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26014 topics in this forum

  1. grooves in the wall

    By ozaheman,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  2. Can Chief Architect perform structural load calculations?

    By adgtx08,
    • 10 replies
    • 5k views

  3. Created plans by scanning in floor plan and now want to add terrain for landscaping but no Terrain plan option available

    By Brian-TKBD,
    • 8 replies
    • 2k views

  4. deleted post

    By SkullMesaRanch,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  5. Conflict between foundation wall and exterior wall

    By ChiefDellu,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  6. Signatures are set to on but I can’t see them ?

    By mthd97,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.9k views

  7. Measuring

    By Luna18,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. first project with render (corrective issues )

    By Opondo,
    • 1 reply
    • 709 views

  9. issue with wall layers

    By NeilLaura,
    • 1 reply
    • 641 views

  10. Dropping slab for porch/patio?

    By 5Design,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.5k views

  11. How to share materials in a group?

    By JamieW_Campbell,
    • 1 reply
    • 906 views

  12. Searching for a mini surveyor kit compatible with autocad

    By agapimmo,   
    • 6 replies
    • 3k views

  13. Why is my roof framing looking so wacky (he says, as he leads with his chin...)?

    By TGMcKenna,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.8k views

  14. Title Block in Layout

    By TommyOLDC,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. My Floating Tool Pallet is small and unresponsive

    By MPhillips,
    • 3 replies
    • 944 views

  16. Door lites

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  17. Large Project and its running slow... Tips on speeding it up!

    By PhillipsPlans23,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  18. Farmhouse roofing trouble

    By tsoftwerks,
    • 10 replies
    • 3.2k views

  19. Help with stairs (L-shaped with winder)

    By JamieW_Campbell,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  20. soffit to ceiling

    By joeyp42690,   
    • 1 reply
    • 810 views

  21. Ungrouping furniture components

    By nsdesigns,   
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views

  22. All Notes are set to default to "Text, Notes, Foundation" layer

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  23. Window arch trans mulling bug

    By VisualDandD,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  24. Escape vs. Space Bar Keys

    By JKEdmo,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

  25. Interior roofs

    By DoubleDDesigns,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views