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24914 topics in this forum

  1. X14 active layer issue.

    By gmellidesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 906 views

  2. Text Macro for Label Callout

    By 5FT-20Designs,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  3. Drywall foundation walls

    By Scharp,
    • 1 reply
    • 888 views

  4. Handle color or size

    By Chelanman,   
    • 2 replies
    • 920 views

  5. Project Templates - Guest House

    By ACAaron,
    • 0 replies
    • 793 views

  6. WARNING to all Mac users

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.2k views

  7. Plan File Delinks From Layout (bug)

    By BlairDrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Reference layers are displaying in black

    By Thewoodmaster,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. X12 to X14 - How to Import Catalogs

    By Ange822,   
    • 10 replies
    • 3.3k views

  10. Rotate plan

    By DH7777,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  11. Round windows with lites

    By DH7777,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  12. Does CA only allow upgrades on weekdays?

    By keithhe,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  13. Disappearing wall @ Pkt Dr

    By CCarpenter,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  14. Rotate vertical CAD object around X or Y axis.

    By wdlindberg,
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views

  15. Wood Wall - Jack/King at each side of windows

    By JJMota,
    • 1 reply
    • 911 views

  16. Plate heights set but not reflecting on elevation

    By Mike2011,
    • 1 reply
    • 917 views

  17. Chief Architect Rendering Suddenly Slow Even on New Plans and on "Open Object"

    By jarrex,
    • 1 reply
    • 643 views

  18. Light Specifications (Drop Off Rate)

    By nikiley,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  19. How to cover exterior beams

    By winterdd,
    • 14 replies
    • 2.4k views

  20. Plan Build Order

    By beransom,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.4k views

  21. Change the shape of a shelf

    By KnotSquare,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views

  22. Arch Brick Soldier Course

    By dbkb0227,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  23. Gradient and/or image fills for 2d plan view?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.5k views

  24. ADA SIGNAGE

    By winterdd,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.4k views

  25. Mirroring

    By winterdd,
    • 1 reply
    • 948 views