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27105 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.6k views

  2. New Idea To Export and Backup X17 Project Files Within The Project Manager? 1 2

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 43 replies
    • 9.8k views

  3. X17 temporary dimension display question

    By MtGipe,
    • 2 replies
    • 173 views

  4. Removing toe kick from vanity for knee space?

    By jbur91,
    • 2 replies
    • 69 views

  5. The diffrence between Chief 13 and Chief 17

    By ChiefTCA,
    • 9 replies
    • 475 views

  6. File Management for version 17

    By Mona_Sh,
    • 4 replies
    • 256 views

  7. Exterior Walls Don't update When windows move

    By mholley,   
    • 4 replies
    • 199 views

  8. Text leaders arrows jumping into blank space

    By PitMan71,
    • 5 replies
    • 207 views

  9. Select layout pages to include in table

    By conwaynorth1,
    • 4 replies
    • 155 views

  10. Walk me through SAVE AS in project management mode please

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 611 views

  11. Garage Door Hardware

    By AbeLopez,
    • 0 replies
    • 60 views

  12. Apartment Stairwell with Landings - Main to Third Floor

    By StephenM,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.4k views

  13. This is not exactly what I had in mind.

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 5 replies
    • 232 views

  14. Sizing GPS Data

    By heedaf,   
    • 6 replies
    • 220 views

  15. Layout loses associatated CAD files when downloading from Dropbox to a different Computer.

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 3 replies
    • 429 views

  16. Standard view shadows on Mac

    By Steve-C,
    • 2 replies
    • 175 views

  17. Cadmouse + macOS

    By tomm11,
    • 0 replies
    • 79 views

  18. Working plan view floor levels don't properly align with the level above or below?

    By GHArchitect,
    • 2 replies
    • 114 views

  19. HOW DO I CREATE A NON STD PLUMBING DRAWER FOR MY FLOATING VANITY?

    By Atelier,
    • 2 replies
    • 169 views

  20. Why dormer end walls don't show siding?

    By Skip_D,
    • 5 replies
    • 141 views

  21. Floating Linear Fireplace HELP

    By Atelier,
    • 2 replies
    • 484 views

  22. Cathedral ceiling framing Issue

    By A-claycomb,
    • 5 replies
    • 203 views

  23. File Management

    By Chief_George,
    • 0 replies
    • 95 views

  24. Boxed Soffit Issue

    By PitMan71,
    • 10 replies
    • 393 views

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

    By Hoff_Design,
    • 6 replies
    • 230 views