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  1. Appearance of plan walls under different layer sets

    By kwhitt,
    • 19 replies
    • 13.5k views

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

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 5 replies
    • 975 views

  3. Auto Dormer Wall Problems after creation

    By CareerChange,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.5k views

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

    By SteveBell,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  5. General software question...

    By PLANsLLC123,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.8k views

  6. Challenges with shower pony/glass walls

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

  7. import a .caproj file into X16

    By Gtomer,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  8. Renderings Issue

    By winterdd,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.8k views

  9. Retaining wall does not appear on foundation plan

    By Chief226,
    • 1 reply
    • 616 views

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

    By BlueHandle,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  11. Polyline molding-as-plumbing pipe length display

    By ChiefTesoroTX,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  12. Image Ghosting in Panoramic Views

    By Designers_Ink,   
    • 0 replies
    • 617 views

  13. N on north arrow rotates with layout rotation

    By SHCanada2,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 718 views

  15. Standing Seam Metal Roof

    By jtcapa1,
    • 9 replies
    • 3.3k views

  16. Adding or Modifying Layers in Layout

    By DHerb2014,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  17. Strange dimension behavior in X-17

    By Doug_N,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  18. Rendering Colours Look Different in Layout

    By KMarken,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  19. Mac specs

    By KendallDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  20. Right way to do ceiling strapping with autoframe?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.6k views

  22. Roof Overhangs not changing in X17

    By MikeR1969,
    • 2 replies
    • 948 views

  23. Eric, akna Solver in Overgaard AZ

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. Floor joist issue

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  25. Appliance in Cabinet Schedule ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 720 views