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  1. Walkthrough in framing overview mode

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 40 replies
    • 8.9k views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 0 replies
    • 873 views

  5. Framed cabinet door adjustments

    By Ryan_M,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  6. Butt roof to Gable End Wall

    By NewUserSargent,
    • 20 replies
    • 2.3k views

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

    By KKBKeith,
    • 2 replies
    • 975 views

  8. How to export layer sets in X17?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. Chief Architect Catalogs pre X13

    By shingabiss,
    • 0 replies
    • 827 views

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

    By cbehling,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  11. Tray Ceiling gone wild

    By IRDesign,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  12. Elevation Marker Alignment

    By PitMan71,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.2k views

  13. Partition Glass/Window wall

    By SUlrich,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  14. Fascia & Soffit Issues

    By freemand18,
    • 2 replies
    • 953 views

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

    By Japyhala0,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  16. Construction Detail Template

    By martinconst,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  17. Plan Macros in Layout File

    By chrismac,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  18. unable to make a copy

    By SHCanada2,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  19. 3D view missing a lot.

    By ubiscuit,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  20. Room dividers termination points problem

    By KKBKeith,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.2k views

  21. Layer Painter - Release

    By PitMan71,
    • 3 replies
    • 824 views

  22. Dimension Settings

    By TDS_Drafting,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.7k views

  23. Doors Interior Vs. Exterior

    By PitMan71,
    • 4 replies
    • 776 views

  24. Slab at top of stem wall detail

    By Dimatt,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  25. Finish exterior end wall

    By plannedRITE,
    • 3 replies
    • 897 views