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27247 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.7k views

  2. Auto build roof issue

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 2 replies
    • 54 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 0 replies
    • 29 views

  4. E SIZE PLANS

    By winterdd,
    • 14 replies
    • 360 views

  5. Error #272033005

    By faithmerckel,
    • 3 replies
    • 176 views

  6. Library Import: Talavera tile

    By creatrix,   
    • 2 replies
    • 134 views

  7. plan file removed

    By MGCustom,
    • 0 replies
    • 75 views

  8. Unknown object making elevation windows huge

    By SC_drafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 235 views

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

    By CUChris81,   
    • 3 replies
    • 210 views

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

    By KrisAxUserX13,
    • 2 replies
    • 229 views

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

    By CA_Russell,
    • 23 replies
    • 1.6k views

  12. Wall shows through exterior wall

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 4 replies
    • 263 views

  13. Slab main floor on top of ICF foundation

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  14. 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

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

    By Hoff_Design,
    • 7 replies
    • 502 views

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

    By hyldahldesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 213 views

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

    By cjanderson66,   
    • 9 replies
    • 381 views

  18. Room Square footage

    By Artisan_TH,
    • 2 replies
    • 147 views

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

    By thomhu,
    • 2 replies
    • 337 views

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

    By toyotaracer247,
    • 6 replies
    • 395 views

  21. desktop/laptop

    By Treehouse2339,
    • 1 reply
    • 151 views

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

    By telligence,
    • 3 replies
    • 309 views

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

    By TommyGsWorkshop,
    • 4 replies
    • 463 views

  24. Managing Multiple concepts; Layers vs Files

    By woodwerdtx,
    • 7 replies
    • 482 views

  25. Ceiling treatments using molding

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 5 replies
    • 429 views