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Thank you Francois. I will check that out.

Thank you Chopsaw. I like that idea. I have no shortage of plans from built projects and like the dive-in approach you suggest. I appreciate your advice. Jonathan

Hi there. I'm a general contractor focusing primarily on large scale restorations. As a result I plan to use many of Chief's functions and I need to develop a fairly comprehensive understanding of the project. I studied architecture in college (not registered) but that was seconds before CADD became common. I have zero design software experience. I attended the introductory class in Idaho last summer but fell behind within the first half day and never caught up. The pace was far too fast and we covered too much ground. I ended up holing up in my hotel room and studying the second day. I have devoted a few hours a week the past 4-5 months on learning using the X8 user guide but haven't gotten much farther than the "Stucco Beach House"..... if I draw that one much more I will go nuts. I just don't seem to be catching on as fast I would like. I would like a structured learning program that I can undertake an hour or two per day until I learn the program. Does anyone know of good teachers or services outside Chief's programs who provide this? I see a few things online but don't know whether they are helpful or not. Many thanks in advance for any help. Jonathan Mills Mills Builders Inc.