General Q & A

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.5k views

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

    By builtright3,
    • 3 replies
    • 108 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 199 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 19 replies
    • 408 views

  5. 2 Seperate Wall Tags for Pony Wall

    By EmmaCox,   
    • 2 replies
    • 234 views

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

    By CA_Russell,
    • 10 replies
    • 443 views

  7. Built-in Bookshelf dimensioning help

    By jacpdx,
    • 0 replies
    • 37 views

  8. Partial vaulted ceiling help

    By jacpdx,
    • 2 replies
    • 103 views

  9. Sloped Terrain

    By decorators3,   
    • 7 replies
    • 235 views

  10. Best dimension settings for buildable plans?

    By ChiefCooper,
    • 2 replies
    • 202 views

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

    By CA_Russell,
    • 3 replies
    • 162 views

  12. Square footage label for ALL floors

    By hyldahldesign,   
    • 12 replies
    • 523 views

  13. single-panel, tilt-up garage door

    By builtright3,
    • 7 replies
    • 221 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 319 views

  15. Mystery wall

    By clay1205,
    • 2 replies
    • 102 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 2 replies
    • 698 views

  17. Roof Over-Frame Connect Issue

    By RiverstoneMT,
    • 5 replies
    • 242 views

  18. Virtual Walkthrough - ideal PBR settings

    By ddaigle,
    • 2 replies
    • 178 views

  19. Moving between tabbed windows

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 1 reply
    • 166 views

  20. Toggle object orientation with hotkey

    By GregoryN,
    • 0 replies
    • 93 views

  21. attaching a light to a camera

    By Dershem,
    • 1 reply
    • 129 views

  22. Sketchup for Chief Architect

    By ChiefUserAnneC,
    • 1 reply
    • 133 views

  23. Selecting Object Instead Of Room

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 1 reply
    • 85 views

  24. Default Setting For Dimensioning

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 3 replies
    • 168 views

  25. Roof Trusses sitting to low on top plate

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.1k views