What's New in Chief Architect X17

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

In this episode of the Designers Show, Chief Experts Dan, John, Kevin and Rene take a deep dive into the latest release of Chief Architect X17. From a completely revamped Project Browser to in-model 3D dimensioning, ganged electrical boxes, DWG import upgrades, and advanced lighting control—this episode is packed with features that streamline design workflows and boost productivity.

Whether you're a longtime Chief user or just diving into the software, this show brings practical tips, detailed walkthroughs, and real-world applications of everything X17 has to offer.

🔧 Highlights Covered:

X17 Project Browser: How it organizes your layouts, assets & backups
Temporary Dimensions in 3D: Model faster, smarter
Ganged outlets & switches: New for 2025
CAD Block workflow & DWG bulk imports
Custom toolbars with your own icons
Referencing As-Built vs. Proposed plans with floor overlays
Layout drag & drop + asset manager integrations
Setting high-res images on layouts
3D mouse tips for smoother modeling
Upcoming Pro Academy sneak peek

🗂️ Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & intro
01:30 – What’s new in X17 PDF & summary
07:45 – Pro Academy update
13:00 – Project Browser explained
17:00 – Modeless 3D cross-section editing
21:00 – Electrical gang boxes
24:00 – Toolbar customization
30:00 – DWG import & CAD workflows
40:00 – Lighting/dimming controls
47:00 – Referencing As-Built vs. Proposed
51:00 – Layout export images
56:00 – 3D Temporary Dimensions
63:00 – 3D mouse setup & hardware talk
66:00 – Closing thoughts

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What's New in Chief Architect X17 - Designers Show #152

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