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26754 topics in this forum

  1. Deck Detail Suggestions

    By JenniferK,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  2. Extension lines in dimension touching walls

    By CJordanDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 868 views

  3. Creating Custom Vanity/Furniture

    By LMPDesign,
    • 14 replies
    • 3.7k views

  4. Problems with room def and second floor in garage/barn building

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 626 views

  5. mitered stairs

    By winterdd,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.8k views

  6. Is creating a plan database worth the effort?

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 2 replies
    • 953 views

  7. CA Abilities, Structural Detailing and Other Questions

    By sclark,
    • 3 replies
    • 972 views

  8. Need help drawing a specific roof correctly for an addition.

    By ARLLCDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  9. Roof platform for AC Condensers

    By stevebukowski,
    • 1 reply
    • 828 views

  10. Camera view closing and asking to save upon object delete?

    By ColePOC,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  11. Exterior Room

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  12. Is it possible to reduce the 'Tri-count' of models exported from Chief architect?

    By VHI_WMA,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  13. Strange wall activity

    By Hammer7,
    • 0 replies
    • 605 views

  14. Catalogs won't download from Library Browser

    By CElder,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  15. Way to reset layer set to factory defaults?

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  16. Centered dimensions not centering

    By OvationHomesMO,   
    • 1 reply
    • 784 views

  17. rounded gable?

    By Cadwork22,
    • 2 replies
    • 993 views

  18. How to inset framing girts into the studs?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 846 views

  19. Issues with Exporting Elevations

    By Savontb82,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  20. space between floor 0 & floor 1??

    By winterdd,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.7k views

  21. X16: where is the 3D molding tool?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.5k views

  22. help with creating a plot

    By cavemanwfire,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views

  23. Wall labels showing up in Layout

    By Hammer7,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  24. Making temporary dimensions - permanent

    By ChiefUserNemo,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  25. Unselectable wall-like objects on my plan--what are these & how to remove them?

    By HumbulRenovator,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views