Tips & Techniques

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1. Updating Layouts

   By Joe_Carrick, October 18
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   • Joe_Carrick
   • October 18

2. Templates for layer sets

   By timARTdesign, August 5
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   • chiefjone9
   • October 16

3. Calculating Wall Surface Area in Elevation View

   By Sammie, October 10
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   • Joe_Carrick
   • October 10

4. Demolition Plans

   By Ben1976, September 30
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   • SHCanada2
   • September 30

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

   By Renerabbitt, July 3, 2022   

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   • know how to
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   • Renerabbitt
   • September 11

6. High Window Plan Display

   By JKEdmo, August 17
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   • JKEdmo
   • August 17

7. Macros, Ruby and page numbering hell

   By agentiskb, August 12   

   • macros
   • ruby code
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   • agentiskb
   • August 13

8. Terrain/Grade Lines in Elevations

   By SHCanada2, August 9
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   • SHCanada2
   • August 9

9. Plot Lines and layout

   By Kmanery, August 7
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   • Alaskan_Son
   • August 7

10. Porch Wall Height

    By WayneG, July 16
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    • WayneG
    • August 7

11. Sliding glass shower door for alcove bathtub

    By GeneDavis, August 2
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    • mtldesigns
    • August 3

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

    By blazeinc, July 28   

    • estimating
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    • blazeinc
    • July 28

13. 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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      • chief rendering
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      • grass
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    • Steve_Nyhof
    • July 28

14. Joining Roof Planes

    By PatMemphis, July 19
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    • mtldesigns
    • July 20

15. Hardie Panel work around...

    By JECORMIER, July 12
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    • JECORMIER
    • July 14

16. 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

17. Pony Wall Plan Display "Trick"

    By JKEdmo, June 11
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    • Steve_Nyhof
    • June 21

18. 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

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

    By jamesharden, June 17   

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    • estimating
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    • jamesharden
    • June 17

20. Chief Architect And Cloud Issues

    By Renerabbitt, April 20
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    • Janetcrouch
    • June 9

21. Project Browser Beginner Tips

    By Renerabbitt, June 6   

    • project browser
    • x17
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    • SHCanada2
    • June 9

22. Unlisted Features And Changes In X17

    By Renerabbitt, May 10
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    • Renerabbitt
    • May 28

23. New to X17 - Dimension Line Snapping

    By ComputerMaster86, May 10
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    • mtldesigns
    • May 18

24. Automation, Templates, Drawing Speed Tips & Tricks

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

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

    By Steve_Nyhof, December 28, 2022   

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    • grass
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    • 45 replies
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    • Steve_Nyhof
    • March 19