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  1. Where do I go to change default layout size to 13x19 vs Arch D?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  2. Wall movement jump distance in X15

    By RL-inc,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.8k views

  3. Porch and patio oddities

    By Kanomis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  4. If I have a plan with multiple buildings is there a way to print only one building?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 925 views

  5. CA keeps Crashing in 3D

    By OnlineBuilder2,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.6k views

  6. WALKOUT BASEMENT/RETAINIG WALL HELP!

    By kberrydesigns,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views

  7. Do you use elevation lines or regions? Seems like Elevation Lines interpolate way faster than regions?

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  8. Need help with vanity lights

    By msmith964,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  9. Show block walls starting on top of footer

    By junior,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  10. How to make a second floor without mirroring the bottom floor?

    By 65Shelby,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.9k views

  11. Align top of text with leader line?

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.8k views

  12. Post Question - I-beam in Plan

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  13. Stair Railing Question

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  14. My roof wont build at the top plate.

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.3k views

  15. TOOL BARS PER PLAN VIEW?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. CAX10 Metal double line angle cross hatch fill pattern apparently missing ?

    By mthd97,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views

  17. Framing craziness...why?

    By 5Design,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  18. Macro for window square footage?

    By VHampton,
    • 24 replies
    • 6.3k views

  19. Joist pocketed in masonry walls

    By eaf3architect,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  21. Wall Structure in Mexico

    By RGShurlingPA,   
    • 0 replies
    • 842 views

  22. Curved Stair Question

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  23. Schedule question

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  24. Weird Footing Artifact

    By Design20,
    • 0 replies
    • 907 views

  25. Deck not drawing

    By Brian_Wisner_PE,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views