General Q & A

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27058 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.6k views

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

    By TJDDesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 115 views

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

    By edavalos,   
    • 3 replies
    • 146 views

  4. Export Layer sets/Walls/Defaults

    By Fotis1960,
    • 3 replies
    • 186 views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By megclay,
    • 4 replies
    • 112 views

  7. Gable End Overhang / Eave

    By Ange822,   
    • 3 replies
    • 102 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 45 replies
    • 1.5k views

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

    By BlairDrafting,
    • 1 reply
    • 76 views

  10. Staircase, Railing and Newel Curved Details

    By ElizabethS,   
    • 1 reply
    • 961 views

  11. Drawing walls with interior dimensions only

    By Scvide,
    • 7 replies
    • 255 views

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

    By jmmilner,   
    • 2 replies
    • 210 views

  13. Sorting quirk? (Active layer display options)

    By DrawingABlank,
    • 5 replies
    • 190 views

  14. Error trying to export 3d Viewer File

    By SteveCanbury,
    • 4 replies
    • 191 views

  15. Create symbol from building

    By Randino,
    • 6 replies
    • 209 views

  16. Where is the popup countertop outlet symbol?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 138 views

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

    By builtright3,
    • 8 replies
    • 297 views

  18. Built-in Refrigerators

    By dhurst,
    • 3 replies
    • 152 views

  19. Built-in Bookshelf dimensioning help

    By jacpdx,
    • 1 reply
    • 117 views

  20. Material Help - Complicated Tile Pattern

    By Student2025,
    • 6 replies
    • 372 views

  21. Staircase railing into wall: how-to? Edit! zipped plan file attached

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 282 views

  22. 2 Seperate Wall Tags for Pony Wall

    By EmmaCox,   
    • 2 replies
    • 274 views

  23. NEW USER - Seeking advice: Best Mac Setup (2026)

    By CA_Russell,
    • 10 replies
    • 561 views

  24. Partial vaulted ceiling help

    By jacpdx,
    • 2 replies
    • 158 views

  25. Sloped Terrain

    By decorators3,   
    • 7 replies
    • 293 views