General Q & A

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27063 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.6k views

  2. Export image from completed PBR?

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 3 replies
    • 117 views

  3. The diffrence between Chief 13 and Chief 17

    By ChiefTCA,
    • 3 replies
    • 219 views

  4. It's just around the corner...

    By Rich_Winsor,
    • 2 replies
    • 201 views

  5. NVIDIA Graphic Driver - is it stable?

    By DeLayDesign,   
    • 9 replies
    • 957 views

  6. separation in sink with (2) top false panels on a vanity

    By TJDDesigns,
    • 3 replies
    • 275 views

  7. Need Help Converting Legacy Chief Architect Files (.PL1, .CA1, .CB2, .CB3)

    By Zorro22,
    • 2 replies
    • 110 views

  8. BOARD FEET

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 113 views

  9. Built-in Bookshelf dimensioning help

    By jacpdx,
    • 3 replies
    • 259 views

  10. Layout loses associatated CAD files when downloading from Dropbox to a different Computer.

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 1 reply
    • 249 views

  11. Sketchup for Chief Architect

    By ChiefUserAnneC,
    • 3 replies
    • 298 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 436 views

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

    By builtright3,
    • 10 replies
    • 435 views

  14. how do I create a half-wall (ledge) in the corner of a room

    By megclay,
    • 6 replies
    • 241 views

  15. Where is the popup countertop outlet symbol?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 199 views

  16. Looking for house plan with off grid solar room.

    By AlexDiversified,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  17. Group Select Beams and Posts in X17 (Framing Members)

    By BlairDrafting,
    • 2 replies
    • 137 views

  18. How can we import text styles since they dont come in with layer sets?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.8k views

  19. Gaps in my ceilings/walls when I use room dividers

    By edavalos,   
    • 3 replies
    • 186 views

  20. Export Layer sets/Walls/Defaults

    By Fotis1960,
    • 3 replies
    • 229 views

  21. Gable End Overhang / Eave

    By Ange822,   
    • 3 replies
    • 140 views

  22. Are we getting built-in AI render in Chief anytime soon? Softplan has it already. 1 2

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 41 replies
    • 1.8k views

  23. Staircase, Railing and Newel Curved Details

    By ElizabethS,   
    • 1 reply
    • 987 views

  24. Drawing walls with interior dimensions only

    By Scvide,
    • 7 replies
    • 304 views

  25. Odd behavior with Ancient Chief Architecture V10.08b (circa 2006)

    By jmmilner,   
    • 2 replies
    • 227 views