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  1. Wall Niche

    By Pointer,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  2. Getting rid of a far away object

    By MaryAnne,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  3. chief architect 10

    By chiefuserbobit,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  4. Roof Issues

    By rittsdoneright,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.8k views

  5. Truss Envelope Inconsistencies

    By Chopsaw,   
    • 1 reply
    • 962 views

  6. custom floor truss

    By wncbw7,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.7k views

  7. Dimensions to reference floor

    By jgrimm,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views

  8. How can I create "drawer cutouts" as pulls in chief?

    By Marina_R,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.7k views

  9. What Is the longest Ray Trace you have done?

    By Marina_R,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  10. WAYFAIR TRADE download available

    By dshall,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.5k views

  11. SNAP SHOT PDF TO LIBRARY

    By WAYNEDSA,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  12. Suggestions on easiest way to create brick arch on porch.

    By Aunttieem,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

  13. LOST TOOLBARS X9

    By raltd9245,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views

  14. Ray Tracing and Camera Views

    By Marina_R,   
    • 17 replies
    • 5.7k views

  15. Laptop size and performance specs for nirvana-like happiness

    By STEVE446,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. Help to ray trace my kitchen plan

    By Marina_R,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.2k views

  17. X9 no longer opens .pl1 files? 1 2

    By BenPalmer,
    • 33 replies
    • 8k views

  18. RENDERING PROBLEMS

    By CUBRAD,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.4k views

  19. Fence layer reversal X8-X9

    By Ace_Drafting,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  20. Tricks to align plans in Layout

    By johnny,
    • 10 replies
    • 3.5k views

  21. Kitchen Cabinets/Dropped Celing/Backsplash/Valance above sink....

    By DCB123,   
    • 3 replies
    • 3.7k views

  22. No roof plane Truss Error - but there is a roof plane?

    By twoshed,
    • 8 replies
    • 2k views

  23. How do I get rid if this Jog in Stair Railing?

    By zowie123,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.3k views

  24. Justify Text based upon outline number...

    By Summers,   
    • 22 replies
    • 5.9k views

  25. Foundation Wing Wall Extending to Top of 1st Floor

    By aladdin,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views