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25803 topics in this forum

  1. Extension lines in dimension touching walls

    By CJordanDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 453 views

  2. Creating Custom Vanity/Furniture

    By LMPDesign,
    • 17 replies
    • 1.9k views

  3. Problems with room def and second floor in garage/barn building

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 364 views

  4. mitered stairs

    By winterdd,
    • 9 replies
    • 711 views

  5. Is creating a plan database worth the effort?

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 2 replies
    • 593 views

  6. CA Abilities, Structural Detailing and Other Questions

    By sclark,
    • 3 replies
    • 505 views

  7. Need help drawing a specific roof correctly for an addition.

    By ARLLCDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 510 views

  8. Roof platform for AC Condensers

    By stevebukowski,
    • 1 reply
    • 435 views

  9. Camera view closing and asking to save upon object delete?

    By ColePOC,
    • 6 replies
    • 670 views

  10. Exterior Room

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 609 views

  11. Is it possible to reduce the 'Tri-count' of models exported from Chief architect?

    By VHI_WMA,
    • 2 replies
    • 490 views

  12. Strange wall activity

    By Hammer7,
    • 0 replies
    • 310 views

  13. Catalogs won't download from Library Browser

    By CElder,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  14. Way to reset layer set to factory defaults?

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 784 views

  15. Centered dimensions not centering

    By OvationHomesMO,   
    • 1 reply
    • 375 views

  16. rounded gable?

    By Cadwork22,
    • 2 replies
    • 480 views

  17. How to inset framing girts into the studs?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 425 views

  18. Issues with Exporting Elevations

    By Savontb82,
    • 3 replies
    • 553 views

  19. space between floor 0 & floor 1??

    By winterdd,
    • 11 replies
    • 769 views

  20. X16: where is the 3D molding tool?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 9 replies
    • 806 views

  21. help with creating a plot

    By cavemanwfire,
    • 7 replies
    • 744 views

  22. Wall labels showing up in Layout

    By Hammer7,
    • 3 replies
    • 538 views

  23. Making temporary dimensions - permanent

    By ChiefUserNemo,
    • 2 replies
    • 615 views

  24. Unselectable wall-like objects on my plan--what are these & how to remove them?

    By HumbulRenovator,
    • 4 replies
    • 541 views

  25. Roof Beams

    By cmeaux29,
    • 5 replies
    • 731 views