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1. VIDEO LESSON: How to create a Porch with an Arch in the Gable End

   By SNestor, June 25, 2019
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   • SNestor
   • June 26, 2019

2. dormer

   By LouisF, July 24, 2017
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   • LouisF
   • July 26, 2017

3. VIDEO LESSON: How To - Window/Door Lintels

   By SNestor, November 21, 2019
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   • SNestor
   • January 24, 2020

4. Box Scale in SPV label

   By Renerabbitt, December 19, 2020
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   • Alaskan_Son
   • December 19, 2020

5. Door Material different from drawer material

   By MWright, February 15, 2019
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   • vedika31
   • March 9, 2019

6. Floor without walls

   By MyHome01, January 15, 2021
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   • rgardner
   • January 15, 2021

7. Resolving Floor Sheathing for reverse brick ledge foundation

   By CSArchitecture, May 19, 2021   

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   • AvoyeDesign
   • April 6, 2022

8. Simple Remodel Layout Setup - Tutorial

   By HumbleChief, August 10, 2023
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   • JKEdmo
   • August 16, 2023

9. VIDEO LESSON: Cantilevered Dormer

   By SNestor, February 2, 2021
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   • ricatic
   • February 22, 2021

10. 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, July 10, 2025
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    • glennw
    • July 12, 2025

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

    By MenuiserieCJV, February 2, 2021   

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    • MenuiserieCJV
    • February 17, 2021

12. opening a new plan

    By chiefusersidnz, August 11, 2023
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    • chiefusersidnz
    • August 15, 2023

13. ceiling finish

    By Benzarch, June 25
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    • Kbird1
    • July 5

14. cantilever truss

    By natmar, April 4, 2016
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    • michaelgia
    • April 6, 2016

15. Wall intersection priority

    By ChiefUserMDL, December 1, 2020   

    • intersection
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    • ChiefUserMDL
    • December 1, 2020

16. Rafter tails...

    By RicatRandM, December 21, 2020
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    • robdyck
    • December 21, 2020

17. Drywalling Over Openings in the Materials List

    By ChiefArmstrong, September 13, 2019
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    • Kbird1
    • September 14, 2019

18. Setting Floor Height for different buildings!?

    By Zoyvod, June 29, 2019
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    • Zoyvod
    • June 29, 2019

19. Under Cabinet Lighting Made Simple

    By DMDesigns, May 30, 2018   

    • under cabinet lighting
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    • Dennis_Gavin
    • June 14, 2018

20. Crown moldding and soffit

    By 354147298086799, May 3, 2019
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    • Chopsaw
    • May 3, 2019

21. Bay roof

    By Benzarch, October 18, 2023
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    • mthd97
    • November 10, 2023

22. SEE LINEWEIGHT

    By natmar, November 30, 2017
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    • natmar
    • November 30, 2017

23. Number Formatting Macro from Chief Academy

    By ChiefArmstrong, August 30, 2024
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    • Roost-Arch
    • September 4, 2024

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

    By Lilidesignbuild, March 6, 2019
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • March 6, 2019

25. Missing Tool Bar Dropdowns

    By sthieldesign, October 25, 2021
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    • sthieldesign
    • October 25, 2021