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27461 topics in this forum

  1. Wall, Ceiling and Railing Issue

    By EuroDesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 248 views

  2. Elevations

    By Merrittnew,
    • 2 replies
    • 576 views

  3. Heal height / baseline height

    By MidSouthClay,
    • 2 replies
    • 693 views

  4. Recessed Floor System

    By 3DDesigner,
    • 4 replies
    • 752 views

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

    By Electromen,
    • 6 replies
    • 846 views

  6. Door does not follow directives

    By SHCanada2,
    • 2 replies
    • 457 views

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

    By Waterloo5099,
    • 4 replies
    • 714 views

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

    By NickK2025,
    • 1 reply
    • 380 views

  9. Different wall heights on each side of furnished attic

    By meanwhile,
    • 17 replies
    • 3.3k views

  10. Rotating chairs around a spline??

    By ArchiMiles,
    • 1 reply
    • 391 views

  11. TOGGLE AND ADJUST SUNLIGHT OPTIONS GREY OUT

    By MLThompson,
    • 1 reply
    • 421 views

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

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 743 views

  13. Arc with Arrow, Radius Marker

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 3 replies
    • 755 views

  14. "edit layout lines" tool not working X17

    By Designers_Edge,   
    • 4 replies
    • 745 views

  15. Reinforced Concrete Frame Building (w/ masonry infill)

    By RogueDesigner,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. Red X's on Electrical Objects Problem

    By SC_drafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 758 views

  17. Gable over a 45 degree deck section

    By BakenUser,
    • 3 replies
    • 674 views

  18. Deck framing does not generate.

    By Migaloo,
    • 2 replies
    • 539 views

  19. lighting

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
    • 437 views

  20. Chief Architect compatability with 2020

    By goldfinchstyle,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  21. Changing Concrete walls to frame walls, installing slab on grade foundation below the walls

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 436 views

  22. Cutting a door in half?

    By DJSSDB,
    • 2 replies
    • 513 views

  23. Chief Architect Performance Limitations on Large-Scale Projects

    By portrait,
    • 1 reply
    • 771 views

  24. Shelf ceiling closet: hole through wall + how to frame against drywall

    By meanwhile,
    • 0 replies
    • 343 views

  25. Library Object Macro Conflict With Plan Macro

    By MollyNDG,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views