General Q & A

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27238 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
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  2. Room Square footage

    By Artisan_TH,
    • 2 replies
    • 52 views

  3. How to save a new version of a plan mid-change in X17?

    By hyldahldesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 35 views

  4. Convert roof with living space below into barn style roof

    By thomhu,
    • 2 replies
    • 291 views

  5. Wall shows through exterior wall

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 2 replies
    • 136 views

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

    By toyotaracer247,
    • 6 replies
    • 339 views

  7. TRUSS HEEL HEIGHT not showing even after I rebuild the roof.

    By cjanderson66,   
    • 6 replies
    • 237 views

  8. desktop/laptop

    By Treehouse2339,
    • 1 reply
    • 92 views

  9. What would constitute a "work product" from CA project?

    By telligence,
    • 3 replies
    • 257 views

  10. Deck over foundation room. What is best way to represent floor/ceiling structure details?

    By TommyGsWorkshop,
    • 4 replies
    • 434 views

  11. Managing Multiple concepts; Layers vs Files

    By woodwerdtx,
    • 7 replies
    • 440 views

  12. Ceiling treatments using molding

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 5 replies
    • 379 views

  13. Using Time Tracker for Billable Hours as a Drafter

    By SetashaBybee,
    • 2 replies
    • 279 views

  14. Rope Lights under soffits

    By mtldesigns,
    • 5 replies
    • 284 views

  15. Trying to Make a Sign on a pole.

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 7 replies
    • 339 views

  16. Dimensions wont find main layer

    By SHCanada2,
    • 3 replies
    • 494 views

  17. Birds-mouth cut width

    By SAWConstruction,   
    • 4 replies
    • 286 views

  18. Rotating outlets in 3D

    By SethL3113,
    • 3 replies
    • 210 views

  19. Anyone use AutoCAD in tandem with Chief?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 12 replies
    • 589 views

  20. Ceiling ht drop for bonus over garage

    By PitMan71,
    • 7 replies
    • 403 views

  21. Faded PDF or lost reference

    By AHdesigner,
    • 5 replies
    • 483 views

  22. Need help converting a current Chief Architect file

    By MNKnute,
    • 1 reply
    • 214 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 3 replies
    • 610 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 342 views

  25. Interior wall edits

    By buildinthevoid,
    • 9 replies
    • 3.9k views