4k views

  9. Half Dormer Trouble

    By twnctyguy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  10. Light: Connect Electrical Layer set up

    By EllaFioletova,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  11. Tilt-Turn Windows

    By myrtsbnye,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views

  12. Modifying Door & Window Schedules

    By DHerb2014,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.2k views

  13. Lean to roof on porch

    By CCM1944,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  14. Cad Box to Polyline

    By JKEdmo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.6k views

  15. Need some help with "cheek walls"?

    By RicatRandM,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. how to remove walls under a stair landing

    By ElkRivers,
    • 1 reply
    • 855 views

  17. disclaimer notes

    By SBDandC,
    • 2 replies
    • 897 views

  18. 3DConnexion CadMouse Pro question

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 1 reply
    • 927 views

  19. Build A-Frame using Home Designer Suite?

    By TCWorley,
    • 0 replies
    • 807 views

  20. PDF to DWG converter

    By Arcadian,
    • 15 replies
    • 4.5k views

  21. Mean of roof top and top of plate

    By armfx89,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views

  22. Chief Architect 10 on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10

    By linChief,   
    • 7 replies
    • 14.7k views

  23. Is there a way to add up all the green space / grass in terrain for automatic zoning calcs?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 772 views

  24. How do you convert a foundation wall to a terrain retaining wall?

    By cbucks,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. Floor Height Lower Than Exterior Wall Height

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views