General Q & A

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26623 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.3k views

  2. Different wall heights on each side of furnished attic

    By meanwhile,
    • 9 replies
    • 400 views

  3. Stirrup auto count on reinforced concrete structures

    By IvanCyr,
    • 2 replies
    • 122 views

  4. How to Model a Dormer Balcony/Walkout

    By cbehling,
    • 2 replies
    • 120 views

  5. Hardware Lock dongle Chief Arch 10.0

    By Jhrost,
    • 15 replies
    • 737 views

  6. Red X's on Electrical Objects Problem

    By SC_drafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 236 views

  7. Inconsistent measurements for windows and doors

    By SC_drafting,
    • 3 replies
    • 129 views

  8. Elevations

    By Merrittnew,
    • 2 replies
    • 185 views

  9. Strange foundation

    By Evolution,
    • 1 reply
    • 113 views

  10. Brick Ledge Help

    By ESanchez7,
    • 1 reply
    • 134 views

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

    By Breezeway01,
    • 5 replies
    • 556 views

  12. Temporary Dimensions format

    By StillBlank,
    • 1 reply
    • 119 views

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

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 3 replies
    • 146 views

  14. Recessed Floor System

    By 3DDesigner,
    • 4 replies
    • 202 views

  15. Help with Ceiling, Wall, and Railing

    By EuroDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 103 views

  16. Project File Browser Name

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 261 views

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

    By RogueDesigner,
    • 2 replies
    • 181 views

  18. Heal height / baseline height

    By MidSouthClay,
    • 2 replies
    • 183 views

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

    By Electromen,
    • 6 replies
    • 274 views

  20. Show referenced file in elevation

    By JonHarrah,
    • 8 replies
    • 380 views

  21. Double brick wall with opening...

    By koreyd77,
    • 4 replies
    • 633 views

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

    By Waterloo5099,
    • 4 replies
    • 196 views

  23. Door does not follow directives

    By SHCanada2,
    • 2 replies
    • 137 views

  24. "edit layout lines" tool not working X17

    By Designers_Edge,   
    • 4 replies
    • 209 views

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

    By NickK2025,
    • 1 reply
    • 130 views