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

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 5 replies
    • 774 views

  2. Auto Dormer Wall Problems after creation

    By CareerChange,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.3k views

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

    By SteveBell,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  4. General software question...

    By PLANsLLC123,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.4k views

  5. Challenges with shower pony/glass walls

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  6. import a .caproj file into X16

    By Gtomer,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  7. Renderings Issue

    By winterdd,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.5k views

  8. Retaining wall does not appear on foundation plan

    By Chief226,
    • 1 reply
    • 505 views

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

    By BlueHandle,
    • 4 replies
    • 962 views

  10. Polyline molding-as-plumbing pipe length display

    By ChiefTesoroTX,
    • 3 replies
    • 847 views

  11. Image Ghosting in Panoramic Views

    By Designers_Ink,   
    • 0 replies
    • 495 views

  12. N on north arrow rotates with layout rotation

    By SHCanada2,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

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

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 583 views

  14. Standing Seam Metal Roof

    By jtcapa1,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.1k views

  15. Adding or Modifying Layers in Layout

    By DHerb2014,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  16. Strange dimension behavior in X-17

    By Doug_N,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.1k views

  17. Rendering Colours Look Different in Layout

    By KMarken,
    • 5 replies
    • 889 views

  18. Mac specs

    By KendallDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  19. Right way to do ceiling strapping with autoframe?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

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

  21. Roof Overhangs not changing in X17

    By MikeR1969,
    • 2 replies
    • 751 views

  22. Eric, akna Solver in Overgaard AZ

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

  23. Floor joist issue

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 3 replies
    • 912 views

  24. Appliance in Cabinet Schedule ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 582 views

  25. Electrical switches on islands

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.3k views