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  1. Window/Door Schedule Txt

    By johnny,
    • 6 replies
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  2. pdf floor plan

    By Designer100,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views

  3. Second story deck

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 6 replies
    • 5.2k views

  4. How to Insert Picture Without a Frame

    By kaitadams13,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.3k views

  5. Combine two rooms into one

    By Fotis1960,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.5k views

  6. Lines That Show Cabinet Sides Missing.

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 6 replies
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  7. Decorative exposed ceiling truss/beam

    By mthrift,
    • 6 replies
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  8. measuring from a picture

    By crosscutter55,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views

  9. Crown Molding on a Sloped Ceiling

    By Chloe1Casey,
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    • 3.1k views

  10. Shared Roof - Two Different Materials

    By RobUSMC,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.6k views

  11. 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
    • 1.6k views

  12. Deck planking and rim framing

    By GeneDavis,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.7k views

  13. Covered entry with recessed stairs

    By brookesdesign,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.6k views

  14. Attic walls keep generating in front of an exterior wall

    By divreig,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.5k views

  15. Custom Macro For Cabinet Labels

    By Allen43,   
    • 6 replies
    • 3.3k views

  16. Dimensions not showing as selected in Number Dialog

    By mfortune,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  17. Roof Framing.

    By Rosco2017,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.4k views

  18. Ceiling Display Issue

    By Paramount,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views

  19. wondering if CA has guidelines like Sketchup and photoshop?

    By Clemsongrad,   
    • 6 replies
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  20. Aldo Disappeared

    By Rashid_Garuba,
    • 6 replies
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  21. Removing lines in cross section view

    By Vizplan,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.6k views

  22. Camera View too Dark

    By Austins,   
    • 6 replies
    • 5.5k views

  23. Drawing shower tile with custom backsplash tool

    By Mackenzie,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  24. How to build a plaster mantle range hood

    By DVIJD2,
    • 6 replies
    • 380 views

  25. Ipe Decking

    By James101,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.8k views