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  1. CAD Details Library

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 708 views

  2. Anyone using a Mac Mini M4 or M4Pro with x16?

    By jgriesshaber,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.2k views

  3. Trying to Use Chief Architect to Estimate Projects

    By Brinq_Con,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  4. Gable wall over deck railing

    By BenLondon,
    • 4 replies
    • 856 views

  5. Material Pattern Options

    By ChiefUserKatie,
    • 2 replies
    • 834 views

  6. Window and door casing after adding exterior insulation

    By ElkRivers,
    • 2 replies
    • 772 views

  7. Removing Referenced Plans From Layout File

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 721 views

  8. Gambrel roof

    By chiefuserchesco,
    • 2 replies
    • 755 views

  9. Labels moving on their own

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 4 replies
    • 846 views

  10. Help with materials

    By TommyOLDC,
    • 4 replies
    • 915 views

  11. Perspective Camera Views Changing From Layout to PDF (Odd Mirror Reflections?)

    By sea_lyons,
    • 6 replies
    • 936 views

  12. Walls issue

    By Rashid_Garuba,
    • 4 replies
    • 834 views

  13. Note schedule, rotation of symbols

    By Doug_N,
    • 4 replies
    • 845 views

  14. File loading speed

    By MSID_McKenzie,   
    • 1 reply
    • 627 views

  15. Square Foot Schedules 1 2

    By krrbnsn,
    • 45 replies
    • 7.5k views

  16. patio built with the railing tool changes footings

    By Reiter,
    • 1 reply
    • 472 views

  17. Rendering reflections way too bright

    By annahart12,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Invalid Path / Installing X16

    By kitchenlifestyle,
    • 2 replies
    • 633 views

  19. Where and how do I transfer files of my projects from my old computer to new?

    By Pooh_Bear,
    • 3 replies
    • 923 views

  20. Uninstall / reinstall CA

    By RL-inc,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  21. Elevation marker snap points

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 4 replies
    • 790 views

  22. Glass wall cuts crown.

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 1 reply
    • 613 views

  23. Material list for wall base

    By ACADuser,
    • 2 replies
    • 789 views

  24. Making Deck Board Surface Semi-Transparent

    By Drew-PRH,
    • 2 replies
    • 814 views

  25. Manual Roof Planes

    By Fotis1960,
    • 2 replies
    • 729 views