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  1. Porch Wall Height

    By WayneG,
    • 1 reply
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  2. Hardie Panel work around...

    By JECORMIER,
    • 3 replies
    • 232 views

  3. 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
    • 236 views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 0 replies
    • 204 views

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

    By jamesharden,   
    • 0 replies
    • 281 views

  6. Pony Wall Plan Display "Trick"

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 839 views

  7. Project Browser Beginner Tips

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 3 replies
    • 632 views

  8. New to X17 - Dimension Line Snapping

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 2 replies
    • 768 views

  9. Unlisted Features And Changes In X17

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
    • 672 views

  10. Chief Architect And Cloud Issues

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 5 replies
    • 951 views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 799 views

  12. Tutorial dimensions

    By snelan,
    • 0 replies
    • 741 views

  13. How to Update a Camera View in Layout

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.8k views

  14. Gola Handles Guide

    By kat_euromax,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  15. Time Log Export

    By RickyP,   
    • 0 replies
    • 763 views

  16. Automation, Templates, Drawing Speed Tips & Tricks

    By jvirostko,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  17. Footing Load and Size Calculator

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  18. Number Formatting Macro from Chief Academy

    By ChiefArmstrong,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  19. *LIVE* recorded Intermediate Tutorial covering Chief Architect X16's rendering engine

    By Renerabbitt,
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    • 1.3k views

  20. Nvidia Canvas - AI 360 Panoramic

    By AlexLifespan,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  21. Solving The First Page Of Chief Architect Q&A July 7, 2024

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 917 views

  22. Free X16 HDRi Backgrounds

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 12 replies
    • 3.6k views

  23. How to make a point on the end of a molding

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  24. Hide Dimension Snap Lines / Markers

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  25. Exterior Rendering - Realistic Water and Reflection in Chief X15

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views