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25836 topics in this forum

  1. Anyone have 3d object for Crystal rail frameless railing system or way to create similar?

    By cbucks,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.4k views

  2. Two foundation types for one building

    By Mackenzie,
    • 17 replies
    • 2.6k views

  3. Half Dormer Trouble

    By twnctyguy,
    • 1 reply
    • 942 views

  4. Light: Connect Electrical Layer set up

    By EllaFioletova,
    • 7 replies
    • 953 views

  5. Actually recessed lighting

    By ArmanChahal,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  6. Tilt-Turn Windows

    By myrtsbnye,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  7. Modifying Door & Window Schedules

    By DHerb2014,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.6k views

  8. Lean to roof on porch

    By CCM1944,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. Cad Box to Polyline

    By JKEdmo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. Need some help with "cheek walls"?

    By RicatRandM,
    • 4 replies
    • 935 views

  11. how to remove walls under a stair landing

    By ElkRivers,
    • 1 reply
    • 684 views

  12. disclaimer notes

    By SBDandC,
    • 2 replies
    • 764 views

  13. 3DConnexion CadMouse Pro question

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 1 reply
    • 727 views

  14. Build A-Frame using Home Designer Suite?

    By TCWorley,
    • 0 replies
    • 647 views

  15. PDF to DWG converter

    By Arcadian,
    • 15 replies
    • 3.5k views

  16. Mean of roof top and top of plate

    By armfx89,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  17. Chief Architect 10 on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10

    By linChief,   
    • 7 replies
    • 14.1k views

  18. Is there a way to add up all the green space / grass in terrain for automatic zoning calcs?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 601 views

  19. How do you convert a foundation wall to a terrain retaining wall?

    By cbucks,
    • 6 replies
    • 846 views

  20. Floor Height Lower Than Exterior Wall Height

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 721 views

  21. Multiple structures in plan, is there a way to show elevation of only one structure?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 545 views

  22. Roof Help

    By Tommy501,   
    • 4 replies
    • 894 views

  23. deck railing

    By djhplanning,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.3k views

  24. Drag style.

    By Tony-209,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.5k views

  25. Is there a way if you select something in 3d it will select the same in the 2d view and vice versa?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 557 views