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26808 topics in this forum

  1. Installed update Aug 22 and Chief won't open

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. New Idea To Export and Backup X17 Project Files Within The Project Manager? 1 2

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 40 replies
    • 8.4k views

  3. Why is the Material Structure Type so short, only 3 choices, CONCRETE/MASONRY/OTHER?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 0 replies
    • 850 views

  4. Framed cabinet door adjustments

    By Ryan_M,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.1k views

  5. Butt roof to Gable End Wall

    By NewUserSargent,
    • 20 replies
    • 2.1k views

  6. Duplex outlet placement on the end of a wall.

    By KKBKeith,
    • 2 replies
    • 927 views

  7. How to export layer sets in X17?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Chief Architect Catalogs pre X13

    By shingabiss,
    • 0 replies
    • 807 views

  9. Tips for Modeling Scandinavian Flush Eaves / Gable Roofs in Chief Architect?

    By cbehling,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  10. Tray Ceiling gone wild

    By IRDesign,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  11. Elevation Marker Alignment

    By PitMan71,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.1k views

  12. Partition Glass/Window wall

    By SUlrich,
    • 1 reply
    • 978 views

  13. Fascia & Soffit Issues

    By freemand18,
    • 2 replies
    • 918 views

  14. Automatic framing keeps framing 24" o.c.

    By Japyhala0,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. Construction Detail Template

    By martinconst,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Plan Macros in Layout File

    By chrismac,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  17. unable to make a copy

    By SHCanada2,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  18. 3D view missing a lot.

    By ubiscuit,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  19. Room dividers termination points problem

    By KKBKeith,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.2k views

  20. Layer Painter - Release

    By PitMan71,
    • 3 replies
    • 783 views

  21. Dimension Settings

    By TDS_Drafting,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.6k views

  22. Doors Interior Vs. Exterior

    By PitMan71,
    • 4 replies
    • 727 views

  23. Slab at top of stem wall detail

    By Dimatt,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. Finish exterior end wall

    By plannedRITE,
    • 3 replies
    • 843 views

  25. Macro's Help - Ceiling Height

    By dbsteve,
    • 1 reply
    • 345 views