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  1. X7 Crashes -- while in/using Library

    By Kbird1,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  2. Chief Architect X6- Bad Image Error Notification

    By pinky-dbcc,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  3. Turning off walls from other floors

    By BnCKelley,
    • 2 replies
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  4. Where is the default setting for Terrain Elevation Data LABEL hidden?

    By Wynsong,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  5. Exterior Wall Termporary Dimensions

    By SallyMac52,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  6. What is Blue Rectangle?

    By Justryintodrawit,
    • 2 replies
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  7. Raised ceiling for headroom or shallower floor

    By robdyck,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  8. Current Cad Layer?

    By evergreen,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views

  9. Chiefarc.pat File

    By PLANSAHEAD,   
    • 3 replies
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  10. Remnants / Artifacts when deleting doors and walls.

    By Camatt,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  11. How do I create trim for windows with built up molding for top/bottom

    By mctabish,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  12. Chief Incredibly Slow After Updating Windows

    By ChiefOshkosh,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  13. Export layers to pdf file

    By bionical,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

  14. Drainage Plan

    By KAustin,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

  15. Moving Polyline Solids with Dimension Tools

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  16. X5 Install error

    By IvanCyr,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  17. Door Casing Molding

    By buildinthevoid,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

  18. Graspable Handrails?

    By j2narchitecture,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  19. Light lines and light fill inconsistency - light lines do not always transfer correctly tot he view detail

    By RobWhite,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  20. Walk out basement with retaining walls, grade not acting properly

    By myrtsbnye,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  21. Patterns For Material Region In Elevation

    By Dennis_Gavin,
    • 4 replies
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  22. Truss plate and ceiling joists New Zealand

    By ChiefUserGeoff,
    • 4 replies
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  23. Suggestion Inquiry? Cl. For Room Label Over Closet? Anyone Else Think That Might Save Time?

    By zowie123,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  24. Extra Height on Ceiling/Wall

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  25. Stair Height Vs Floor Height In X8

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views