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  1. How to download, unzip, and open Canvas Scan to CAD?

    By Tbear64,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  2. Lost drawing

    By ropost,
    • 1 reply
    • 2k views

  3. Is there a way to "Lock" Saved Plan Views or to isolate them from changes to the General Plan?

    By DeltaHome,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  4. Flattened PDF

    By para-CAD,
    • 23 replies
    • 9.6k views

  5. CAD DETAIL FROM VIEW DIMENSION TEXT

    By RJBPILOT,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  6. Hello everyone , can Chief Architect X12 create a carport?

    By ChiefKuna,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.7k views

  7. How do I view & delete phantom rooms?

    By BlueHandle,
    • 14 replies
    • 4.6k views

  8. End Wall, not capped.

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.7k views

  9. Can't Delete A Wall Type X13

    By postandbeam,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.8k views

  10. Library not displaying

    By BuildingVision,
    • 1 reply
    • 2k views

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

    By kwhitt,
    • 67 replies
    • 23.5k views

  12. Custom Fill Patterns

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 6 replies
    • 5.3k views

  13. Style Pallet Question - Int Doors

    By SNestor,
    • 12 replies
    • 4.7k views

  14. A few questions related to Chief Architect certifications

    By sr5844wp,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  15. Best practice for presenting options

    By EngelsmaHomes,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  16. Can we Reduce size of Schedules?

    By DeltaHome,
    • 12 replies
    • 4.8k views

  17. Display room ceiling height in text box inside room

    By KCrocker,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.5k views

  18. Elevation not showing Cylinders

    By ACADuser,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.7k views

  19. 2D CAD blocks keep changing

    By robdyck,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  20. Locking Down Exterior Wall Dimensions?

    By DeltaHome,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views

  21. Hardware Disappearing from Elevation Views

    By kwhitt,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.2k views

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

    By DianeP,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.5k views

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

    By MicaGlassDesigns,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.9k views

  24. Running version X12 and X13

    By JFDrafting,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  25. X13 Help File

    By Chopsaw,
    • 12 replies
    • 4.8k views