General Q & A

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27227 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
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  2. Rotating outlets in 3D

    By SethL3113,
    • 3 replies
    • 79 views

  3. Ceiling treatments using molding

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 1 reply
    • 110 views

  4. Birds-mouth cut width

    By SAWConstruction,   
    • 4 replies
    • 182 views

  5. Ceiling ht drop for bonus over garage

    By PitMan71,
    • 7 replies
    • 258 views

  6. Need help converting a current Chief Architect file

    By MNKnute,
    • 1 reply
    • 164 views

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

    By toyotaracer247,
    • 5 replies
    • 219 views

  8. Anyone use AutoCAD in tandem with Chief?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 12 replies
    • 406 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 265 views

  10. Foundation

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 159 views

  11. Elevation Changes

    By gsaygrr,
    • 1 reply
    • 635 views

  12. Dimensions wont find main layer

    By SHCanada2,
    • 3 replies
    • 171 views

  13. Center Diagonal tile in Material Region

    By creatrix,   
    • 6 replies
    • 185 views

  14. "Master" Room labels and the schedule

    By mtldesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 290 views

  15. Room Labels

    By SMRDESIGNS,
    • 1 reply
    • 135 views

  16. Exterior Gable Roof issues

    By Chiefnewell,   
    • 0 replies
    • 125 views

  17. Stair opening Finish: Best Approach requested

    By gravattedesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 201 views

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

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 0 replies
    • 99 views

  19. DXF Import from iGuide Planix R1

    By brookesdesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 197 views

  20. Window Colors on final prints

    By amddrafting,
    • 3 replies
    • 174 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 3 replies
    • 533 views

  22. Siding Trim

    By Dmasson,
    • 2 replies
    • 151 views

  23. Cabinet Hardware Count

    By tquade,
    • 1 reply
    • 152 views

  24. Plumbing Fixture Clearances

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 3 replies
    • 271 views

  25. Reinstalling my seldom used X6 on new computers and missing stuff like Catalogs

    By Greg_B,
    • 4 replies
    • 271 views