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  1. Deck stair balusters nailed to stringer

    By jtcapa1,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  2. Terrain Elevation Question

    By SDeckB,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  3. Back Clipped Cross Section not behaving as expected

    By NealFlora,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  4. Never a dull moment

    By winterdd,
    • 11 replies
    • 2.6k views

  5. Sudden Ray Trace Issues

    By cbdesign,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.8k views

  6. Wall Layer Intersection Problems

    By jbur91,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  7. Exterior Trim Pieces on Pony Wall

    By BalutFX,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  8. Chief Architect Premier x13: Is it possible to use Physically Based Camera view without the live ray trace?

    By bdmoh1,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  9. Surface Delete Tool

    By stager386,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.4k views

  10. Custom Light Fixtures and Light Layer Data

    By jarrex,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views

  11. Lost Plan File! Help

    By bdammeyer,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2.9k views

  12. Roof Overhang Area for 2-Story Electrical Plan

    By DRyeHD,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  13. Auto Story Pole Dimensions Issue

    By armfx89,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views

  14. Roof will not generate

    By pswiseman,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  15. X14 active layer issue.

    By gmellidesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. Text Macro for Label Callout

    By 5FT-20Designs,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.4k views

  17. Drywall foundation walls

    By Scharp,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  18. Handle color or size

    By Chelanman,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  19. Project Templates - Guest House

    By ACAaron,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  20. WARNING to all Mac users

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.1k views

  21. Plan File Delinks From Layout (bug)

    By BlairDrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  22. Reference layers are displaying in black

    By Thewoodmaster,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  23. X12 to X14 - How to Import Catalogs

    By Ange822,   
    • 10 replies
    • 4.7k views

  24. Rotate plan

    By DH7777,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  25. Round windows with lites

    By DH7777,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.8k views