General Q & A

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27043 topics in this forum

  1. Slab with footing elevation help

    By jacpdx,   
    • 5 replies
    • 217 views

  2. Inserting a truss that has been modified in CAD Detail Management into my plan

    By REOWENJR,
    • 5 replies
    • 224 views

  3. Material Help - Complicated Tile Pattern

    By Student2025,
    • 4 replies
    • 261 views

  4. Terrain boundary option not showing when trying to convert a polyline

    By timelliott,
    • 2 replies
    • 172 views

  5. Chamfered door

    By winterdd,
    • 6 replies
    • 209 views

  6. Mystery roof type

    By SC_drafting,
    • 11 replies
    • 372 views

  7. Help fix corner display. A porch attic wall is fouling things up.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 0 replies
    • 94 views

  8. site plans and books

    By bkjernis,
    • 3 replies
    • 225 views

  9. Odd behavior with Ancient Chief Architecture V10.08b (circa 2006)

    By jmmilner,   
    • 1 reply
    • 141 views

  10. Two working places, files shared in a cloud

    By AnkhRea,
    • 2 replies
    • 228 views

  11. The diffrence between Chief 13 and Chief 17

    By ChiefTCA,
    • 1 reply
    • 161 views

  12. Post a plan from X17 project management

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 151 views

  13. retaining walls around door in foundation

    By Jambruins,
    • 1 reply
    • 136 views

  14. ceiling plane not showing in 3D

    By K-Lynn,
    • 8 replies
    • 414 views

  15. WINDOW LABELS

    By Mark1956,
    • 2 replies
    • 154 views

  16. Unable to get trusses to generate. Something wrong with the room def in "attic" area.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 0 replies
    • 135 views

  17. X17 Window Parts

    By JonathanK,
    • 1 reply
    • 153 views

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

    By CA_Russell,
    • 8 replies
    • 411 views

  19. x17 Upgrade Seems to Really Slow Down My Computer

    By A_Joseph_PE,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  20. CAD DETAILS

    By decorators3,   
    • 7 replies
    • 652 views

  21. Manual Dimensions Toggle

    By Seadust,
    • 2 replies
    • 168 views

  22. CA is not performing correctly

    By TSutton,
    • 1 reply
    • 155 views

  23. DWG IMPORTED

    By decorators3,   
    • 24 replies
    • 835 views

  24. Color change in walkthhroughs

    By Dershem,
    • 4 replies
    • 271 views

  25. Time tracker?

    By CUBRAD,
    • 3 replies
    • 230 views