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  1. Elevation not showing Cylinders

    By ACADuser,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  2. 2D CAD blocks keep changing

    By robdyck,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  3. Locking Down Exterior Wall Dimensions?

    By DeltaHome,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  4. Hardware Disappearing from Elevation Views

    By kwhitt,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By DianeP,
    • 6 replies
    • 3k views

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

    By MicaGlassDesigns,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.1k views

  7. Running version X12 and X13

    By JFDrafting,
    • 1 reply
    • 832 views

  8. X13 Help File

    By Chopsaw,
    • 12 replies
    • 3.7k views

  9. Truss Anomaly?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 17 replies
    • 2.5k views

  10. 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
    • 873 views

  11. Angled roof beam

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.6k views

  12. Layout numbering

    By ACADuser,
    • 22 replies
    • 3.2k views

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

    By Doug_N,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.3k views

  14. Exterior railing showing on soffit above

    By RJBPILOT,
    • 0 replies
    • 901 views

  15. What video card for X13?

    By ADallas,
    • 19 replies
    • 7.4k views

  16. Freeze on startup

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  17. Line break for macros

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  18. Roof Trusses without a room below?

    By ACADuser,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.8k views

  19. Garage Door

    By AbeLopez,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  20. Placement of Electrical Outlet in Cabinet

    By DRyeHD,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3k views

  21. Shared Wall Issues

    By drzahas,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  22. truss framing issue

    By kreser,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views

  23. Cabinetry not Showing in Layout

    By RittenhouseHome,
    • 0 replies
    • 926 views

  24. Electrical Symbol Text

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.3k views

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

    By Benny_G,
    • 1 reply
    • 999 views