General Q & A

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26969 topics in this forum

  1. Door does not follow directives

    By SHCanada2,
    • 2 replies
    • 298 views

  2. "edit layout lines" tool not working X17

    By Designers_Edge,   
    • 4 replies
    • 449 views

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

    By NickK2025,
    • 1 reply
    • 252 views

  4. TOGGLE AND ADJUST SUNLIGHT OPTIONS GREY OUT

    By MLThompson,
    • 1 reply
    • 309 views

  5. Rotating chairs around a spline??

    By ArchiMiles,
    • 1 reply
    • 267 views

  6. Chief Architect Performance Limitations on Large-Scale Projects

    By portrait,
    • 1 reply
    • 565 views

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

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 459 views

  8. Arc with Arrow, Radius Marker

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 3 replies
    • 367 views

  9. Gable over a 45 degree deck section

    By BakenUser,
    • 3 replies
    • 393 views

  10. Chief Architect compatability with 2020

    By goldfinchstyle,
    • 5 replies
    • 698 views

  11. Deck framing does not generate.

    By Migaloo,
    • 2 replies
    • 315 views

  12. lighting

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
    • 286 views

  13. Cutting a door in half?

    By DJSSDB,
    • 2 replies
    • 322 views

  14. Common Documents

    By builtright3,
    • 3 replies
    • 613 views

  15. Changing Concrete walls to frame walls, installing slab on grade foundation below the walls

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 285 views

  16. Foundation Stem Cutout for Garage Doors

    By CoolHandLuke,
    • 3 replies
    • 347 views

  17. Locked Walls Move

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 5 replies
    • 463 views

  18. Shelf ceiling closet: hole through wall + how to frame against drywall

    By meanwhile,
    • 0 replies
    • 212 views

  19. Sun Analysis

    By cpsd2020,
    • 2 replies
    • 325 views

  20. Library Object Macro Conflict With Plan Macro

    By MollyNDG,
    • 0 replies
    • 234 views

  21. Pony wall display in saved plan views

    By LeeDrafter,   
    • 2 replies
    • 365 views

  22. Tray Ceiling Issue

    By winterdd,
    • 4 replies
    • 381 views

  23. As built floor plans for real estate listings

    By jmyers,
    • 17 replies
    • 5.1k views

  24. Hardware lock driver for Windows 10??

    By DennisKD,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  25. How are you using the Sharp drawer microwave? I have to manually insert.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 9 replies
    • 572 views