General Q & A

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25798 topics in this forum

  1. Window Mullion setting

    By johnny,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. Basement below 1st Floor

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views

  3. Lower Pony Wall line in plan view

    By mtldesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 499 views

  4. Deck Detail Suggestions

    By JenniferK,
    • 4 replies
    • 565 views

  5. Is creating a plan database worth the effort?

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 2 replies
    • 588 views

  6. mitered stairs

    By winterdd,
    • 9 replies
    • 709 views

  7. Why horizontal girt/battens generated extra at mid wall

    By GeneDavis,
    • 0 replies
    • 321 views

  8. Way to reset layer set to factory defaults?

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 780 views

  9. Curved counter tops

    By Designin,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.6k views

  10. Extension lines in dimension touching walls

    By CJordanDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 452 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 361 views

  12. CA Abilities, Structural Detailing and Other Questions

    By sclark,
    • 3 replies
    • 504 views

  13. Roof platform for AC Condensers

    By stevebukowski,
    • 1 reply
    • 431 views

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

    By ARLLCDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 508 views

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

    By VHI_WMA,
    • 2 replies
    • 488 views

  16. Exterior Room

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 606 views

  17. space between floor 0 & floor 1??

    By winterdd,
    • 11 replies
    • 767 views

  18. Help with domed roof

    By amaliya,
    • 9 replies
    • 829 views

  19. Centered dimensions not centering

    By OvationHomesMO,   
    • 1 reply
    • 375 views

  20. Issues with Exporting Elevations

    By Savontb82,
    • 3 replies
    • 551 views

  21. rounded gable?

    By Cadwork22,
    • 2 replies
    • 477 views

  22. Strange wall activity

    By Hammer7,
    • 0 replies
    • 307 views

  23. How to inset framing girts into the studs?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 423 views

  24. help with creating a plot

    By cavemanwfire,
    • 7 replies
    • 744 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 9 replies
    • 803 views