General Q & A

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  1. X17- 2D Symbols not matching 3D within Cab

    By Breezeway01,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. Temporary Dimensions format

    By StillBlank,
    • 1 reply
    • 450 views

  3. How do I stop the library preview from displaying in Ray Trace mode?

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 3 replies
    • 587 views

  4. Recessed Floor System

    By 3DDesigner,
    • 4 replies
    • 713 views

  5. Help with Ceiling, Wall, and Railing

    By EuroDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 388 views

  6. Wall, Ceiling and Railing Issue

    By EuroDesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 226 views

  7. Project File Browser Name

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 550 views

  8. Heal height / baseline height

    By MidSouthClay,
    • 2 replies
    • 630 views

  9. X17 This Catalog is not available for you to download

    By Electromen,
    • 6 replies
    • 806 views

  10. Show referenced file in elevation

    By JonHarrah,
    • 8 replies
    • 957 views

  11. Double brick wall with opening...

    By koreyd77,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

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

    By Waterloo5099,
    • 4 replies
    • 671 views

  13. Door does not follow directives

    By SHCanada2,
    • 2 replies
    • 412 views

  14. "edit layout lines" tool not working X17

    By Designers_Edge,   
    • 4 replies
    • 705 views

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

    By NickK2025,
    • 1 reply
    • 354 views

  16. TOGGLE AND ADJUST SUNLIGHT OPTIONS GREY OUT

    By MLThompson,
    • 1 reply
    • 410 views

  17. Rotating chairs around a spline??

    By ArchiMiles,
    • 1 reply
    • 367 views

  18. Chief Architect Performance Limitations on Large-Scale Projects

    By portrait,
    • 1 reply
    • 744 views

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

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 674 views

  20. Arc with Arrow, Radius Marker

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 3 replies
    • 693 views

  21. Gable over a 45 degree deck section

    By BakenUser,
    • 3 replies
    • 632 views

  22. Chief Architect compatability with 2020

    By goldfinchstyle,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  23. Deck framing does not generate.

    By Migaloo,
    • 2 replies
    • 493 views

  24. lighting

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
    • 411 views

  25. Cutting a door in half?

    By DJSSDB,
    • 2 replies
    • 473 views