General Q & A

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27054 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.5k views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 27 replies
    • 729 views

  3. Drawing walls with interior dimensions only

    By Scvide,
    • 6 replies
    • 158 views

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

    By edavalos,   
    • 0 replies
    • 43 views

  5. Sorting quirk? (Active layer display options)

    By DrawingABlank,
    • 5 replies
    • 146 views

  6. Error trying to export 3d Viewer File

    By SteveCanbury,
    • 4 replies
    • 151 views

  7. Create symbol from building

    By Randino,
    • 6 replies
    • 168 views

  8. Where is the popup countertop outlet symbol?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 102 views

  9. Export Layer sets/Walls/Defaults

    By Fotis1960,
    • 0 replies
    • 81 views

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

    By builtright3,
    • 8 replies
    • 260 views

  11. Staircase, Railing and Newel Curved Details

    By ElizabethS,   
    • 0 replies
    • 755 views

  12. Built-in Refrigerators

    By dhurst,
    • 3 replies
    • 124 views

  13. Built-in Bookshelf dimensioning help

    By jacpdx,
    • 1 reply
    • 95 views

  14. Material Help - Complicated Tile Pattern

    By Student2025,
    • 6 replies
    • 351 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 246 views

  16. 2 Seperate Wall Tags for Pony Wall

    By EmmaCox,   
    • 2 replies
    • 262 views

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

    By CA_Russell,
    • 10 replies
    • 505 views

  18. Partial vaulted ceiling help

    By jacpdx,
    • 2 replies
    • 138 views

  19. Sloped Terrain

    By decorators3,   
    • 7 replies
    • 271 views

  20. Best dimension settings for buildable plans?

    By ChiefCooper,
    • 2 replies
    • 227 views

  21. NEED Help... (PORCH ROOF AUTO-BUILD ISSUES)

    By CA_Russell,
    • 3 replies
    • 188 views

  22. Square footage label for ALL floors

    By hyldahldesign,   
    • 12 replies
    • 544 views

  23. single-panel, tilt-up garage door

    By builtright3,
    • 7 replies
    • 246 views

  24. Walk me through SAVE AS in project management mode please

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 347 views

  25. Mystery wall

    By clay1205,
    • 2 replies
    • 117 views