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  1. Help with wall height info

    By ChiefuserDYee,
    • 1 reply
    • 470 views

  2. import a .caproj file into X16

    By Gtomer,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  3. Auto Dormer Wall Problems after creation

    By CareerChange,   
    • 4 replies
    • 721 views

  4. How to change Chief X17 so it opens without need to open as administrator?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.1k views

  5. Retaining wall does not appear on foundation plan

    By Chief226,
    • 1 reply
    • 431 views

  6. How do I get Chief Architect X17 to show decimal feet for room dimensions?

    By BlueHandle,
    • 4 replies
    • 763 views

  7. X17 bad start

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  8. Image Ghosting in Panoramic Views

    By Designers_Ink,   
    • 0 replies
    • 411 views

  9. General software question...

    By PLANsLLC123,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. Renderings Issue

    By winterdd,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.2k views

  11. How do I get electrical symbols to place on a straight half wall?

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 481 views

  12. N on north arrow rotates with layout rotation

    By SHCanada2,
    • 4 replies
    • 825 views

  13. Polyline molding-as-plumbing pipe length display

    By ChiefTesoroTX,
    • 3 replies
    • 705 views

  14. Adding or Modifying Layers in Layout

    By DHerb2014,
    • 4 replies
    • 794 views

  15. Challenges with shower pony/glass walls

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  16. Manual Wall Intersection Cleanups

    By PitMan71,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.3k views

  17. Strange dimension behavior in X-17

    By Doug_N,
    • 6 replies
    • 885 views

  18. Rendering Colours Look Different in Layout

    By KMarken,
    • 5 replies
    • 735 views

  19. Dimensioning Question (X17)

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  20. Floor joist issue

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 3 replies
    • 697 views

  21. Roof Overhangs not changing in X17

    By MikeR1969,
    • 2 replies
    • 596 views

  22. Mac specs

    By KendallDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 794 views

  23. Eric, akna Solver in Overgaard AZ

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 868 views

  24. Appliance in Cabinet Schedule ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 481 views

  25. Right way to do ceiling strapping with autoframe?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 879 views