General Q & A

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27058 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.6k views

  2. Export Layer sets/Walls/Defaults

    By Fotis1960,
    • 2 replies
    • 167 views

  3. How can we import text styles since they dont come in with layer sets?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views

  4. how do I create a half-wall (ledge) in the corner of a room

    By megclay,
    • 4 replies
    • 92 views

  5. Gable End Overhang / Eave

    By Ange822,   
    • 3 replies
    • 79 views

  6. separation in sink with (2) top false panels on a vanity

    By TJDDesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 61 views

  7. Are we getting built-in AI render in Chief anytime soon? Softplan has it already. 1 2

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 45 replies
    • 1.4k views

  8. Group Select Beams and Posts in X17 (Framing Members)

    By BlairDrafting,
    • 1 reply
    • 60 views

  9. Gaps in my ceilings/walls when I use room dividers

    By edavalos,   
    • 2 replies
    • 117 views

  10. Staircase, Railing and Newel Curved Details

    By ElizabethS,   
    • 1 reply
    • 953 views

  11. Drawing walls with interior dimensions only

    By Scvide,
    • 7 replies
    • 251 views

  12. Odd behavior with Ancient Chief Architecture V10.08b (circa 2006)

    By jmmilner,   
    • 2 replies
    • 207 views

  13. Sorting quirk? (Active layer display options)

    By DrawingABlank,
    • 5 replies
    • 187 views

  14. Error trying to export 3d Viewer File

    By SteveCanbury,
    • 4 replies
    • 189 views

  15. Create symbol from building

    By Randino,
    • 6 replies
    • 204 views

  16. Where is the popup countertop outlet symbol?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 134 views

  17. I would pay for this, Up for a challange?

    By builtright3,
    • 8 replies
    • 289 views

  18. Built-in Refrigerators

    By dhurst,
    • 3 replies
    • 145 views

  19. Built-in Bookshelf dimensioning help

    By jacpdx,
    • 1 reply
    • 112 views

  20. Material Help - Complicated Tile Pattern

    By Student2025,
    • 6 replies
    • 368 views

  21. Staircase railing into wall: how-to? Edit! zipped plan file attached

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 276 views

  22. 2 Seperate Wall Tags for Pony Wall

    By EmmaCox,   
    • 2 replies
    • 273 views

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

    By CA_Russell,
    • 10 replies
    • 552 views

  24. Partial vaulted ceiling help

    By jacpdx,
    • 2 replies
    • 151 views

  25. Sloped Terrain

    By decorators3,   
    • 7 replies
    • 286 views