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  1. Simple Remodel Layout Setup - Tutorial

    By HumbleChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views

  2. VIDEO LESSON: Cantilevered Dormer

    By SNestor,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.6k views

  3. Hi everyone, is it possible for chief architect to change a staircase (as per pic) into a ramp, or other way to do a ramp like this?

    By Alfredarch,
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    • 499 views

  4. How to link bluetooth measurement tool with Chief on MacOs system?

    By MenuiserieCJV,   
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    • 2.9k views

  5. opening a new plan

    By chiefusersidnz,
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  6. cantilever truss

    By natmar,
    • 2 replies
    • 3k views

  7. Wall intersection priority

    By ChiefUserMDL,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views

  8. Rafter tails...

    By RicatRandM,
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    • 3.9k views

  9. Drywalling Over Openings in the Materials List

    By ChiefArmstrong,
    • 2 replies
    • 3k views

  10. Setting Floor Height for different buildings!?

    By Zoyvod,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.1k views

  11. Under Cabinet Lighting Made Simple

    By DMDesigns,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.7k views

  12. Crown moldding and soffit

    By 354147298086799,
    • 2 replies
    • 3k views

  13. Bay roof

    By Benzarch,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views

  14. SEE LINEWEIGHT

    By natmar,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views

  15. Number Formatting Macro from Chief Academy

    By ChiefArmstrong,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  16. Solid fill wall will not print in black and white.

    By Lilidesignbuild,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views

  17. Missing Tool Bar Dropdowns

    By sthieldesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.3k views

  18. Arch top cabinet

    By javatom,
    • 2 replies
    • 5.8k views

  19. Net texture

    By SulePeter,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.2k views

  20. Futsal

    By asau_carch,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3.7k views

  21. Working on the same plan at the same time? Not quite? But close?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.6k views

  22. Building Customer Railings in Chief Architect

    By DMDesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.7k views

  23. VIDEO LESSON: Add molding to a hood “fixture”

    By SNestor,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.4k views

  24. Cabinet Drawing in Layout Displaying DImensions

    By Gregg_Design,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

  25. Never Click 'Yes' when updating an Elevation View unless you have time to burn

    By kylejmarsh,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views