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27132 topics in this forum

  1. Door does not follow directives

    By SHCanada2,
    • 2 replies
    • 351 views

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

    By Waterloo5099,
    • 4 replies
    • 505 views

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

    By NickK2025,
    • 1 reply
    • 291 views

  4. Different wall heights on each side of furnished attic

    By meanwhile,
    • 17 replies
    • 2.4k views

  5. Rotating chairs around a spline??

    By ArchiMiles,
    • 1 reply
    • 303 views

  6. TOGGLE AND ADJUST SUNLIGHT OPTIONS GREY OUT

    By MLThompson,
    • 1 reply
    • 351 views

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

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 521 views

  8. Arc with Arrow, Radius Marker

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 3 replies
    • 435 views

  9. "edit layout lines" tool not working X17

    By Designers_Edge,   
    • 4 replies
    • 524 views

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

    By RogueDesigner,
    • 5 replies
    • 805 views

  11. Red X's on Electrical Objects Problem

    By SC_drafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 560 views

  12. Gable over a 45 degree deck section

    By BakenUser,
    • 3 replies
    • 463 views

  13. Deck framing does not generate.

    By Migaloo,
    • 2 replies
    • 364 views

  14. lighting

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
    • 340 views

  15. Chief Architect compatability with 2020

    By goldfinchstyle,
    • 5 replies
    • 935 views

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

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 324 views

  17. Cutting a door in half?

    By DJSSDB,
    • 2 replies
    • 371 views

  18. Chief Architect Performance Limitations on Large-Scale Projects

    By portrait,
    • 1 reply
    • 631 views

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

    By meanwhile,
    • 0 replies
    • 245 views

  20. Library Object Macro Conflict With Plan Macro

    By MollyNDG,
    • 0 replies
    • 264 views

  21. Sun Analysis

    By cpsd2020,
    • 2 replies
    • 382 views

  22. Foundation Stem Cutout for Garage Doors

    By CoolHandLuke,
    • 3 replies
    • 402 views

  23. Pony wall display in saved plan views

    By LeeDrafter,   
    • 2 replies
    • 421 views

  24. Tray Ceiling Issue

    By winterdd,
    • 4 replies
    • 470 views

  25. Show referenced file in elevation

    By JonHarrah,
    • 8 replies
    • 781 views