General Q & A

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26619 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.3k views

  2. Hardware Lock dongle Chief Arch 10.0

    By Jhrost,
    • 13 replies
    • 602 views

  3. X17- 2D Symbols not matching 3D within Cab

    By Breezeway01,
    • 5 replies
    • 507 views

  4. Temporary Dimensions format

    By StillBlank,
    • 1 reply
    • 68 views

  5. How do I stop the library preview from displaying in Ray Trace mode?

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 3 replies
    • 90 views

  6. Brick Ledge Help

    By ESanchez7,
    • 0 replies
    • 59 views

  7. Recessed Floor System

    By 3DDesigner,
    • 4 replies
    • 158 views

  8. Help with Ceiling, Wall, and Railing

    By EuroDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 72 views

  9. Project File Browser Name

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 232 views

  10. Reinforced Concrete Frame Building (w/ masonry infill)

    By RogueDesigner,
    • 2 replies
    • 158 views

  11. Different wall heights on each side of furnished attic

    By meanwhile,
    • 6 replies
    • 307 views

  12. Heal height / baseline height

    By MidSouthClay,
    • 2 replies
    • 159 views

  13. X17 This Catalog is not available for you to download

    By Electromen,
    • 6 replies
    • 239 views

  14. Elevations

    By Merrittnew,
    • 0 replies
    • 108 views

  15. Show referenced file in elevation

    By JonHarrah,
    • 8 replies
    • 351 views

  16. Double brick wall with opening...

    By koreyd77,
    • 4 replies
    • 621 views

  17. Can't get back-to-back base cabinets to line up for kitchen island

    By Waterloo5099,
    • 4 replies
    • 187 views

  18. Door does not follow directives

    By SHCanada2,
    • 2 replies
    • 125 views

  19. "edit layout lines" tool not working X17

    By Designers_Edge,   
    • 4 replies
    • 202 views

  20. Floor Platform Issues...Joists running in to my wall.

    By NickK2025,
    • 1 reply
    • 122 views

  21. Cabinet Heights Calculations Help?

    By Frenchy1,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.8k views

  22. TOGGLE AND ADJUST SUNLIGHT OPTIONS GREY OUT

    By MLThompson,
    • 1 reply
    • 151 views

  23. Rotating chairs around a spline??

    By ArchiMiles,
    • 1 reply
    • 149 views

  24. Chief Architect Performance Limitations on Large-Scale Projects

    By portrait,
    • 1 reply
    • 298 views

  25. I can't find the revolve object in X-17

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 228 views