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  1. Export Thermal Envelope Data

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.3k views

  2. Use Default Material

    By jtcapa1,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  3. Truss Overhang Question

    By Userkn,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  4. X16 Library Browser searching home designer catalogs instead of Chief Architect catalogs

    By NeidigDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  5. Help with Porch Extension

    By kimberlywilson,
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views

  6. Chief Architect Layout Files saving so that it thinks Sketchup is the default App

    By MicheleInteriors,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  7. Modeling Roof Detail

    By ChiefUserKatie,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  8. Uninstall / reinstall CA

    By RL-inc,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views

  9. Crash and missing toolbars

    By Hammer7,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. Turn off "exterior wall surface"

    By Jake1976,
    • 2 replies
    • 879 views

  11. Anyone using a Mac Mini M4 or M4Pro with x16?

    By jgriesshaber,
    • 8 replies
    • 4.8k views

  12. Attic Dormers

    By PitMan71,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  13. Carpet Stair Runner

    By Jessicastinson,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  14. Plan drawing size

    By SparkHausHTX,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  15. Porch Floor & Ceiling Beam Again

    By ACADuser,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  16. What's the best way to delete framing?

    By mtldesigns,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.3k views

  17. Learning Macros

    By DeLayDesign,   
    • 7 replies
    • 3.4k views

  18. porch needs to extend past the rail/ beam so that columns don't overhang

    By DianeP,
    • 21 replies
    • 14.5k views

  19. Roof Plan Best Practices

    By PitMan71,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  20. Remnants / Artifacts when deleting doors and walls.

    By Camatt,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  21. Brickslip for a project

    By svardekar,
    • 0 replies
    • 630 views

  22. Another puzzler, wall issue

    By MN_JohnH,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.7k views

  23. Concrete Porch

    By EconBlueprints,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.2k views

  24. Porch Beam to Roof Misalignment

    By buddy21,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.4k views

  25. posts for covered decks 1 2

    By SH_Canada,
    • 28 replies
    • 9.8k views