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26863 topics in this forum

  1. Retaining wall does not appear on foundation plan

    By Chief226,
    • 1 reply
    • 420 views

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

    By BlueHandle,
    • 4 replies
    • 741 views

  3. Polyline molding-as-plumbing pipe length display

    By ChiefTesoroTX,
    • 3 replies
    • 694 views

  4. Image Ghosting in Panoramic Views

    By Designers_Ink,   
    • 0 replies
    • 392 views

  5. N on north arrow rotates with layout rotation

    By SHCanada2,
    • 4 replies
    • 803 views

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

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 466 views

  7. Standing Seam Metal Roof

    By jtcapa1,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.6k views

  8. Adding or Modifying Layers in Layout

    By DHerb2014,
    • 4 replies
    • 767 views

  9. Strange dimension behavior in X-17

    By Doug_N,
    • 6 replies
    • 858 views

  10. Rendering Colours Look Different in Layout

    By KMarken,
    • 5 replies
    • 712 views

  11. Mac specs

    By KendallDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 770 views

  12. Right way to do ceiling strapping with autoframe?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 857 views

  13. How come drywall doesn't show up when there is a doorway? See attached pic.

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views

  14. Roof Overhangs not changing in X17

    By MikeR1969,
    • 2 replies
    • 575 views

  15. Eric, akna Solver in Overgaard AZ

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 841 views

  16. Floor joist issue

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 3 replies
    • 662 views

  17. Appliance in Cabinet Schedule ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 470 views

  18. Electrical switches on islands

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 8 replies
    • 1k views

  19. corner base cabinet bi-fold doors show as open

    By RogerPlansit,
    • 2 replies
    • 620 views

  20. ALBERTSON REMODEL

    By bkjernis,
    • 2 replies
    • 474 views

  21. Second Floor Plate Height Locked

    By DennisL,
    • 1 reply
    • 425 views

  22. X14 crashes every time I Select Material from Library

    By somearchitect,
    • 2 replies
    • 566 views

  23. Can't modify polysolid

    By DeLayDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 668 views

  24. Temporary Dimensions Something Not Right

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 3 replies
    • 678 views

  25. Missing Spec Box / Floor missing

    By Designcenter,
    • 3 replies
    • 696 views