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  1. measuring from a picture

    By crosscutter55,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views

  2. Crown Molding on a Sloped Ceiling

    By Chloe1Casey,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.8k views

  3. Shared Roof - Two Different Materials

    By RobUSMC,
    • 6 replies
    • 3k views

  4. 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
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  5. Deck planking and rim framing

    By GeneDavis,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.1k views

  6. Covered entry with recessed stairs

    By brookesdesign,
    • 6 replies
    • 4k views

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

    By divreig,
    • 6 replies
    • 3k views

  8. Custom Macro For Cabinet Labels

    By Allen43,   
    • 6 replies
    • 3.9k views

  9. Dimensions not showing as selected in Number Dialog

    By mfortune,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  10. Roof Framing.

    By Rosco2017,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.9k views

  11. Ceiling Display Issue

    By Paramount,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

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

    By Clemsongrad,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2.4k views

  13. Aldo Disappeared

    By Rashid_Garuba,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views

  14. Removing lines in cross section view

    By Vizplan,
    • 6 replies
    • 3k views

  15. Camera View too Dark

    By Austins,   
    • 6 replies
    • 6k views

  16. Drawing shower tile with custom backsplash tool

    By Mackenzie,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.4k views

  17. How to build a plaster mantle range hood

    By DVIJD2,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. EXPOSED RAFTERS

    By winterdd,
    • 6 replies
    • 830 views

  19. Ipe Decking

    By James101,
    • 6 replies
    • 4.2k views

  20. Gutters keep reverting back to "Default"

    By Richard_Morrison,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.6k views

  21. Elevation not showing Cylinders

    By ACADuser,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.6k views

  22. Import Materials File To The User Catalog

    By Angemichael,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.4k views

  23. Fences

    By BuildingDesignNZ,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.5k views

  24. Framing shows through roofing

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.2k views

  25. Concrete joist ledge

    By AspenLeafCH,
    • 6 replies
    • 4.2k views