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27132 topics in this forum

  1. X17 - Can't change foundation height anymore? wtf?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  2. Herringbone tile pattern in X17

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

  3. Top Plate or Not Top Plate

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  4. Textures missing in x17

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  5. SNAP and GRID Settings. AND Moving Objects - Question

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 2 replies
    • 715 views

  6. What would be a reasonable amount of time to create room with furniture?

    By JRSaudermanu,
    • 2 replies
    • 714 views

  7. Help With Terrain and Roof Lines

    By Tryingtobezen,
    • 5 replies
    • 894 views

  8. Horizontal Fence Slats?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 640 views

  9. Pdf Printing

    By allaboutkitchens,
    • 2 replies
    • 666 views

  10. Filter Exterior Walls on separate layer to display or not display

    By wkenddad,
    • 1 reply
    • 484 views

  11. Subtracting 3d solids getting weird results

    By myrtsbnye,
    • 2 replies
    • 564 views

  12. Importing wall definitions in X17

    By jkrysak,
    • 2 replies
    • 590 views

  13. How to create vertical attic stairs?

    By PCIconstruction,
    • 1 reply
    • 589 views

  14. Elevation text and dimensions moving when "Reverse Plan" tool is used

    By jbur91,
    • 2 replies
    • 678 views

  15. Room Divider

    By 3DDesigner,   
    • 4 replies
    • 871 views

  16. Elevation Marker Formatting Question

    By JKEdmo,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.3k views

  17. Help Sizing Mulled Window Unit to Match Frame Size

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. material region doesn't appear in step down shower

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 5 replies
    • 743 views

  19. Help with wall height info

    By ChiefuserDYee,
    • 1 reply
    • 553 views

  20. import a .caproj file into X16

    By Gtomer,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  21. Auto Dormer Wall Problems after creation

    By CareerChange,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.2k views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  23. Retaining wall does not appear on foundation plan

    By Chief226,
    • 1 reply
    • 492 views

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

    By BlueHandle,
    • 4 replies
    • 915 views

  25. X17 bad start

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views