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25013 topics in this forum

  1. can't copy and paste from plan to new plan. x12

    By DianeP,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.6k views

  2. How do I create a living wall of plants?

    By MicaGlassDesigns,   
    • 5 replies
    • 2.5k views

  3. Running version X12 and X13

    By JFDrafting,
    • 1 reply
    • 686 views

  4. X13 Help File

    By Chopsaw,
    • 12 replies
    • 3.1k views

  5. Truss Anomaly?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 17 replies
    • 2.1k views

  6. How do I delete or change the framing material of the 3rd header that is showing up when using a 6" CI wall. The third header I have circled in yellow, is aligned with the rainscreen and is not necessary, and confusing. See attached.

    By MaggieBates,
    • 2 replies
    • 703 views

  7. Angled roof beam

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  8. Layout numbering

    By ACADuser,
    • 22 replies
    • 2.6k views

  9. Curious Ceiling Plane with Cathedral Ceiling on a Shed Design

    By Doug_N,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.8k views

  10. Exterior railing showing on soffit above

    By RJBPILOT,
    • 0 replies
    • 735 views

  11. What video card for X13?

    By ADallas,
    • 19 replies
    • 6.6k views

  12. Freeze on startup

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  13. Line break for macros

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 2 replies
    • 936 views

  14. Roof Trusses without a room below?

    By ACADuser,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views

  15. Garage Door

    By AbeLopez,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. Placement of Electrical Outlet in Cabinet

    By DRyeHD,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.6k views

  17. Shared Wall Issues

    By drzahas,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. truss framing issue

    By kreser,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  19. Cabinetry not Showing in Layout

    By RittenhouseHome,
    • 0 replies
    • 787 views

  20. Electrical Symbol Text

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views

  21. Sloping on two axis for a ramp/driveway to car park

    By Benny_G,
    • 1 reply
    • 814 views

  22. Hide CAD lines on 3D symbols in elevation views

    By toucanskeleton,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.4k views

  23. stairwell wall showing on elevation and couple other issues

    By SH_Canada,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  24. Need help with sloping terrain please

    By ladycoralie,
    • 18 replies
    • 3.2k views

  25. 2 Story with Bonus Rooms

    By BrettCP,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views