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Chief Architect Q&A and Open Forum - Designers Show #151

Welcome to The "Designers Show" by Chief Experts, where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!

In this lively and unscripted episode of The Designer Show, Renee Rabbit, Kevin Transue and Robin Rigby-Fisher take over while Dan Baumann and John Schrader are away for a Live Chief Training in Rockville—and the result is an insightful, tip-packed session all about designing stairs in Chief Architect X17. From clever uses of winders and tread settings to advanced railing customization and molding hacks, you'll walk away with real-world solutions to real-world stair problems.

They also break down powerful new X17 features, including:

  • Plan Display controls for multi-story stair visibility

  • Stair library tricks for fast placement

  • Custom stringers, planter-style stairs, and more

 

Whether you're an architect, home designer, or Chief power user, this episode is loaded with smart workflows and time-saving gems.

 

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How to create wildly custom stairs using winders and shape tools

  • The difference between railings on stairs vs. manual railings—and why it matters

  • How to build realistic nosings and moldings using cabinets and symbols

  • Using stair components as modeling tools beyond just stair design

  • New X17 features that simplify stair visibility across floor levels

  • Tips on using library-saved stair setups and custom railing components

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📆 Upcoming Events:

  • Next Live Show – June 6, 2025:
    A full breakdown of X17’s project management tools and more in-depth features.

 

 

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