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  1. SAM & Template New Drawing Methods 1 2 3

    By Paramount,
    • 69 replies
    • 13.6k views

  2. I am sick and tired of of trying to guess if it is a my problem or CA's problem.... 1 2 3

    By dshall,
    • 72 replies
    • 13.6k views

  3. Lumber size restrictions and ridge board/beam 1 2

    By RyanDe,
    • 47 replies
    • 13.6k views

  4. What Do You Use When Measuring a House? 1 2 3

    By DHerb2014,
    • 68 replies
    • 13.5k views

  5. M1 Mac, it does work 1 2

    By VRNicastro,   
    • 37 replies
    • 13.4k views

  6. Sending details and notes to a layout page 1 2 3

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 70 replies
    • 13.3k views

  7. How to insert text or "watermark" on drawings?

    By gr8designer,
    • 12 replies
    • 13.3k views

  8. Any Matterport users? 1 2 3

    By VisualDandD,
    • 51 replies
    • 13.2k views

  9. 2D CAD - How much do you use? 1 2 3

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 74 replies
    • 13.2k views

  10. The future of residential design/drafting? 1 2 3

    By jmyers,
    • 58 replies
    • 13.2k views

  11. Convert .STL file to .DWG file for AutoCAD

    By jetcobra,
    • 2 replies
    • 13k views

  12. Underside of a roof plane 1 2

    By mtldesigns,
    • 46 replies
    • 13k views

  13. Best Way To Build A Floor Over Existing Ceiling & Rim Joist--Remodel 2Nd Story Addition? 1 2

    By zowie123,
    • 28 replies
    • 13k views

  14. iMac, Mac Pro, or PC? 1 2 3

    By ClarkeThrasher,
    • 52 replies
    • 12.7k views

  15. Framing a roof over? 1 2

    By ACADuser,
    • 37 replies
    • 12.7k views

  16. Lag, Hangup, Pausing while Deleting Objects or Undo 1 2 3

    By Jarr3tt88,
    • 52 replies
    • 12.6k views

  17. Stepped (Multi-tiered) Roof Soffit 1 2

    By kwhitt,
    • 44 replies
    • 12.5k views

  18. X15 Beta has been released. 1 2 3

    By Electromen,
    • 56 replies
    • 12.3k views

  19. Future decline in demand for designers/draftspersons? 1 2 3

    By jmyers,
    • 60 replies
    • 12.3k views

  20. X13 MOUSE PROBLEM 1 2 3

    By BruceKC,
    • 51 replies
    • 12.2k views

  21. How to define DEFAULT FLOOR STRUCTURE 1 2 3

    By dshall,
    • 63 replies
    • 12.2k views

  22. Chief Architect 10 on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10

    By linChief,   
    • 7 replies
    • 12.2k views

  23. How Do I Make A Tilted Sandwich Board With Legs? 1 2 3

    By zowie123,
    • 54 replies
    • 12.2k views

  24. Controlling heel height 1 2

    By rlackore,
    • 29 replies
    • 12k views

  25. Dimensioning issues with X13 1 2 3

    By Whitehorse,
    • 72 replies
    • 12k views