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27575 topics in this forum

  1. suppress shingles in elevation

    By Skip_D,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.2k views

  2. Symbol for upright commercial dishwasher

    By Breeze_Design,
    • 2 replies
    • 637 views

  3. Walkthrough camera field of view

    By hyldahldesign,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  4. I am interested in how I can add a brick selection panel from GlenGery Brick into my library. I have attached a few downloaded from their site.

    By ChiefPapa,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  5. Flared walls

    By Jakereinhardt55,
    • 2 replies
    • 803 views

  6. TJI rafters eves

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 4 replies
    • 926 views

  7. X17 does not load on macOS 26 Tahoe Public Beta

    By para-CAD,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.7k views

  8. Problem with elevation.

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 0 replies
    • 592 views

  9. Any way to stop the deck from going through the exterior wall and attaching itself to the home's framing?

    By DK7000,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.9k views

  10. Is there still no way to calculate drywall? 1 2

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 40 replies
    • 18.3k views

  11. Slab Footing Tool? 1 2

    By johnny,
    • 32 replies
    • 15.6k views

  12. Bar Tops

    By CoachB,
    • 2 replies
    • 750 views

  13. Freeze molding not connecting at corners

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 0 replies
    • 478 views

  14. monolithic pour with single row block on top

    By thomhu,
    • 3 replies
    • 920 views

  15. Windscreen

    By builtright3,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.6k views

  16. Library Options

    By CoachB,
    • 2 replies
    • 909 views

  17. Foundation Settings

    By Ringos,
    • 3 replies
    • 854 views

  18. Cathedral ceiling causing issues with adjacent roof wall (interior to exterior)

    By GroverJR,
    • 2 replies
    • 868 views

  19. Warning #272009057 Trying to Place Opening Into Attic

    By HowardStronglast,
    • 2 replies
    • 809 views

  20. Cabinet bumping

    By creatrix,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2.3k views

  21. Remodeling Suggestions & Ideas to Improve Chief Architect

    By scottharris,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views

  22. How to add exterior Wall Covering to Bay Window?

    By Christina_Girerd,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  23. Callout line

    By creatrix,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  24. Linux Support

    By utdream,
    • 2 replies
    • 946 views

  25. Can I purchase a plan template that I can modify to help speed the plan making process along?

    By DKNYCA,
    • 7 replies
    • 1k views