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  1. X11- Client VIewer Tool

    By bnharch,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. Miter Plate Ends: working in X13?

    By robdyck,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  3. arched wall opening

    By ChiefuserMathews,   
    • 10 replies
    • 3.6k views

  4. Gable End Clean Up at Wall

    By Ryno300,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.8k views

  5. Pendant lights placed on sloped ceilings are not showing any light when lowered below the "attic" height

    By jp26jp,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  6. Deep recessed windows

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 5 replies
    • 4k views

  7. different fdn types on same home

    By winterdd,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views

  8. X12 v X13 on mac pc

    By AdeleMinton,
    • 16 replies
    • 5.1k views

  9. DOUBLE WINDER STAIRCASE/ALIGNING STAIRS ACROSS FLOORS

    By dbarbee,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  10. Polyline Default Setting for Label

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 18 replies
    • 4.3k views

  11. Importing and Exporting 3D models with other programs?

    By sthieldesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.1k views

  12. X13 active layer set and active default set control dialog boxes are missing

    By calgaryhomes,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  13. Floor and Ceiling Framing not generating in X12

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 7 replies
    • 2k views

  14. Custom Cabinet Door with Mirror or Glass.

    By Reinbold,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  15. When i build a custom wainscot everything looks fine. When i add a window, however, it cuts through the wainscot all the way down to the baseboard height! Any ideas on how to stop windows from doing that?

    By Denzil,
    • 19 replies
    • 3.9k views

  16. pbr view

    By natmar2020,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  17. Subtraction in solids

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 5 replies
    • 2.9k views

  18. Plant image different between elevation and layout

    By SH_Canada,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.3k views

  19. spiral staircase with solid rail wall 1 2

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 38 replies
    • 11.2k views

  20. MULTI-COLORED VERTICAL SIDING

    By DenisonDrywall,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.2k views

  21. With Premier X12, how can I remove a ceiling from a perspective view?

    By ytruhg,
    • 1 reply
    • 991 views

  22. Unknown House Icon floating with cursor

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  23. I am trying to decide how far back to set my house from the property line. Is there a way to experiment with different setbacks using chief architect so I can visualize it?

    By ytruhg,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views

  24. Building Bump-outs for dormers

    By MGM_Home,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.9k views

  25. Cathedral Ceilings projecting through exterior wall

    By peat921,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views