General Q & A

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27054 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.5k views

  2. Export Layer sets/Walls/Defaults

    By Fotis1960,
    • 1 reply
    • 102 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 32 replies
    • 864 views

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

    By edavalos,   
    • 2 replies
    • 74 views

  5. Staircase, Railing and Newel Curved Details

    By ElizabethS,   
    • 1 reply
    • 879 views

  6. Drawing walls with interior dimensions only

    By Scvide,
    • 7 replies
    • 184 views

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

    By jmmilner,   
    • 2 replies
    • 177 views

  8. Sorting quirk? (Active layer display options)

    By DrawingABlank,
    • 5 replies
    • 158 views

  9. Error trying to export 3d Viewer File

    By SteveCanbury,
    • 4 replies
    • 158 views

  10. Create symbol from building

    By Randino,
    • 6 replies
    • 177 views

  11. Where is the popup countertop outlet symbol?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 111 views

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

    By builtright3,
    • 8 replies
    • 265 views

  13. Built-in Refrigerators

    By dhurst,
    • 3 replies
    • 129 views

  14. Built-in Bookshelf dimensioning help

    By jacpdx,
    • 1 reply
    • 99 views

  15. Material Help - Complicated Tile Pattern

    By Student2025,
    • 6 replies
    • 355 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 252 views

  17. 2 Seperate Wall Tags for Pony Wall

    By EmmaCox,   
    • 2 replies
    • 264 views

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

    By CA_Russell,
    • 10 replies
    • 511 views

  19. Partial vaulted ceiling help

    By jacpdx,
    • 2 replies
    • 140 views

  20. Sloped Terrain

    By decorators3,   
    • 7 replies
    • 275 views

  21. Best dimension settings for buildable plans?

    By ChiefCooper,
    • 2 replies
    • 231 views

  22. NEED Help... (PORCH ROOF AUTO-BUILD ISSUES)

    By CA_Russell,
    • 3 replies
    • 191 views

  23. Square footage label for ALL floors

    By hyldahldesign,   
    • 12 replies
    • 547 views

  24. single-panel, tilt-up garage door

    By builtright3,
    • 7 replies
    • 251 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 350 views