General Q & A

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26008 topics in this forum

  1. How could I achieve this pantry with retractable doors / slide in pocket doors? Outside my skill set ;-)

    By Breeze_Design,
    • 2 replies
    • 5.1k views

  2. Stud spacing and display framing problems

    By BuilderP,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.7k views

  3. Is there a catalog in X15 for GOLA style cabinets/doors?

    By Breeze_Design,
    • 7 replies
    • 2k views

  4. Wall height is not extended on a bump out with a shed roof

    By LostFramer,
    • 2 replies
    • 919 views

  5. Drawing a 24x24 garage with room above but the customer doesnt want the inside finished. How do I get chief to leave the inside as framing?

    By NoahJohnson,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  6. Best way to show two different buildings in same set of construction documents.

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  7. Chief X15 Not Saving to Dropbox Model

    By DHerb2014,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.6k views

  8. Can I adjust a bounding box on an imported .skp object?

    By SusanC,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.7k views

  9. Angular dimension problem

    By LightHouse_Doug,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  10. Pony wall components missing on Floor 0

    By jgolden,
    • 0 replies
    • 516 views

  11. Dormers

    By EMSP67,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.6k views

  12. texture / pattern on tile vs camera views

    By Hammer7,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  13. Finish Schedules + Tile Take-offs

    By mgoeritz,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  14. post and beam

    By Scharp,
    • 1 reply
    • 697 views

  15. Roof Assistance

    By RBCMV254,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.6k views

  16. cad software used with bluetooth laser measuring tool

    By lindahinkle,
    • 1 reply
    • 662 views

  17. Roof Question

    By NAD4091,
    • 1 reply
    • 637 views

  18. roof pitches

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
    • 882 views

  19. Changing materials to include texture

    By FitchAndCompany,
    • 1 reply
    • 843 views

  20. Can a Chief Architect monthly subscription be paused while on a extended vacation? And if so...how to do it?

    By bscreen,
    • 0 replies
    • 543 views

  21. Adding Ceiling height to a room label, is it possible?

    By PhillipsPlans23,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views

  22. Easiest way to mirror a completed plan?

    By willgrantii,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.1k views

  23. Limiting Material Buy List Sizing??

    By ColePOC,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.4k views

  24. Circle Segments - How do I increase to create a smoother curve

    By RobWhite,
    • 2 replies
    • 730 views

  25. Wall height or area of walls in schedules, is it possible?

    By Digger873,
    • 4 replies
    • 972 views