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26903 topics in this forum

  1. Converting old .pl1 models (2004) to latest Chief Architect format and Sketchup .skp

    By EricM11,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. Obscure Question Time...

    By HumbleChief,
    • 5 replies
    • 862 views

  3. Print File Size

    By Dhackworth,
    • 6 replies
    • 850 views

  4. Where is the standard louvered shuttter?

    By Ringos,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.4k views

  5. Layout printing problem

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 1 reply
    • 568 views

  6. Migrate to New Computer

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  7. Does X17 support editing newel placement in railings?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 764 views

  8. Auto Room Labels

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 1 reply
    • 617 views

  9. Detailing in Revit vs. Chief

    By GeneDavis,
    • 14 replies
    • 1.8k views

  10. x16

    By decorators3,   
    • 14 replies
    • 2.3k views

  11. Creat a new door from existing

    By Ringos,
    • 4 replies
    • 872 views

  12. Doorway Line Style

    By robdyck,
    • 2 replies
    • 805 views

  13. Can't figure out Temporary Dimension Settings

    By westvale,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views

  14. Note Schedule -> Room Schedule

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 13 replies
    • 4k views

  15. X16 running using RTX 3070 and camera views result in crashing frequently. Driver is 32.0.15.7602

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 650 views

  16. Interior Window Shutters

    By RobUSMC,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.9k views

  17. Wall layers lapping over each other

    By NZ-DESIGNER,   
    • 3 replies
    • 891 views

  18. Lighting issue

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 998 views

  19. ceiling joists won't mitre to roof plane

    By winterdd,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

  20. Cabinet schedules

    By VisualJoy,   
    • 1 reply
    • 591 views

  21. Pendant Light Search

    By lbalestri,
    • 2 replies
    • 708 views

  22. CUT SECTIONS HEIGHTS

    By mtldesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 727 views

  23. Copy-Paste detail explosion

    By Gawdzira,
    • 3 replies
    • 797 views

  24. Stair rail not connecting

    By AshleyRevive,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.4k views

  25. shadows are offset in layout elevation

    By deaconjj,
    • 16 replies
    • 4.5k views