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  1. How do you draw an attic wall over a roof?

    By AtelierEPC,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.7k views

  2. no temporary dimensions

    By sunnyseven,
    • 3 replies
    • 10.4k views

  3. Sun study & stationary walkthoughs

    By AffinityHD,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  4. Adjusting a hatch origin

    By ROYOarchitects,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.9k views

  5. False eave

    By decorators3,   
    • 11 replies
    • 3.7k views

  6. PDF page bookmarks?

    By Gawdzira,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.4k views

  7. Line weights

    By mulligan,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

  8. Get Square Footage for Different Areas of house

    By Ringos,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.1k views

  9. Vinyl Fence

    By Coastalbuilder,
    • 2 replies
    • 392 views

  10. Custom Trim Wall Vaulted Ceiling

    By KBEDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  11. Can't find Icons

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  12. Go to client dropbox for walkthrough by others

    By ChiefUserNorm,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.2k views

  13. walls not merging at corners of different thickness walls

    By QuickDraw59,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  14. Steel Floating Stairs

    By AbeLopez,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. Use CA's PDF printer without automatically opening the resulting PDF file afterwards?

    By JBradleyConst,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  16. Help with Roof on Wrap Around Porch

    By RusticRidge,
    • 7 replies
    • 946 views

  17. Windows 11 caused CA to lose selected count display

    By DianeP,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  18. OPENING X16 FILES IN X17

    By sthieldesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  19. elevations and 3D missing rim joist

    By signahome,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  20. Foundation walls don't attach

    By AlexMez,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  21. How to remove outdated Referenced Plan Files? (Showing up in Latest Revised Plan File)

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.1k views

  22. Terrain and doors at incorrect height

    By K-Lynn,
    • 6 replies
    • 4k views

  23. Flooring material doubled on material list?

    By 5Design,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.5k views

  24. How do I get photo realistic renderings in X17?

    By agorres,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.4k views

  25. Picture Frame Deck Stairs

    By agorres,   
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views