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

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 1 reply
    • 44 views

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

    By Rich_Winsor,
    • 1 reply
    • 125 views

  4. Sketchup for Chief Architect

    By ChiefUserAnneC,
    • 3 replies
    • 249 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 397 views

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

    By builtright3,
    • 10 replies
    • 385 views

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

    By megclay,
    • 6 replies
    • 193 views

  8. Where is the popup countertop outlet symbol?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 176 views

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

    By AlexDiversified,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By BlairDrafting,
    • 2 replies
    • 111 views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.8k views

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

    By TJDDesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 225 views

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

    By edavalos,   
    • 3 replies
    • 165 views

  14. Export Layer sets/Walls/Defaults

    By Fotis1960,
    • 3 replies
    • 208 views

  15. Gable End Overhang / Eave

    By Ange822,   
    • 3 replies
    • 121 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 41 replies
    • 1.6k views

  17. Staircase, Railing and Newel Curved Details

    By ElizabethS,   
    • 1 reply
    • 970 views

  18. Drawing walls with interior dimensions only

    By Scvide,
    • 7 replies
    • 278 views

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

    By jmmilner,   
    • 2 replies
    • 219 views

  20. Sorting quirk? (Active layer display options)

    By DrawingABlank,
    • 5 replies
    • 200 views

  21. Error trying to export 3d Viewer File

    By SteveCanbury,
    • 4 replies
    • 205 views

  22. Create symbol from building

    By Randino,
    • 6 replies
    • 224 views

  23. Built-in Refrigerators

    By dhurst,
    • 3 replies
    • 160 views

  24. Built-in Bookshelf dimensioning help

    By jacpdx,
    • 1 reply
    • 129 views

  25. Material Help - Complicated Tile Pattern

    By Student2025,
    • 6 replies
    • 378 views