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  1. Library not displaying

    By BuildingVision,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

  2. PBR w/ Realtime Ray-tracing Questions in X13 1 2 3

    By kwhitt,
    • 67 replies
    • 19.5k views

  3. Custom Fill Patterns

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 6 replies
    • 4.6k views

  4. Style Pallet Question - Int Doors

    By SNestor,
    • 12 replies
    • 4k views

  5. A few questions related to Chief Architect certifications

    By sr5844wp,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  6. Best practice for presenting options

    By EngelsmaHomes,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  7. Can we Reduce size of Schedules?

    By DeltaHome,
    • 12 replies
    • 3.9k views

  8. Display room ceiling height in text box inside room

    By KCrocker,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.1k views

  9. Elevation not showing Cylinders

    By ACADuser,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views

  10. 2D CAD blocks keep changing

    By robdyck,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  11. Locking Down Exterior Wall Dimensions?

    By DeltaHome,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  12. Hardware Disappearing from Elevation Views

    By kwhitt,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.8k views

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

    By DianeP,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.1k views

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

    By MicaGlassDesigns,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.3k views

  15. Running version X12 and X13

    By JFDrafting,
    • 1 reply
    • 868 views

  16. X13 Help File

    By Chopsaw,
    • 12 replies
    • 4k views

  17. Truss Anomaly?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 17 replies
    • 2.7k views

  18. 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
    • 918 views

  19. Angled roof beam

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.7k views

  20. Layout numbering

    By ACADuser,
    • 22 replies
    • 3.6k views

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

    By Doug_N,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.6k views

  22. Exterior railing showing on soffit above

    By RJBPILOT,
    • 0 replies
    • 940 views

  23. What video card for X13?

    By ADallas,
    • 19 replies
    • 7.7k views

  24. Freeze on startup

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  25. Line break for macros

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views