General Q & A

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27045 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.

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 16 replies
    • 353 views

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

    By CA_Russell,
    • 10 replies
    • 429 views

  4. Built-in Bookshelf dimensioning help

    By jacpdx,
    • 0 replies
    • 10 views

  5. Partial vaulted ceiling help

    By jacpdx,
    • 2 replies
    • 71 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 191 views

  7. Sloped Terrain

    By decorators3,   
    • 7 replies
    • 197 views

  8. Best dimension settings for buildable plans?

    By ChiefCooper,
    • 2 replies
    • 194 views

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

    By CA_Russell,
    • 3 replies
    • 158 views

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

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 93 views

  11. Square footage label for ALL floors

    By hyldahldesign,   
    • 12 replies
    • 512 views

  12. single-panel, tilt-up garage door

    By builtright3,
    • 7 replies
    • 216 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 256 views

  14. Mystery wall

    By clay1205,
    • 2 replies
    • 99 views

  15. Snapping in 3D views no longer reliable in latest X17 update

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 2 replies
    • 695 views

  16. Roof Over-Frame Connect Issue

    By RiverstoneMT,
    • 5 replies
    • 240 views

  17. Virtual Walkthrough - ideal PBR settings

    By ddaigle,
    • 2 replies
    • 177 views

  18. Moving between tabbed windows

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 1 reply
    • 165 views

  19. Toggle object orientation with hotkey

    By GregoryN,
    • 0 replies
    • 91 views

  20. attaching a light to a camera

    By Dershem,
    • 1 reply
    • 127 views

  21. Sketchup for Chief Architect

    By ChiefUserAnneC,
    • 1 reply
    • 133 views

  22. Selecting Object Instead Of Room

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 1 reply
    • 85 views

  23. Default Setting For Dimensioning

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 3 replies
    • 165 views

  24. Roof Trusses sitting to low on top plate

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.1k views

  25. Working From Cloud Storage?

    By A_Joseph_PE,
    • 5 replies
    • 251 views