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26964 topics in this forum

  1. Flared walls

    By Jakereinhardt55,
    • 2 replies
    • 480 views

  2. TJI rafters eves

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 4 replies
    • 530 views

  3. X17 does not load on macOS 26 Tahoe Public Beta

    By para-CAD,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.3k views

  4. Problem with elevation.

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 0 replies
    • 371 views

  5. Any way to stop the deck from going through the exterior wall and attaching itself to the home's framing?

    By DK7000,
    • 10 replies
    • 2k views

  6. Is there still no way to calculate drywall? 1 2

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 40 replies
    • 15.7k views

  7. Slab Footing Tool? 1 2

    By johnny,
    • 32 replies
    • 13.5k views

  8. Bar Tops

    By CoachB,
    • 2 replies
    • 415 views

  9. Freeze molding not connecting at corners

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 0 replies
    • 309 views

  10. monolithic pour with single row block on top

    By thomhu,
    • 3 replies
    • 644 views

  11. Windscreen

    By builtright3,
    • 9 replies
    • 1k views

  12. Library Options

    By CoachB,
    • 2 replies
    • 663 views

  13. Foundation Settings

    By Ringos,
    • 3 replies
    • 433 views

  14. Cathedral ceiling causing issues with adjacent roof wall (interior to exterior)

    By GroverJR,
    • 2 replies
    • 635 views

  15. Warning #272009057 Trying to Place Opening Into Attic

    By HowardStronglast,
    • 2 replies
    • 590 views

  16. Cabinet bumping

    By creatrix,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views

  17. Floating Linear Fireplace HELP

    By Atelier,
    • 1 reply
    • 350 views

  18. Remodeling Suggestions & Ideas to Improve Chief Architect

    By scottharris,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views

  19. How to add exterior Wall Covering to Bay Window?

    By Christina_Girerd,
    • 2 replies
    • 956 views

  20. Callout line

    By creatrix,
    • 2 replies
    • 863 views

  21. Linux Support

    By utdream,
    • 2 replies
    • 510 views

  22. Can I purchase a plan template that I can modify to help speed the plan making process along?

    By DKNYCA,
    • 7 replies
    • 661 views

  23. Why would fascia height matter to top of sill height?

    By mtldesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  24. Vaulted Ceiling not showing in 3D perspective

    By AshleeRoseDesign,
    • 9 replies
    • 2k views

  25. References on layout

    By AHdesigner,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views