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27199 topics in this forum

  1. Renderings Issue

    By winterdd,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.5k views

  2. Retaining wall does not appear on foundation plan

    By Chief226,
    • 1 reply
    • 501 views

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

    By BlueHandle,
    • 4 replies
    • 949 views

  4. Polyline molding-as-plumbing pipe length display

    By ChiefTesoroTX,
    • 3 replies
    • 841 views

  5. Image Ghosting in Panoramic Views

    By Designers_Ink,   
    • 0 replies
    • 491 views

  6. N on north arrow rotates with layout rotation

    By SHCanada2,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

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

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 575 views

  8. Standing Seam Metal Roof

    By jtcapa1,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.1k views

  9. Adding or Modifying Layers in Layout

    By DHerb2014,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  10. Strange dimension behavior in X-17

    By Doug_N,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.1k views

  11. Rendering Colours Look Different in Layout

    By KMarken,
    • 5 replies
    • 881 views

  12. Mac specs

    By KendallDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 983 views

  13. Right way to do ceiling strapping with autoframe?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

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

  15. Roof Overhangs not changing in X17

    By MikeR1969,
    • 2 replies
    • 743 views

  16. Eric, akna Solver in Overgaard AZ

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

  17. Floor joist issue

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 3 replies
    • 908 views

  18. Appliance in Cabinet Schedule ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 580 views

  19. Electrical switches on islands

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By RogerPlansit,
    • 2 replies
    • 782 views

  21. ALBERTSON REMODEL

    By bkjernis,
    • 2 replies
    • 573 views

  22. Second Floor Plate Height Locked

    By DennisL,
    • 1 reply
    • 510 views

  23. X14 crashes every time I Select Material from Library

    By somearchitect,
    • 2 replies
    • 735 views

  24. Can't modify polysolid

    By DeLayDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 810 views

  25. Temporary Dimensions Something Not Right

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 3 replies
    • 832 views