Tips & Techniques

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1. Templates for layer sets

   By timARTdesign, 7 hours ago
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   • SHCanada2
   • 6 hours ago

2. Sliding glass shower door for alcove bathtub

   By GeneDavis, Saturday at 07:19 PM
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   • mtldesigns
   • Sunday at 01:22 AM

3. Exploring New Tools for Better Estimating – Your Thoughts?

   By blazeinc, July 28   

   • estimating
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   • blazeinc
   • July 28

4. Beautiful Chief Architect Rendering using an Image instead of the Backdrop X15 & X16 1 2 3 4 7

   By Steve_Nyhof, March 14, 2024   

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   • renderings
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     • chief rendering
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     • backdrop
     • exterior rendering
     • grass
   • 152 replies
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   • Steve_Nyhof
   • July 28

5. Joining Roof Planes

   By PatMemphis, July 19
   • 3 replies
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   • mtldesigns
   • July 20

6. Porch Wall Height

   By WayneG, July 16
   • 2 replies
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   • WayneG
   • July 16

7. Hardie Panel work around...

   By JECORMIER, July 12
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   • JECORMIER
   • July 14

8. Hi everyone, is it possible for chief architect to change a staircase (as per pic) into a ramp, or other way to do a ramp like this?

   By Alfredarch, July 10
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   • glennw
   • July 12

9. Pony Wall Plan Display "Trick"

   By JKEdmo, June 11
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   • Steve_Nyhof
   • June 21

10. X17 Project Management - - The Way I Use It And Now Really Enjoy It.

    By Steve_Nyhof, June 19
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    • Steve_Nyhof
    • June 19

11. Common Estimating Mistakes When Using Chief Architect Plans (And How to Avoid Them)

    By jamesharden, June 17   

    • construction
    • estimating
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    • jamesharden
    • June 17

12. Chief Architect And Cloud Issues

    By Renerabbitt, April 20
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    • Janetcrouch
    • June 9

13. Project Browser Beginner Tips

    By Renerabbitt, June 6   

    • project browser
    • x17
    • 3 replies
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    • SHCanada2
    • June 9

14. Unlisted Features And Changes In X17

    By Renerabbitt, May 10
    • 1 reply
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    • Renerabbitt
    • May 28

15. New to X17 - Dimension Line Snapping

    By ComputerMaster86, May 10
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    • mtldesigns
    • May 18

16. Automation, Templates, Drawing Speed Tips & Tricks

    By jvirostko, September 27, 2024
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    • ComputerMaster86
    • May 6

17. Twinmotion, Better grass and Rendering made easy 1 2

    By Steve_Nyhof, December 28, 2022   

    • sn
    • grass
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      • twinmotion
      • rendering
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    • 45 replies
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    • Steve_Nyhof
    • March 19

18. CA SHORTS-Tutorial Videos under 6 minutes in length by Rabbitt Design 1 2 3

    By Renerabbitt, July 3, 2022   

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    • 72 replies
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    • Renerabbitt
    • March 12

19. VIDEO Lesson: Brick Sills in X11

    By SNestor, March 8, 2019   

    • sills
    • lintels
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      • lintels
      • moldings
      • windows
    • 17 replies
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    • M-Reed
    • March 11

20. Free X16 HDRi Backgrounds

    By Steve_Nyhof, June 23, 2024
    • 12 replies
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    • SteveHRD
    • February 7

21. Find where you've used a wall type

    By TopagnaOverlook, June 26, 2022
    • 9 replies
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    • KilianDrafting
    • February 4

22. How To: Porch Extension- 2 Methods for Dynamic and Automatic Porch Extensions With Example Plan and Instructions

    By Renerabbitt, January 24
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    • Renerabbitt
    • January 24

23. Tutorial dimensions

    By snelan, January 22
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    • snelan
    • January 22

24. How to Update a Camera View in Layout

    By Steve_Nyhof, December 28, 2024
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    • SHCanada2
    • January 13

25. Gola Handles Guide

    By kat_euromax, December 4, 2024
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    • kat_euromax
    • December 5, 2024