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  1. arched wall opening

    By ChiefuserMathews,   
    • 10 replies
    • 3.8k views

  2. X11- Client VIewer Tool

    By bnharch,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  3. Have 2 CASEMENT windows, but one is Left and the other is Right hinged, getting the same Schedule Number

    By JuanR2,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.5k views

  4. different fdn types on same home

    By winterdd,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.8k views

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

    By jp26jp,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  6. Polyline Default Setting for Label

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 18 replies
    • 4.7k views

  7. DOUBLE WINDER STAIRCASE/ALIGNING STAIRS ACROSS FLOORS

    By dbarbee,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  8. pbr view

    By natmar2020,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  9. Ray Trace work around for Mac

    By SusanC,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.5k views

  10. This is interesting, anybody seen this?

    By dshall,
    • 21 replies
    • 8k views

  11. How does one deploy a Blum cabinet door lift system in an upper? Both single panel, and bi-fold...

    By DIYJon,
    • 15 replies
    • 4.4k views

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

    By calgaryhomes,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

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

    By sthieldesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.3k views

  14. Subtraction in solids

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3k views

  15. Custom Cabinet Door with Mirror or Glass.

    By Reinbold,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  16. Rich Text issues in x13

    By Gawdzira,
    • 13 replies
    • 4k views

  17. 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
    • 1.8k views

  18. Plant image different between elevation and layout

    By SH_Canada,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.4k views

  19. Building Bump-outs for dormers

    By MGM_Home,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.1k views

  20. Apple Macbook Pro M1 Max Review Compared to i9 MBP with eGPU

    By designergy,
    • 18 replies
    • 6.1k views

  21. MULTI-COLORED VERTICAL SIDING

    By DenisonDrywall,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.4k views

  22. Are 2d exterior views possible ?

    By LuckyNo13,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.6k views

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

    By ytruhg,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  24. Unknown House Icon floating with cursor

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  25. Doorway spanning a pony wall won't trim out the concrete block on lower half.

    By BigAl123,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views