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26097 topics in this forum

  1. Custom Dormer Help Needed

    By mdarch47,   
    • 11 replies
    • 1.8k views

  2. Converting an Existing plan from a full basement to slab-on-grade

    By myrtsbnye,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  3. Problem with camera view tool

    By Benny_G,
    • 3 replies
    • 969 views

  4. Post frame template ..

    By Chief-Mekyael,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  5. Research - please help

    By trthomas,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  6. Sorting Notes Schedule

    By DHerb2014,
    • 21 replies
    • 2.4k views

  7. Deck planking and framing generating within exterior wall

    By BuilderP,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Adding a niche above a window with a broken arch or millwork that fits this kind of window

    By Benny_G,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  9. Drawing Sheet Setup/Plan Views

    By kwhitt,
    • 13 replies
    • 2k views

  10. double floor joist under walls

    By Jambruins,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  11. Is there a way I can show both the current topo and the new topo once buildings, driveway, parking added?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 641 views

  12. How can I get rid of the terrain in a room?

    By binkpear,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  13. Can I adjust a bounding box on an imported .skp object?

    By SusanC,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.8k views

  14. Flat Roof/ Different Ceiling Heights

    By buildinthevoid,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  15. ERROR: RenderingPipeline.cpp(186): Error #272032750 "An internal rendering error has occurred and the program will terminate: Device Removed"

    By sea_lyons,
    • 18 replies
    • 4.2k views

  16. ChiefTalk and Firefox?

    By imodel,
    • 2 replies
    • 814 views

  17. Legacy NKBA Dims

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 824 views

  18. Way to get chief plan data into xactimate data or similar?

    By cbucks,
    • 0 replies
    • 527 views

  19. CAD Detail Warning

    By WildcatFury,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  20. Has anyone else had line color changes--tech support cannot solve this.

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.5k views

  21. LED light will not mount to sloped ceiling plane.

    By TaylorDJP,   
    • 0 replies
    • 666 views

  22. Exterior wall displays w/o siding

    By fhartshorn,
    • 1 reply
    • 716 views

  23. change deck framing so support beams and posts are not recessed

    By Jambruins,
    • 1 reply
    • 657 views

  24. How do you make a cable railing?

    By cbucks,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. Adjusting North Pointer to Show Correct Bearings

    By ChiefUserConnorC,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views