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  1. Exporting Entire Bonus, Manufacturer, and User Catalogs From X15 to X16

    By DHerb2014,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. Documented Workflow

    By CGreen,
    • 1 reply
    • 645 views

  3. Roof Trusses and exterior dimensions

    By rjesup,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  4. Balcony

    By winterdd,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  5. STEEL MODELING

    By zbrant57,
    • 0 replies
    • 576 views

  6. Library Browser

    By imodel,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  7. Upgrade to X16 creating washed out/over exposed renderings

    By crossandclark,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views

  8. Strange oval appearing in my 3D views architect 16

    By Larry-H,
    • 3 replies
    • 931 views

  9. Bolt Diagrams

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. Can't change default deck rim joist away from LVL to PT lumber

    By kodybaxter,
    • 2 replies
    • 975 views

  11. Roof I am struggling on

    By Reiter,   
    • 0 replies
    • 687 views

  12. Wall Type Not Changing

    By Simpsonks,
    • 1 reply
    • 778 views

  13. User Made Material not Calculating Correctly

    By Gunco1,   
    • 0 replies
    • 579 views

  14. Trying to build outdoor patios and cannot figure out how to do columns...

    By 65Shelby,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.8k views

  15. Wall to roof issue

    By Cadwork22,
    • 0 replies
    • 696 views

  16. Alter skylight shaft

    By DIYPete,
    • 1 reply
    • 875 views

  17. Is there a way with a 3D and 2D open to select something in 3D and it selects the same in 2D and vice versa?

    By cbucks,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  18. drawing purlins in Chief Architect x12

    By Forestshepherd,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  19. How to connect 90 degree angle stairs

    By Luke-A,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  20. smaller active layer display

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 631 views

  21. Seeking Advice: Speeding Up Chief Architect Videos for Mac/Safari Users

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 900 views

  22. Road Intersection Always Wanky!

    By ClearDrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  23. Cold Form truss/rafters to CMU wall

    By mtldesigns,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  24. What am I getting wrong here?

    By Jkroll,
    • 1 reply
    • 647 views

  25. Skylight gone bad

    By IRDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 819 views