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  1. I broke something with my fresh X11 installation.

    By para-CAD,
    • 2 replies
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  2. I built a deck and it is only showing up on the lower level in floorplan. How can I make it show up on the first floor too? It looks fine in perspective. I had to draw a box just to show that there's a deck.

    By NAD4091,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  3. I can not get the roof planes to connect for a bell roof

    By gene1472,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  4. I can't find the revolve object in X-17

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 258 views

  5. I can't get a custom material to work

    By JoeSchmoe,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2.8k views

  6. I can't get CA to upload

    By Nauti1,
    • 11 replies
    • 3.5k views

  7. I CAN'T GET MY TOOLS TO SHOW UP I HAVE TRIED MANY WAYS

    By fabi-castillo,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  8. I Can't Match The Ceiling Paint Color With The Walls

    By lolo123,
    • 10 replies
    • 3k views

  9. I can't open sample plans when downloaded

    By RobertGHess,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3k views

  10. I can't see my windows in plan view

    By BillsburgChief,
    • 14 replies
    • 4.9k views

  11. I can't seem to delete this bathroom fixture.

    By Rytikom25,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  12. I can't seem to ditch the ceiling cover in the basement

    By bdillard,
    • 13 replies
    • 4.1k views

  13. I cannot create rooms using a modified wall type

    By CBRF23,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  14. I cannot open any recent files, all files corrupted x14

    By ShultisInterior,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.3k views

  15. I cannot seam to get the siccor trusses to have an energy heel. Can anyone help me understand what I am doing wrong. I check the box for it but nothing.

    By GP202256,
    • 7 replies
    • 2k views

  16. I cannot sketch this in CA for some reason 1 2

    By rockyshepheard,
    • 25 replies
    • 5.7k views

  17. I cannot tilt a truss. Or can I?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  18. I cant see my stairs in 2d

    By Scharp,
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  19. i cant select any buttons on materials change?

    By dskogg,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  20. I deleted everything from a layer but it still says used and won't let me delete the layer is there a trick for this?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 905 views

  21. I did a search and could not find how to do overframe flat roof valleys

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  22. I Didn't Know How To Do This So 1 2

    By davidinvest,
    • 46 replies
    • 12.2k views

  23. I don't understand how Chief determines the "default" CAD Layer

    By rlackore,
    • 17 replies
    • 5.8k views

  24. I don't want a double wall

    By rnmbj1906,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  25. I draw a room, but it shows up as a deck in the "Structure" dialog box

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views