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  1. Dormer roof to extend past eave of main roof for decorative facade

    By SteveBell,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. General software question...

    By PLANsLLC123,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  3. Challenges with shower pony/glass walls

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  4. import a .caproj file into X16

    By Gtomer,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  5. Renderings Issue

    By winterdd,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.3k views

  6. Retaining wall does not appear on foundation plan

    By Chief226,
    • 1 reply
    • 471 views

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

    By BlueHandle,
    • 4 replies
    • 852 views

  8. Polyline molding-as-plumbing pipe length display

    By ChiefTesoroTX,
    • 3 replies
    • 754 views

  9. Image Ghosting in Panoramic Views

    By Designers_Ink,   
    • 0 replies
    • 449 views

  10. N on north arrow rotates with layout rotation

    By SHCanada2,
    • 4 replies
    • 917 views

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

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 529 views

  12. Standing Seam Metal Roof

    By jtcapa1,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.8k views

  13. Adding or Modifying Layers in Layout

    By DHerb2014,
    • 4 replies
    • 887 views

  14. Strange dimension behavior in X-17

    By Doug_N,
    • 6 replies
    • 978 views

  15. Rendering Colours Look Different in Layout

    By KMarken,
    • 5 replies
    • 809 views

  16. Mac specs

    By KendallDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 880 views

  17. Right way to do ceiling strapping with autoframe?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 980 views

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

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.3k views

  19. Roof Overhangs not changing in X17

    By MikeR1969,
    • 2 replies
    • 666 views

  20. Eric, akna Solver in Overgaard AZ

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 939 views

  21. Floor joist issue

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 3 replies
    • 761 views

  22. Appliance in Cabinet Schedule ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 524 views

  23. Electrical switches on islands

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.2k views

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

    By RogerPlansit,
    • 2 replies
    • 715 views

  25. ALBERTSON REMODEL

    By bkjernis,
    • 2 replies
    • 529 views