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26661 topics in this forum

  1. I need to change a portion of the exterior gable walls to a different finish than the rest of the wall

    By ChiefAmatuerJay,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.9k views

  2. Brick ledge not working correctly?

    By Doug_N,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views

  3. DECK FLUSH BEAMS?

    By woodcraftdesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.1k views

  4. Easy way to turn off railing on only two sections of stair?

    By Christina_Girerd,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.4k views

  5. Multiple devices - how to sync

    By ECSCAndy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  6. PLOT LINES COLOR FILL

    By winterdd,
    • 15 replies
    • 3.2k views

  7. Cabinet door swing in the elevation view

    By MichaelWoodhouse,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  8. Foundation bolt calculation

    By KingsOwn,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  9. Marrying Manually-Drawn Roof Planes

    By HarrisReno,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  10. Impeding Roofs

    By HarrisReno,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views

  11. File / Library Sharing

    By RobUSMC,
    • 1 reply
    • 2k views

  12. Lovely Chief just wiped out my User Library :( ......... grrrrrrrrrr

    By Kbird1,   
    • 10 replies
    • 4.2k views

  13. Importing USGS data to get topological map of my lot?

    By shedletsky,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2.9k views

  14. Round/Log Beams

    By KTKArch,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views

  15. Aligning basement and first floor stairs leaves a gap

    By armfx89,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.7k views

  16. angled floor below stairs 1 2

    By SH_Canada,
    • 25 replies
    • 5.9k views

  17. Setting up a workable, customized Toolbar

    By jtcapa1,
    • 7 replies
    • 3k views

  18. 3d viewer

    By decorators3,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  19. Interior Soffit help

    By woodwizard,
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  20. Android Reader

    By BeachHouse1,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  21. Collar Tie 1 2

    By Diamond-built,
    • 30 replies
    • 15.6k views

  22. Plan view when send to layout

    By JimB204,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  23. Scheduling fixtures placed in cabinets

    By Richard_Morrison,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  24. Chief Architect Interiors X-13

    By ElainesDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.3k views

  25. Roll up door

    By Frank11,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.3k views