General Q & A

Ask Chief-related questions and get answers from experienced users.

27052 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.5k views

  2. Sorting quirk? (Active layer display options)

    By DrawingABlank,
    • 4 replies
    • 109 views

  3. Error trying to export 3d Viewer File

    By SteveCanbury,
    • 4 replies
    • 113 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 26 replies
    • 617 views

  5. Create symbol from building

    By Randino,
    • 6 replies
    • 144 views

  6. Where is the popup countertop outlet symbol?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 84 views

  7. Export Layer sets/Walls/Defaults

    By Fotis1960,
    • 0 replies
    • 68 views

  8. Drawing walls with interior dimensions only

    By Scvide,
    • 4 replies
    • 115 views

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

    By builtright3,
    • 8 replies
    • 236 views

  10. Built-in Refrigerators

    By dhurst,
    • 3 replies
    • 106 views

  11. Built-in Bookshelf dimensioning help

    By jacpdx,
    • 1 reply
    • 87 views

  12. Material Help - Complicated Tile Pattern

    By Student2025,
    • 6 replies
    • 342 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 239 views

  14. 2 Seperate Wall Tags for Pony Wall

    By EmmaCox,   
    • 2 replies
    • 257 views

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

    By CA_Russell,
    • 10 replies
    • 495 views

  16. Partial vaulted ceiling help

    By jacpdx,
    • 2 replies
    • 128 views

  17. Sloped Terrain

    By decorators3,   
    • 7 replies
    • 258 views

  18. Best dimension settings for buildable plans?

    By ChiefCooper,
    • 2 replies
    • 222 views

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

    By CA_Russell,
    • 3 replies
    • 181 views

  20. Square footage label for ALL floors

    By hyldahldesign,   
    • 12 replies
    • 537 views

  21. single-panel, tilt-up garage door

    By builtright3,
    • 7 replies
    • 239 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 339 views

  23. Mystery wall

    By clay1205,
    • 2 replies
    • 109 views

  24. Snapping in 3D views no longer reliable in latest X17 update

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 2 replies
    • 704 views

  25. Roof Over-Frame Connect Issue

    By RiverstoneMT,
    • 5 replies
    • 255 views