General Q & A

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27637 topics in this forum

  1. Inconsistent measurements for windows and doors

    By SC_drafting,
    • 3 replies
    • 816 views

  2. Elevations

    By Merrittnew,
    • 2 replies
    • 650 views

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

    By Breezeway01,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  4. Temporary Dimensions format

    By StillBlank,
    • 1 reply
    • 569 views

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

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 3 replies
    • 876 views

  6. Recessed Floor System

    By 3DDesigner,
    • 4 replies
    • 887 views

  7. Help with Ceiling, Wall, and Railing

    By EuroDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 469 views

  8. Wall, Ceiling and Railing Issue

    By EuroDesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 300 views

  9. Project File Browser Name

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 687 views

  10. Heal height / baseline height

    By MidSouthClay,
    • 2 replies
    • 811 views

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

    By Electromen,
    • 6 replies
    • 946 views

  12. Show referenced file in elevation

    By JonHarrah,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.2k views

  13. Double brick wall with opening...

    By koreyd77,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

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

    By Waterloo5099,
    • 4 replies
    • 826 views

  15. Door does not follow directives

    By SHCanada2,
    • 2 replies
    • 520 views

  16. "edit layout lines" tool not working X17

    By Designers_Edge,   
    • 4 replies
    • 872 views

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

    By NickK2025,
    • 1 reply
    • 439 views

  18. TOGGLE AND ADJUST SUNLIGHT OPTIONS GREY OUT

    By MLThompson,
    • 1 reply
    • 488 views

  19. Rotating chairs around a spline??

    By ArchiMiles,
    • 1 reply
    • 451 views

  20. Chief Architect Performance Limitations on Large-Scale Projects

    By portrait,
    • 1 reply
    • 850 views

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

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 852 views

  22. Arc with Arrow, Radius Marker

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 3 replies
    • 847 views

  23. Gable over a 45 degree deck section

    By BakenUser,
    • 3 replies
    • 766 views

  24. Chief Architect compatability with 2020

    By goldfinchstyle,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  25. Deck framing does not generate.

    By Migaloo,
    • 2 replies
    • 624 views