Tips & Techniques

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  1. CA SHORTS-Tutorial Videos under 6 minutes in length by Rabbitt Design 1 2 3 4

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 80 replies
    • 35.5k views

  2. Drafting over PDF with AI

    By jtcapa1,
    • 10 replies
    • 5.1k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 159 replies
    • 49.5k views

  4. Programmable Keys

    By Electromen,
    • 5 replies
    • 696 views

  5. Updating Layouts

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 795 views

  6. Templates for layer sets

    By timARTdesign,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  7. Calculating Wall Surface Area in Elevation View

    By Sammie,
    • 1 reply
    • 433 views

  8. Demolition Plans

    By Ben1976,
    • 1 reply
    • 946 views

  9. High Window Plan Display

    By JKEdmo,
    • 0 replies
    • 911 views

  10. Macros, Ruby and page numbering hell

    By agentiskb,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  11. Terrain/Grade Lines in Elevations

    By SHCanada2,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  12. Plot Lines and layout

    By Kmanery,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  13. Porch Wall Height

    By WayneG,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  14. Sliding glass shower door for alcove bathtub

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By blazeinc,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. Joining Roof Planes

    By PatMemphis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  17. Hardie Panel work around...

    By JECORMIER,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. 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,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  19. Pony Wall Plan Display "Trick"

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By jamesharden,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views

  22. Chief Architect And Cloud Issues

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.3k views

  23. Project Browser Beginner Tips

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  24. Unlisted Features And Changes In X17

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  25. New to X17 - Dimension Line Snapping

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views