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

    By BlueHandle,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  2. Polyline molding-as-plumbing pipe length display

    By ChiefTesoroTX,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  3. Image Ghosting in Panoramic Views

    By Designers_Ink,   
    • 0 replies
    • 657 views

  4. N on north arrow rotates with layout rotation

    By SHCanada2,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

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

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 755 views

  6. Standing Seam Metal Roof

    By jtcapa1,
    • 9 replies
    • 3.6k views

  7. Adding or Modifying Layers in Layout

    By DHerb2014,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  8. Strange dimension behavior in X-17

    By Doug_N,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views

  9. Rendering Colours Look Different in Layout

    By KMarken,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. Mac specs

    By KendallDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  11. Right way to do ceiling strapping with autoframe?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

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

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.8k views

  13. Roof Overhangs not changing in X17

    By MikeR1969,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  14. Eric, akna Solver in Overgaard AZ

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. Floor joist issue

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Appliance in Cabinet Schedule ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 768 views

  17. Electrical switches on islands

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By RogerPlansit,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  19. ALBERTSON REMODEL

    By bkjernis,
    • 2 replies
    • 754 views

  20. Second Floor Plate Height Locked

    By DennisL,
    • 1 reply
    • 704 views

  21. X14 crashes every time I Select Material from Library

    By somearchitect,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  22. Can't modify polysolid

    By DeLayDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  23. Temporary Dimensions Something Not Right

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  24. Missing Spec Box / Floor missing

    By Designcenter,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. Layout Issues

    By Chiefnewell,
    • 3 replies
    • 964 views