General Q & A

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25911 topics in this forum

  1. Cutaway visualization

    By CarlosConsejo,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views

  2. update file preview

    By Jake1976,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  3. X15 - issue w/ camera views saved to layout

    By VHampton,
    • 11 replies
    • 2.3k views

  4. layout template really messes with my head

    By rnmbj1906,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.6k views

  5. back clipped cross section view of stairs doubling

    By rnmbj1906,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  6. ridge vent qty

    By DrawingABlank,
    • 18 replies
    • 2.9k views

  7. "internal rendering" crash happening again

    By johnny,
    • 19 replies
    • 5.7k views

  8. Not Getting The New library Search feature in X15

    By HumbleChief,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  9. Why don't we get a way to specify deck rimboard different from house structure floor frame?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 984 views

  10. Stairs clipping

    By pjames,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  11. Cabinet Door SF

    By JennaJenris,
    • 1 reply
    • 884 views

  12. Is there an easier way to get max lengths of framing members for material list counts?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 0 replies
    • 724 views

  13. Wall framing issues with raised heel roof trusses 1 2

    By tundra_dweller,
    • 35 replies
    • 17.5k views

  14. How do I step the slab down in wet areas?

    By John_Charles,
    • 1 reply
    • 852 views

  15. X15's New Depth Cue Feature...

    By HumbleChief,
    • 12 replies
    • 3k views

  16. Barn door hardware

    By CElder,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  17. Is there a way to split rafters that are longer than is physically available for purchase?

    By HumbulRenovator,   
    • 8 replies
    • 3.7k views

  18. Can I rename an existing layer set?

    By rcmcdougle,
    • 1 reply
    • 799 views

  19. SKYLIGHT SCHEDULE

    By sarvari1978,
    • 13 replies
    • 3.3k views

  20. property / setback lines on elevation

    By SHCanada2,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  21. Wall mounted outlet on a 3d solid used to model a wall?

    By Charles,
    • 18 replies
    • 3.1k views

  22. Change SQ m to m²

    By Vizplan_arkitekt,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  23. Chief Not Loading

    By Csnrv2019,   
    • 10 replies
    • 4.8k views

  24. Teigha error

    By BillsburgChief,
    • 10 replies
    • 6.4k views

  25. Square Air Conditioner (Condenser) symbol

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.7k views