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

    By ChiefArchitect,
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  2. Hardware Lock dongle Chief Arch 10.0

    By Jhrost,
    • 3 replies
    • 116 views

  3. Gable over a 45 degree deck section

    By BakenUser,
    • 2 replies
    • 59 views

  4. Red X's on Electrical Objects Problem

    By SC_drafting,
    • 1 reply
    • 51 views

  5. Chief Architect compatability with 2020

    By goldfinchstyle,
    • 4 replies
    • 143 views

  6. Deck framing does not generate.

    By Migaloo,
    • 2 replies
    • 73 views

  7. lighting

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
    • 63 views

  8. Cutting a door in half?

    By DJSSDB,
    • 2 replies
    • 119 views

  9. Common Documents

    By builtright3,
    • 3 replies
    • 310 views

  10. Project File Browser Name

    By builtright3,
    • 1 reply
    • 150 views

  11. Draw interior basement walls with auto foundation?

    By Jambruins,
    • 16 replies
    • 1.5k views

  12. Changing Concrete walls to frame walls, installing slab on grade foundation below the walls

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 80 views

  13. Foundation Stem Cutout for Garage Doors

    By CoolHandLuke,
    • 3 replies
    • 127 views

  14. Locked Walls Move

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 5 replies
    • 160 views

  15. Chief Architect Performance Limitations on Large-Scale Projects

    By portrait,
    • 0 replies
    • 117 views

  16. Shelf ceiling closet: hole through wall + how to frame against drywall

    By meanwhile,
    • 0 replies
    • 81 views

  17. Sun Analysis

    By cpsd2020,
    • 2 replies
    • 113 views

  18. Library Object Macro Conflict With Plan Macro

    By MollyNDG,
    • 0 replies
    • 87 views

  19. Computer Upgrade

    By paulchoate,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  20. Pony wall display in saved plan views

    By LeeDrafter,   
    • 2 replies
    • 111 views

  21. Show referenced file in elevation

    By JonHarrah,
    • 5 replies
    • 172 views

  22. Tray Ceiling Issue

    By winterdd,
    • 4 replies
    • 150 views

  23. As built floor plans for real estate listings

    By jmyers,
    • 17 replies
    • 4.4k views

  24. Scan/Measure App Recommendation

    By LiannaTheTech,   
    • 18 replies
    • 5.1k views

  25. How are you using the Sharp drawer microwave? I have to manually insert.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 9 replies
    • 213 views