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. Wrap around balcony roof problems

    By MackenzieBaker,
    • 2 replies
    • 186 views

  3. ROOF CONNECTION ISSUE

    By Yvette_Hall_07,
    • 1 reply
    • 78 views

  4. Wall Intersection Issue

    By Chief-007,
    • 3 replies
    • 147 views

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

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 7 replies
    • 382 views

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

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 4 replies
    • 510 views

  7. Insulation wall hatching

    By PLANSAHEAD,   
    • 1 reply
    • 87 views

  8. Automatic & Manual Dimensions

    By PJS-59,   
    • 5 replies
    • 196 views

  9. Project Tracking Software

    By CallbecksHHBC,   
    • 0 replies
    • 80 views

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

    By FairOaksStudio,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views

  11. DECK RAILING

    By cjanderson66,   
    • 4 replies
    • 233 views

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

    By CA_Russell,
    • 20 replies
    • 1.2k views

  13. Truss Webbing

    By QualicoreHomes,
    • 5 replies
    • 268 views

  14. Textures Not Showing Up For Some Elevations

    By deesee,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.6k views

  15. Bay window roof

    By tbuck1db,
    • 0 replies
    • 95 views

  16. OBJECT LAYER NOT HIGHLIGHTED WHEN SELECTED

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 2 replies
    • 129 views

  17. Wall End Problem - Layer Wrap

    By JKEdmo,
    • 3 replies
    • 178 views

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

    By mholley,   
    • 2 replies
    • 158 views

  19. PRINT PREVIEW SCREWEY

    By Evolution,
    • 1 reply
    • 99 views

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

    By ComputerMaster86,   
    • 6 replies
    • 560 views

  21. Angled Bird Box Roof

    By PitMan71,
    • 4 replies
    • 191 views

  22. Missing Roof

    By heedaf,
    • 1 reply
    • 230 views

  23. Help with Plantation Shutters

    By SuzLeigh,
    • 2 replies
    • 179 views

  24. Plan going blank mid-use?

    By susistrothman,
    • 0 replies
    • 132 views

  25. Electrical Plan/Ceiling Lighting

    By winterdd,
    • 3 replies
    • 197 views