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  1. Layout "Cad Details" - what scale?

    By johnny,
    • 12 replies
    • 4.7k views

  2. X9 update deleted X8

    By AlamoChief,
    • 13 replies
    • 3.9k views

  3. X9 SLOW on my MAC

    By amurtagh,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  4. Computer software transfer

    By Moose13,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  5. Clerestory windows

    By JNWArchitect,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views

  6. AutoCAD DWG to Terrain

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  7. How was this done?

    By johnny,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  8. Cross Section to Layout

    By ajrare,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.6k views

  9. Display text in 3D View

    By Jenn_Moose_Ridge,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. Show 1st and 2nd floors roof on roof plan

    By aladdin,
    • 9 replies
    • 6k views

  11. Why does Chief's own print driver create such large files?

    By Ridge_Runner,   
    • 22 replies
    • 7.4k views

  12. Wall error

    By lisapellegrini,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  13. Can't build lower deck

    By ladycoralie,
    • 16 replies
    • 3.1k views

  14. Electrical connections

    By Caddyman,
    • 7 replies
    • 4.6k views

  15. Changing railings to walls on stair landing platforms

    By COLONIAL-CHIEF,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  16. Open Below View

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  17. Shadows inconsistent between floor plan and camera

    By TimSchrock,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.3k views

  18. File Menu going AWOL

    By NestNZ,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.2k views

  19. Decimal Places in measurements

    By NestNZ,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views

  20. layer control in layout

    By SNestor,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  21. ALDO will not display when checked

    By mrscott,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

  22. How to add a 36" railing on top of retaining wall?

    By JECORMIER,
    • 18 replies
    • 6.9k views

  23. Attic walls can't change

    By LeeDrafter,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.9k views

  24. Window Labels & Schedule has doubled quantity of windows

    By CTB_Russ,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  25. Infinity edge pool

    By ericepv,   
    • 2 replies
    • 4.4k views