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24872 topics in this forum

  1. Where is the default setting for Terrain Elevation Data LABEL hidden?

    By Wynsong,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  2. showing different options

    By KyleJantz,
    • 11 replies
    • 2.3k views

  3. Playing with Google Earth Image on 3D Terrain

    By postandbeam,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  4. how to center a pile between two others

    By SH_Canada,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views

  5. Preventing Plan Views and Layouts from Changing

    By DeltaHome,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  6. Critical error....do you have any idea what this means?

    By dshall,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  7. Deleting Dimensions on Door Saved Plan View Deletes Dimensions on Elec. Saved Plan View

    By DeltaHome,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  8. Framing specs all wrong

    By GeneDavis,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.6k views

  9. Layout scale/scaling

    By user_of_chief,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  10. Spaces between cabinet doors

    By Trawen,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.3k views

  11. Unravel these issues for me please. Wall definition?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 0 replies
    • 706 views

  12. Where did buttons go on my Active Layer Set Control Toolbar?

    By J_Mack,
    • 1 reply
    • 805 views

  13. Window Not Showing in Plan View

    By DrewFenton,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  14. What is this called in CA?. How to find Items close to the real thing.

    By divreig,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  15. Is there anyone who can modify a symbol file?

    By ericepv,   
    • 12 replies
    • 2.7k views

  16. Help with an attic wall not present in 3d view and missing material on upper wall under roof.

    By lms_jam,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  17. Copy dimensions floor to floor and remain attached to things?

    By architect,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. Floor level won't stay changed.

    By BlackDiamond,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  19. Chimney - How? 1 2 3

    By SNestor,
    • 52 replies
    • 19.4k views

  20. Unreasonably Large objects

    By mtldesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 940 views

  21. Wainscote a tile wall

    By mserleth,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  22. Vector View Linework Issues

    By kristy3983,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  23. Computer Issues / Chief X13 Issues

    By HollyBurke,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. Architect Engineer

    By MartyMartinez,
    • 1 reply
    • 628 views

  25. What's your workaround for a wood-framed handicap ramp up to a deck?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views