Tips & Techniques

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

   By Renerabbitt, July 3, 2022   

   • how do i
   • know how to
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     • instructions
     • help
   • 74 replies
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   • Renerabbitt
   • September 11

2. High Window Plan Display

   By JKEdmo, August 17
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   • JKEdmo
   • August 17

3. Macros, Ruby and page numbering hell

   By agentiskb, August 12   

   • macros
   • ruby code
   • 2 replies
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   • agentiskb
   • August 13

4. Terrain/Grade Lines in Elevations

   By SHCanada2, August 9
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   • SHCanada2
   • August 9

5. Templates for layer sets

   By timARTdesign, August 5
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   • Kbird1
   • August 8

6. Plot Lines and layout

   By Kmanery, August 7
   • 1 reply
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   • Alaskan_Son
   • August 7

7. Porch Wall Height

   By WayneG, July 16
   • 4 replies
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   • WayneG
   • August 7

8. Sliding glass shower door for alcove bathtub

   By GeneDavis, August 2
   • 4 replies
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   • mtldesigns
   • August 3

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

   By blazeinc, July 28   

   • estimating
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   • blazeinc
   • July 28

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

    By Steve_Nyhof, March 14, 2024   

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

11. Joining Roof Planes

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

12. Hardie Panel work around...

    By JECORMIER, July 12
    • 3 replies
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    • JECORMIER
    • July 14

13. 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

14. Pony Wall Plan Display "Trick"

    By JKEdmo, June 11
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    • Steve_Nyhof
    • June 21

15. 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

16. 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

17. Chief Architect And Cloud Issues

    By Renerabbitt, April 20
    • 5 replies
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    • Janetcrouch
    • June 9

18. Project Browser Beginner Tips

    By Renerabbitt, June 6   

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

19. Unlisted Features And Changes In X17

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

20. New to X17 - Dimension Line Snapping

    By ComputerMaster86, May 10
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    • mtldesigns
    • May 18

21. Automation, Templates, Drawing Speed Tips & Tricks

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

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

    By Steve_Nyhof, December 28, 2022   

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    • grass
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      • grass
      • twinmotion
      • rendering
      • twinmotion rendering
      • better renderings
    • 45 replies
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    • Steve_Nyhof
    • March 19

23. 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

24. Free X16 HDRi Backgrounds

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

25. Find where you've used a wall type

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