General Q & A

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27177 topics in this forum

  1. How to get good answers when you ask questions.

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.6k views

  2. Can the Roof Fascia and Shadow board line up at the top?

    By PitMan71,
    • 1 reply
    • 965 views

  3. Wrap around balcony roof problems

    By MackenzieBaker,
    • 2 replies
    • 196 views

  4. ROOF CONNECTION ISSUE

    By Yvette_Hall_07,
    • 1 reply
    • 89 views

  5. Wall Intersection Issue

    By Chief-007,
    • 3 replies
    • 157 views

  6. This is not exactly what I had in mind.

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 7 replies
    • 397 views

  7. Layout loses associatated CAD files when downloading from Dropbox to a different Computer.

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 4 replies
    • 518 views

  8. Insulation wall hatching

    By PLANSAHEAD,   
    • 1 reply
    • 102 views

  9. Automatic & Manual Dimensions

    By PJS-59,   
    • 5 replies
    • 201 views

  10. Project Tracking Software

    By CallbecksHHBC,   
    • 0 replies
    • 91 views

  11. Line weights in PDF showing thicker than in Layout/ Plan

    By FairOaksStudio,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views

  12. DECK RAILING

    By cjanderson66,   
    • 4 replies
    • 237 views

  13. NEW USER - Seeking advice: Best Mac Setup (2026)

    By CA_Russell,
    • 20 replies
    • 1.2k views

  14. Truss Webbing

    By QualicoreHomes,
    • 5 replies
    • 273 views

  15. Textures Not Showing Up For Some Elevations

    By deesee,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.6k views

  16. Bay window roof

    By tbuck1db,
    • 0 replies
    • 96 views

  17. OBJECT LAYER NOT HIGHLIGHTED WHEN SELECTED

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 2 replies
    • 130 views

  18. Wall End Problem - Layer Wrap

    By JKEdmo,
    • 3 replies
    • 185 views

  19. Exterior Wall material ghosting into interior view in 3D

    By mholley,   
    • 2 replies
    • 166 views

  20. PRINT PREVIEW SCREWEY

    By Evolution,
    • 1 reply
    • 101 views

  21. (Shift) Key + (=) Key Hotkey in Chief Architect X17

    By ComputerMaster86,   
    • 6 replies
    • 568 views

  22. Angled Bird Box Roof

    By PitMan71,
    • 4 replies
    • 192 views

  23. Missing Roof

    By heedaf,
    • 1 reply
    • 232 views

  24. Help with Plantation Shutters

    By SuzLeigh,
    • 2 replies
    • 184 views

  25. Plan going blank mid-use?

    By susistrothman,
    • 0 replies
    • 134 views