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26914 topics in this forum

  1. Balcony

    By winterdd,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  2. STEEL MODELING

    By zbrant57,
    • 0 replies
    • 649 views

  3. Library Browser

    By imodel,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  4. Upgrade to X16 creating washed out/over exposed renderings

    By crossandclark,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

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

    By Larry-H,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  6. Bolt Diagrams

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

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

    By kodybaxter,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. Roof I am struggling on

    By Reiter,   
    • 0 replies
    • 775 views

  9. Wall Type Not Changing

    By Simpsonks,
    • 1 reply
    • 882 views

  10. User Made Material not Calculating Correctly

    By Gunco1,   
    • 0 replies
    • 654 views

  11. Trying to build outdoor patios and cannot figure out how to do columns...

    By 65Shelby,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.1k views

  12. Wall to roof issue

    By Cadwork22,
    • 0 replies
    • 765 views

  13. Alter skylight shaft

    By DIYPete,
    • 1 reply
    • 959 views

  14. 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
    • 1.5k views

  15. drawing purlins in Chief Architect x12

    By Forestshepherd,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  16. How to connect 90 degree angle stairs

    By Luke-A,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

  17. smaller active layer display

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 719 views

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

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  19. Road Intersection Always Wanky!

    By ClearDrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  20. Cold Form truss/rafters to CMU wall

    By mtldesigns,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.2k views

  21. What am I getting wrong here?

    By Jkroll,
    • 1 reply
    • 722 views

  22. Skylight gone bad

    By IRDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 921 views

  23. Automatic artificial sun WITH added lights

    By johnny,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  24. Turn off dimensions

    By SteveBenton1,
    • 1 reply
    • 810 views

  25. How to put Schedules into layouts?

    By SteveBenton1,
    • 2 replies
    • 909 views