General Q & A

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26935 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.5k views

  2. Window Style Palette

    By PitMan71,
    • 3 replies
    • 64 views

  3. Help size callout text (X17)

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 38 views

  4. Wall top and bottom inconsistancies.

    By Doug_N,
    • 4 replies
    • 125 views

  5. Foundation Wall with Floor Truss on Interior Ledge

    By LotzCC,
    • 0 replies
    • 29 views

  6. Suggestions for modeling 2nd story addition on garage (deck style, on posts)

    By mpetrucco,
    • 0 replies
    • 36 views

  7. automated scheduling of CAD DMS info

    By Brady33,
    • 4 replies
    • 141 views

  8. Automatic Foundation Tool Not Working

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 4 replies
    • 120 views

  9. Tips for Modeling Scandinavian Flush Eaves / Gable Roofs in Chief Architect?

    By cbehling,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  10. Small text in text box

    By NKDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 59 views

  11. Delete Key / Backspace fiasco

    By limitless8,   
    • 22 replies
    • 9.5k views

  12. Help with roof lines? Beginner unable to figure out the software...

    By idrivea911,
    • 2 replies
    • 149 views

  13. INQUIRY: Default(s)

    By CA_Russell,
    • 2 replies
    • 104 views

  14. Electrical Connections

    By Fotis1960,
    • 3 replies
    • 94 views

  15. Changing the floor of an element

    By AnkhRea,
    • 2 replies
    • 79 views

  16. Floor trusses between floors instead of i-joists

    By DQUser,
    • 1 reply
    • 97 views

  17. Anyone good enough with roofs to tell me what I'm doing wrong?

    By DustinCourtright,
    • 12 replies
    • 435 views

  18. NEW USER: Seeking guidance...

    By CA_Russell,
    • 5 replies
    • 322 views

  19. How do display countertop brackets in 2D plan as layer line style

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 121 views

  20. screen door transparency issue

    By CElder,
    • 3 replies
    • 202 views

  21. Angled doorway top corners to match roof slope

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 6 replies
    • 215 views

  22. Where does X17 pull "Item" information from in a fixture schedule?

    By LCDesign,   
    • 4 replies
    • 217 views

  23. 3D Viewer Server Down?

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 288 views

  24. Brick covers door moldings

    By winterdd,
    • 5 replies
    • 209 views

  25. Typical Wall Sections

    By clay1205,
    • 4 replies
    • 250 views