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26131 topics in this forum

  1. Help with Automatic dimensions

    By MAINEWOOD59,   
    • 5 replies
    • 972 views

  2. Wall Height Adjustments in 3D and Room Definition Changes Across Chief Architect Versions

    By ZackEller,
    • 2 replies
    • 865 views

  3. Folded plate staircase and railing

    By ozaheman,   
    • 0 replies
    • 777 views

  4. Attic trusses on multi-level house and garage

    By baltimorestef,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  5. User Catalog not showing up in Library Browser

    By tkwebster,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  6. 5' Patio with Roof Overhang - Soffit?

    By Mitchie01,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  7. Dormer Window Help

    By CCI_alexandria,   
    • 3 replies
    • 929 views

  8. Roof Issues: attaching a gable porch roof underneath existing house roof

    By ChiefUser-Autumn,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  9. Opening Chief?

    By ACADuser,
    • 0 replies
    • 525 views

  10. FIXTURE LABELS IN ELECTRICAL

    By winterdd,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.3k views

  11. UL Listing

    By Sebastian_1,
    • 0 replies
    • 541 views

  12. Ceiling surfaces missing

    By gbid13,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  13. Automatic Balloon Framing - not working for me

    By SNestor,   
    • 10 replies
    • 6.2k views

  14. Roof help, or ideas for better continuity

    By madcowscarnival,
    • 2 replies
    • 943 views

  15. Porch Chimney

    By Cadwork22,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  16. What Does this Symbol Mean?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 18 replies
    • 2k views

  17. Terrain is the bane of my existence

    By msmith964,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  18. Vaulted Room still showing ledger/rim board for second floor

    By ccollin,
    • 2 replies
    • 890 views

  19. exporting into autoCAD Lt

    By Cadwork22,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  20. Plans for an old Church

    By theallan,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  21. Archived backup file won't open. What do these messages mean?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  22. Framing reference being ignored?!?!?!!!

    By contractcad,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views

  23. Deck not drawing

    By Brian_Wisner_PE,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. Unwanted Height Added to Roof

    By HeatherMcK,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. Image on 3d object

    By Kbowen1963,
    • 2 replies
    • 790 views