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25891 topics in this forum

  1. View Draw Order Edit Tools don't populate

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  2. Rafters cut off at top of wall

    By APTArchitect,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  3. Sun shadow casting

    By skirby19,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  4. Hole in ceiling plane

    By marlem2000,   
    • 8 replies
    • 2.5k views

  5. Window and Door Schedules

    By BruceKC,
    • 7 replies
    • 3k views

  6. MATERIAL LIST/SCHEDULE REPORTING QUESTION.

    By COMSTOCKL35,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  7. Suggestions for Chief Compatible Framing Takeoff Software?

    By 5Design,
    • 20 replies
    • 3.6k views

  8. Trim Labels with 2 line in schedule

    By ACADuser,
    • 3 replies
    • 943 views

  9. Floor Plan Shell

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  10. Garage Door with Side Lites on the Left

    By SoboHomes,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  11. Multiple automatic rebuild roof & rear patio "spa build" questions & problems?

    By DCB123,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.8k views

  12. Pella window label macro 1 2

    By TimSchrock,
    • 26 replies
    • 6.5k views

  13. Why is the Exterior wall not sitting on the floor beams ?

    By MarkDi,
    • 2 replies
    • 890 views

  14. Snapping to 3D solids

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. Where are Preferences stored?

    By CoastalHomes,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Apple Watch to Record Elevation Data

    By cbucks,
    • 15 replies
    • 4.3k views

  17. Split Floor System with 12" air space between ceiling and floor

    By lrrydsngltn,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

  18. Footprint

    By ChiefuserMathews,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.5k views

  19. Shelf in Wall Niche

    By pewufilo,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  20. Combine Door and Window Casing

    By LMacKichan,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  21. How do you create a girder truss that sits on jack studs in the wall instead of on the top plate of the wall?

    By ChiefJoelJ,
    • 4 replies
    • 3k views

  22. Knee Braces 1 2

    By builtright3,
    • 33 replies
    • 11.7k views

  23. How to change Architectural Block defaults

    By LCDesign,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  24. Dimensions Auto exterior problems!

    By Zoyvod,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  25. Exterior 360 fly over?

    By Designer1,
    • 20 replies
    • 5.4k views