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27248 topics in this forum

  1. How to get good answers when you ask questions.

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.7k views

  2. Convert roof with living space below into barn style roof

    By thomhu,
    • 3 replies
    • 373 views

  3. Roof Struture vs. Ceiling Structure

    By Scotbow,
    • 0 replies
    • 82 views

  4. Confused Roof layers: Structure vs Surface

    By BrownTiger,
    • 11 replies
    • 5.2k views

  5. TRUSS HEEL HEIGHT not showing even after I rebuild the roof.

    By cjanderson66,   
    • 11 replies
    • 488 views

  6. E SIZE PLANS

    By winterdd,
    • 16 replies
    • 518 views

  7. What would constitute a "work product" from CA project?

    By telligence,
    • 4 replies
    • 374 views

  8. How to force Chief X17 to build this base corner blind cabinet?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 320 views

  9. Slab main floor on top of ICF foundation

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  10. Schedule of cad images

    By CoastlineFl,
    • 0 replies
    • 82 views

  11. Error #272033005

    By faithmerckel,
    • 3 replies
    • 329 views

  12. Library Import: Talavera tile

    By creatrix,   
    • 2 replies
    • 169 views

  13. plan file removed

    By MGCustom,
    • 0 replies
    • 114 views

  14. Unknown object making elevation windows huge

    By SC_drafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 268 views

  15. M5 (Pro or Max) MacBook Pro w CA17 (Current User Feedback Please!)

    By CUChris81,   
    • 3 replies
    • 247 views

  16. Does anyone have experience with the "Serious error occurred" - Error #272000999?

    By KrisAxUserX13,
    • 2 replies
    • 278 views

  17. NEW USER - Seeking advice: Best Mac Setup (2026)

    By CA_Russell,
    • 23 replies
    • 1.7k views

  18. Wall shows through exterior wall

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 4 replies
    • 279 views

  19. How to increase speed, reduce resource hogging? 16-core M3 Max MacBook Pro with 48GB ram is SLOW

    By ntiliff,
    • 16 replies
    • 3.1k views

  20. I-joist rafters with 2x6 tails - auto rebuild, how do I do it?

    By Hoff_Design,
    • 7 replies
    • 516 views

  21. How to save a new version of a plan mid-change in X17?

    By hyldahldesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 225 views

  22. Room Square footage

    By Artisan_TH,
    • 2 replies
    • 157 views

  23. X16 Align "Foundation to exterior of layer" no longer working?

    By toyotaracer247,
    • 6 replies
    • 403 views

  24. desktop/laptop

    By Treehouse2339,
    • 1 reply
    • 164 views

  25. Deck over foundation room. What is best way to represent floor/ceiling structure details?

    By TommyGsWorkshop,
    • 4 replies
    • 468 views