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

    By kodybaxter,
    • 2 replies
    • 964 views

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

    By Larry-H,
    • 3 replies
    • 918 views

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

    By DHerb2014,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  4. Documented Workflow

    By CGreen,
    • 1 reply
    • 642 views

  5. STEEL MODELING

    By zbrant57,
    • 0 replies
    • 572 views

  6. Bolt Diagrams

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  7. Road Intersection Always Wanky!

    By ClearDrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  8. AFRAME PORCH

    By Cadwork22,
    • 18 replies
    • 3.4k views

  9. Roof I am struggling on

    By Reiter,   
    • 0 replies
    • 685 views

  10. Wall Type Not Changing

    By Simpsonks,
    • 1 reply
    • 775 views

  11. Drywall / Sheetrock Window Returns

    By eubanks,   
    • 4 replies
    • 13.3k views

  12. User Made Material not Calculating Correctly

    By Gunco1,   
    • 0 replies
    • 572 views

  13. Printing 18x24 problems

    By trobey,   
    • 8 replies
    • 3.8k views

  14. Cold Form truss/rafters to CMU wall

    By mtldesigns,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  15. Way to generate 1ft contour lines from elevation points?

    By cbucks,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. Wall to roof issue

    By Cadwork22,
    • 0 replies
    • 695 views

  17. Help with Cabinet Orders

    By BRDBRemodeling,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views

  18. Alter skylight shaft

    By DIYPete,
    • 1 reply
    • 873 views

  19. 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

  20. Glass Railings

    By Rustyvan,
    • 14 replies
    • 3.7k views

  21. Automatic artificial sun WITH added lights

    By johnny,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  22. Turn off dimensions

    By SteveBenton1,
    • 1 reply
    • 713 views

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

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 897 views

  24. How to connect 90 degree angle stairs

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

  25. How do I union 3D solids?

    By Darcen,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views