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24886 topics in this forum

  1. I-Beam connectors, End Plates, and T-Plates

    By goodburger18,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  2. Is there a way to "fix" a dimension so that Chief Architect does not change it?

    By RDfrankfort,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.5k views

  3. Exterior Wall Area Calculation

    By HomesByDesign,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.7k views

  4. Library browser disappeared?

    By ajrare,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.9k views

  5. Extend casing to the bottom

    By TriDiWorx,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.6k views

  6. Different roofs on different levels with living space under

    By TriDiWorx,
    • 1 reply
    • 862 views

  7. RFT

    By Grandiser,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views

  8. Connecting Foundation to Main Floor

    By jimtinnin,
    • 4 replies
    • 907 views

  9. Uneven doors in same opening

    By ChefCadhla,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  10. getting Plan Filename for purposes of loading plan info from a text file

    By SHCanada2,
    • 2 replies
    • 787 views

  11. Two buildings with different wall heights

    By greglocke,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  12. Custom Countertops - Can't Hide Fillet Cross points?

    By aslan-Ryan,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  13. REVSION SCHEDULE

    By mkennedy2000,
    • 17 replies
    • 2.4k views

  14. How to adjust automatic stairwell opening.

    By Jonathann3891,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  15. Mansard Roof and Dormer Help

    By aurorainteriors,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.3k views

  16. Living Area per Unit.

    By BlueEnergy,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.5k views

  17. Hot Key for label text

    By robdyck,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  18. Rainbow Wheel Tool

    By Slabdaddy,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.8k views

  19. How to query an area

    By DesignTech,
    • 2 replies
    • 692 views

  20. Down Flow Heaters

    By CoolHandLuke,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.7k views

  21. Help please, need truss company for Florida

    By DianeP,
    • 0 replies
    • 693 views

  22. exterior lighting

    By Hammer7,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  23. Help with Free Lidar data and overlaying Plot maps

    By NBAGoodTime,
    • 1 reply
    • 755 views

  24. I-joist over I-joist floor

    By RJBPILOT,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  25. Schedules: Can they show metric units if started in an imperial plan?

    By SusanC,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views