General Q & A

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27234 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
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  2. Wall shows through exterior wall

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 0 replies
    • 28 views

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

    By telligence,
    • 1 reply
    • 110 views

  4. Managing Multiple concepts; Layers vs Files

    By woodwerdtx,
    • 7 replies
    • 380 views

  5. Ceiling treatments using molding

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 5 replies
    • 340 views

  6. Using Time Tracker for Billable Hours as a Drafter

    By SetashaBybee,
    • 2 replies
    • 226 views

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

    By thomhu,
    • 0 replies
    • 191 views

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

    By TommyGsWorkshop,
    • 3 replies
    • 346 views

  9. Rope Lights under soffits

    By mtldesigns,
    • 5 replies
    • 241 views

  10. Trying to Make a Sign on a pole.

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 7 replies
    • 309 views

  11. Dimensions wont find main layer

    By SHCanada2,
    • 4 replies
    • 421 views

  12. Birds-mouth cut width

    By SAWConstruction,   
    • 4 replies
    • 268 views

  13. Rotating outlets in 3D

    By SethL3113,
    • 3 replies
    • 187 views

  14. Anyone use AutoCAD in tandem with Chief?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 12 replies
    • 557 views

  15. Ceiling ht drop for bonus over garage

    By PitMan71,
    • 7 replies
    • 365 views

  16. Faded PDF or lost reference

    By AHdesigner,
    • 5 replies
    • 462 views

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

    By toyotaracer247,
    • 5 replies
    • 272 views

  18. Need help converting a current Chief Architect file

    By MNKnute,
    • 1 reply
    • 202 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 3 replies
    • 591 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 332 views

  21. Interior wall edits

    By buildinthevoid,
    • 9 replies
    • 3.9k views

  22. Troubles with sloped roof revealing the inside of the room

    By 111brookem,
    • 3 replies
    • 705 views

  23. Elevation Changes

    By gsaygrr,
    • 1 reply
    • 665 views

  24. "Master" Room labels and the schedule

    By mtldesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 329 views

  25. Walk-out basement ?

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.7k views