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24303 topics in this forum

  1. Why are my detailed cabinet dimensions rounding down?

    By courtneykish,
    • 16 replies
    • 1.2k views

  2. Change hinge side on custom door without reversing the whole door

    By MN_JohnH,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.5k views

  3. Exterior Window Trim w/t Stone Wall

    By BrentJohnJohn,
    • 2 replies
    • 790 views

  4. Pony Wall - Brick Cap Question

    By JKEdmo,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.2k views

  5. Plan with decks, material list only reporting deck boards, no framing

    By GeneDavis,
    • 12 replies
    • 914 views

  6. Ceiling level issues

    By luckyudesign,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.1k views

  7. Note numbers in plan view

    By Luciano,   
    • 4 replies
    • 977 views

  8. Window schedule, 11 openings, numbered 1 through 12, no W04

    By GeneDavis,
    • 10 replies
    • 943 views

  9. Is There A Way to Get Layout Sheet 0 Defaults to 'Front' of Succeeding Layout Pages?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 14 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. Importing User Libraries from Windows to Mac Chief X12

    By GeoffMcNeil,   
    • 4 replies
    • 935 views

  11. how to create a gambrel roof with gussets in x14

    By Oneofmany78,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  12. Help Me Fix A Messed Up Roof (and a few other problems...)

    By ThomasR89,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.3k views

  13. Transparent Screen Material in Vector/Elevation view

    By TyDesign,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views

  14. Dimension extension lines missing in automatic dimensioning at 1/8" scale defaults

    By shingabiss,
    • 4 replies
    • 690 views

  15. Trim Question

    By JKEdmo,
    • 6 replies
    • 1k views

  16. Is there a way to put the wall dialog box image in a layout page?

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 756 views

  17. Cleaning up automatic dimensions

    By shingabiss,
    • 3 replies
    • 716 views

  18. Perspective 3D showing different than elevation

    By JamesBolger,
    • 3 replies
    • 505 views

  19. Roof eve detail?

    By RicatRandM,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.1k views

  20. Custom Toolbar Order - Not Staying in Place

    By MollyNDG,
    • 13 replies
    • 890 views

  21. ELECTRICAL LEGEND

    By develospec9,
    • 2 replies
    • 831 views

  22. Curved walls detaching from straight walls while trying to adjust the depth

    By TTanner23,
    • 2 replies
    • 694 views

  23. Turning off walls leaves subfloor where bottom plate would be in 3d view.

    By shingabiss,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views

  24. Can a block wall have a small framed wall on top?

    By DIYJon,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.2k views

  25. Floor Offset - Plan Display

    By JKEdmo,
    • 8 replies
    • 934 views