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  1. Girder, Block Pier, & Brick Veneer Crawlspace Foundation Walls

    By ClarkeThrasher,
    • 17 replies
    • 15.2k views

  2. Foundation Plan

    By wesdutka,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.6k views

  3. Ceiling Height Macro To Round To Feet

    By proformacon,
    • 13 replies
    • 3.5k views

  4. Chief Architect Premier – Monthly Subscription

    By Kjellar,
    • 0 replies
    • 588 views

  5. CPU Ray Trace for Interior Renderings

    By StephenM,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.1k views

  6. Dimension Edit Handles

    By DanMac,
    • 0 replies
    • 559 views

  7. Best way to make a concrete stoop with steps?

    By Astrigal,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.8k views

  8. Garage Door insulation

    By Cadwork22,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  9. Porch-Railing & Concrete Stair-Railing

    By Tiger57,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  10. Floor Joist on Garage Slab

    By ChiefBen2024,
    • 2 replies
    • 781 views

  11. Why won't text macro execute?

    By KristjanM,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  12. “See-Through” Cabinet Front on Elevations

    By CFaasDFCo,
    • 1 reply
    • 782 views

  13. text scale for symbols

    By ChiefChrissy,
    • 1 reply
    • 737 views

  14. Rotating plan issue

    By westvale,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views

  15. Custom Fields Macro Access Format

    By JLU_Design,
    • 2 replies
    • 867 views

  16. Garage Door windows

    By Cadwork22,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.4k views

  17. Saved Wall Elevation Cameras?

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 0 replies
    • 537 views

  18. Library browser search disappeared` X`15

    By selectbuilder,
    • 4 replies
    • 949 views

  19. Elevation Auto Exterior Dimensions Not Available

    By ChiefHaven,
    • 0 replies
    • 527 views

  20. Roof overframing: does X15 shingle both?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 596 views

  21. lights - how to get rid of the light circle

    By westvale,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  22. NKBA Dimensions missing in X16?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 819 views

  23. How do I create a framed wall with a transparent (glass) layer so you can see the framing

    By BlueHandle,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. For the plans, does each receptacle on a GFCI circuit need to be of type GFCI?

    By DIYJon,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.5k views

  25. Adjust section views to be perpendicular to odd wall angle

    By mtldesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 892 views