General Q & A

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27229 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
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  2. Using Time Tracker for Billable Hours as a Drafter

    By SetashaBybee,
    • 1 reply
    • 99 views

  3. Trying to Make a Sign on a pole.

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 5 replies
    • 136 views

  4. Rotating outlets in 3D

    By SethL3113,
    • 3 replies
    • 139 views

  5. Ceiling treatments using molding

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 2 replies
    • 144 views

  6. Birds-mouth cut width

    By SAWConstruction,   
    • 4 replies
    • 206 views

  7. Ceiling ht drop for bonus over garage

    By PitMan71,
    • 7 replies
    • 303 views

  8. Need help converting a current Chief Architect file

    By MNKnute,
    • 1 reply
    • 172 views

  9. X16 Align "Foundation to exterior of layer" no longer working?

    By toyotaracer247,
    • 5 replies
    • 234 views

  10. Anyone use AutoCAD in tandem with Chief?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 12 replies
    • 448 views

  11. Camera and callout display in plan views: how best to control? Is it layers?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 270 views

  12. Foundation

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 161 views

  13. Elevation Changes

    By gsaygrr,
    • 1 reply
    • 642 views

  14. Dimensions wont find main layer

    By SHCanada2,
    • 4 replies
    • 241 views

  15. Center Diagonal tile in Material Region

    By creatrix,   
    • 6 replies
    • 196 views

  16. "Master" Room labels and the schedule

    By mtldesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 301 views

  17. Room Labels

    By SMRDESIGNS,
    • 1 reply
    • 140 views

  18. Exterior Gable Roof issues

    By Chiefnewell,   
    • 0 replies
    • 126 views

  19. Stair opening Finish: Best Approach requested

    By gravattedesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 211 views

  20. Problem Solved: Stair Opening Guardrail not flush to floor/ Built on Sill plate?

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 0 replies
    • 105 views

  21. DXF Import from iGuide Planix R1

    By brookesdesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 204 views

  22. Window Colors on final prints

    By amddrafting,
    • 3 replies
    • 180 views

  23. I was expecting an easter egg in the form of a sneak peek at X18?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 3 replies
    • 545 views

  24. Siding Trim

    By Dmasson,
    • 2 replies
    • 156 views

  25. Cabinet Hardware Count

    By tquade,
    • 1 reply
    • 153 views