Tips & Techniques

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803 topics in this forum

  1. Terrain/Grade Lines in Elevations

    By SHCanada2,
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  2. Plot Lines and layout

    By Kmanery,
    • 1 reply
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  3. Porch Wall Height

    By WayneG,
    • 4 replies
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  4. Sliding glass shower door for alcove bathtub

    By GeneDavis,
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  5. Joining Roof Planes

    By PatMemphis,
    • 3 replies
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  6. Hardie Panel work around...

    By JECORMIER,
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  7. 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,
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  8. Pony Wall Plan Display "Trick"

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
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  9. X17 Project Management - - The Way I Use It And Now Really Enjoy It.

    By Steve_Nyhof,
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  10. Common Estimating Mistakes When Using Chief Architect Plans (And How to Avoid Them)

    By jamesharden,   
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  11. Chief Architect And Cloud Issues

    By Renerabbitt,
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  12. Project Browser Beginner Tips

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 3 replies
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  13. Unlisted Features And Changes In X17

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
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  14. New to X17 - Dimension Line Snapping

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 2 replies
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  15. Automation, Templates, Drawing Speed Tips & Tricks

    By jvirostko,
    • 4 replies
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  16. Twinmotion, Better grass and Rendering made easy 1 2

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 45 replies
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  17. Free X16 HDRi Backgrounds

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 12 replies
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  18. Find where you've used a wall type

    By TopagnaOverlook,
    • 9 replies
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  19. How To: Porch Extension- 2 Methods for Dynamic and Automatic Porch Extensions With Example Plan and Instructions

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
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  20. Tutorial dimensions

    By snelan,
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  21. How to Update a Camera View in Layout

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 9 replies
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  22. Gola Handles Guide

    By kat_euromax,
    • 4 replies
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  23. Shadow Bead / Floating Drywall Technique

    By Adrean,   
    • 16 replies
    • 11k views

  24. Time Log Export

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
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