General Q & A

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26916 topics in this forum

  1. X16 Porch posts not lining up on both walls

    By elementsdesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  2. Manipulating Objects

    By winterdd,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  3. Mac Studio

    By djhplanning,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  4. Turn off update camera view X16

    By mscpbd,
    • 0 replies
    • 730 views

  5. Metal roofing & wall panels

    By Darcen,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  6. Why doesn't Chief autoframe 2x posts between un-mulled windows?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 912 views

  7. Dimension to lower part of shower pony wall

    By CoastlineFl,
    • 0 replies
    • 769 views

  8. Modern House with Flat Roof - Thoughts?

    By reedie2000,
    • 11 replies
    • 7.4k views

  9. Migrating to X16 from Interiors

    By Kbernard,
    • 1 reply
    • 836 views

  10. Basement below 1st Floor

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.4k views

  11. Lower Pony Wall line in plan view

    By mtldesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  12. Window Mullion setting

    By johnny,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.6k views

  13. Why horizontal girt/battens generated extra at mid wall

    By GeneDavis,
    • 0 replies
    • 758 views

  14. Deck Detail Suggestions

    By JenniferK,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. Extension lines in dimension touching walls

    By CJordanDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 929 views

  16. Creating Custom Vanity/Furniture

    By LMPDesign,
    • 14 replies
    • 4k views

  17. Problems with room def and second floor in garage/barn building

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 672 views

  18. mitered stairs

    By winterdd,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.9k views

  19. Is creating a plan database worth the effort?

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  20. CA Abilities, Structural Detailing and Other Questions

    By sclark,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  21. Need help drawing a specific roof correctly for an addition.

    By ARLLCDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  22. Roof platform for AC Condensers

    By stevebukowski,
    • 1 reply
    • 879 views

  23. Camera view closing and asking to save upon object delete?

    By ColePOC,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views

  24. Exterior Room

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  25. Is it possible to reduce the 'Tri-count' of models exported from Chief architect?

    By VHI_WMA,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views