General Q & A

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.6k views

  2. Built-in Bookshelf dimensioning help

    By jacpdx,
    • 2 replies
    • 155 views

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

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 1 reply
    • 211 views

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

    By Rich_Winsor,
    • 1 reply
    • 137 views

  5. Sketchup for Chief Architect

    By ChiefUserAnneC,
    • 3 replies
    • 263 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 406 views

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

    By builtright3,
    • 10 replies
    • 396 views

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

    By megclay,
    • 6 replies
    • 201 views

  9. Where is the popup countertop outlet symbol?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 181 views

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

    By AlexDiversified,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By BlairDrafting,
    • 2 replies
    • 118 views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.8k views

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

    By TJDDesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 229 views

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

    By edavalos,   
    • 3 replies
    • 169 views

  15. Export Layer sets/Walls/Defaults

    By Fotis1960,
    • 3 replies
    • 213 views

  16. Gable End Overhang / Eave

    By Ange822,   
    • 3 replies
    • 127 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 41 replies
    • 1.7k views

  18. Staircase, Railing and Newel Curved Details

    By ElizabethS,   
    • 1 reply
    • 977 views

  19. Drawing walls with interior dimensions only

    By Scvide,
    • 7 replies
    • 288 views

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

    By jmmilner,   
    • 2 replies
    • 220 views

  21. Sorting quirk? (Active layer display options)

    By DrawingABlank,
    • 5 replies
    • 207 views

  22. Error trying to export 3d Viewer File

    By SteveCanbury,
    • 4 replies
    • 215 views

  23. Create symbol from building

    By Randino,
    • 6 replies
    • 238 views

  24. Built-in Refrigerators

    By dhurst,
    • 3 replies
    • 171 views

  25. Material Help - Complicated Tile Pattern

    By Student2025,
    • 6 replies
    • 386 views