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    mtldesigns's post in Error #272033005 was marked as the answer   
    Have you pulled the latest from the archive file?
     
    I'm not sure what version you have x16, 17...  Assuming your using windows, go to documents in Explorer.  There should be a Chief Architect Premier X?? Data folder, in this folder is a Archives Folder.  Here is where you 'll find the projects you been working where the autosaves and backups are.  I'd try opening the latest as see if this gets you back running again.
     
     
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    mtldesigns's post in Unknown object making elevation windows huge was marked as the answer   
    @SC_drafting
     
    Have you just tried blindly erasing by window out in the area?  Make sure all your layers are turned on not locked?  
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    mtldesigns's post in X16 upgrade to X17 was marked as the answer   
    @PitMan71
    The projects I was real close to being competed in X16, I finished in 16.  I did have a couple others started in 16, but then saved in 17, and I have not seen any issues thus far.
     
     
     
    That bears the question.. how many versions should we keep on our PCs?  I have 12-17.
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    mtldesigns's post in MODELING A METAL BUILDING was marked as the answer   
    I made it a symbol, then once its in your user library you can rotate it.  See the attached.
    make a symbol open symbol and rotate on the X axis don't forget to make it a 2D block Recording 2025-12-04 205110.mp4
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    mtldesigns's post in Room dividers termination points problem was marked as the answer   
    @KKBKeith
    Hi KKB...
     
    This is one of Chiefs week points IMO, invisible walls at a corner.  My work around is I draw two little room divider lines off of each end (circled in red), then connect with the main room divider line.  Some tweaking of the points to connect but it usually works well.
     
     
     


    Recording 2025-08-21 203606.mp4
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    mtldesigns's post in Line weights in PDF showing thicker than in Layout/ Plan was marked as the answer   
    When your in the plan mode or a section view (or even in layout), turn on the "Line Weights" and you should see what it will look like in the layout views.  This way, if they appear to thick or thin, you can adjust accordingly.

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    mtldesigns's post in Ceiling/Floor Structure. was marked as the answer   
    Did you build your flooring?

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    mtldesigns's post in Total Area in Chief was marked as the answer   
    See if this helps
     
    https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00285/restoring-the-living-area-label.html
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    mtldesigns's post in Different floor material areas was marked as the answer   
    Get used to material regions Keara.  A great tool for floors, walls where you have two material areas.
     
    In this case, go to the Build menu at the top, then to Floor - Material Region
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    mtldesigns's post in Roof Rafters? was marked as the answer   
    Hey Mark,
    Its been a long day on my end, so I hope I am understanding your question.  Are you trying to get what I showed in the attached??  If so, Roof Plane Specifications, Options> Cut : square

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    mtldesigns's post in Custom Muntins was marked as the answer   
    a cad block is the key.  I had drawn the new muntin's.. but forgot to covert to a cad block.  Once I did, the icon popped up.
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    mtldesigns's post in Boxed out exterior wall for windows - Looking for help to resolve some issues was marked as the answer   
    Jeff,
     
    Have your tried putting a shed room over this bump out?  It will have its own roof plane.  I wouldn't pull the wall down either, let it ride free.  When you set a roof plane, right above the windows (as you mentioned), the walls will come down on their own.       
     
     
    BTW, cannot open that path.  But that's ok, I don't need the file.