General Q & A

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26610 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.3k views

  2. "edit layout lines" tool not working X17

    By Designers_Edge,   
    • 3 replies
    • 135 views

  3. Different wall heights on each side of furnished attic

    By meanwhile,
    • 3 replies
    • 101 views

  4. Can't get back-to-back base cabinets to line up for kitchen island

    By Waterloo5099,
    • 3 replies
    • 63 views

  5. Hardware Lock dongle Chief Arch 10.0

    By Jhrost,
    • 9 replies
    • 335 views

  6. Floor Platform Issues...Joists running in to my wall.

    By NickK2025,
    • 1 reply
    • 65 views

  7. Show referenced file in elevation

    By JonHarrah,
    • 7 replies
    • 236 views

  8. Cabinet Heights Calculations Help?

    By Frenchy1,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.7k views

  9. TOGGLE AND ADJUST SUNLIGHT OPTIONS GREY OUT

    By MLThompson,
    • 1 reply
    • 129 views

  10. Rotating chairs around a spline??

    By ArchiMiles,
    • 1 reply
    • 115 views

  11. Chief Architect Performance Limitations on Large-Scale Projects

    By portrait,
    • 1 reply
    • 245 views

  12. I can't find the revolve object in X-17

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 202 views

  13. Red X's on Electrical Objects Problem

    By SC_drafting,
    • 3 replies
    • 169 views

  14. Double brick wall with opening...

    By koreyd77,
    • 4 replies
    • 554 views

  15. Arc with Arrow, Radius Marker

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 3 replies
    • 138 views

  16. Reinforced Concrete Frame Building (w/ masonry infill)

    By RogueDesigner,
    • 0 replies
    • 82 views

  17. Gable over a 45 degree deck section

    By BakenUser,
    • 3 replies
    • 176 views

  18. Chief Architect compatability with 2020

    By goldfinchstyle,
    • 5 replies
    • 259 views

  19. Deck framing does not generate.

    By Migaloo,
    • 2 replies
    • 136 views

  20. lighting

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
    • 114 views

  21. Cutting a door in half?

    By DJSSDB,
    • 2 replies
    • 164 views

  22. Common Documents

    By builtright3,
    • 3 replies
    • 338 views

  23. Project File Browser Name

    By builtright3,
    • 1 reply
    • 180 views

  24. Draw interior basement walls with auto foundation?

    By Jambruins,
    • 16 replies
    • 1.6k views

  25. Changing Concrete walls to frame walls, installing slab on grade foundation below the walls

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 115 views