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  1. [ LONG POST ] - I'm a new user, hoping to ask the Chief community if Chief Architect is the best program for my somewhat-unusual use-case. Would greatly appreciate help.

    By Ty_Tradeswork,
    • 15 replies
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  2. X15 how to generate multiple schedules of a category (cabinets, doors, windows, . . . )?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 905 views

  3. Walls are Red?

    By IRDesign,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  4. A frame

    By Cadwork22,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  5. Changing the size of electrical labels

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 747 views

  6. Filling in triangle on ceiling plane

    By davyjones,
    • 2 replies
    • 853 views

  7. Macro or hot key to change mulled window label to component labels?

    By BCNABE,
    • 0 replies
    • 781 views

  8. Glass wall with Mullians/grid

    By Cadwork22,
    • 16 replies
    • 2.5k views

  9. Design phase/layer - Home then finished basement

    By JWPrendergast,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. Can 3D CAD objects be placed between Balusters on a fence?

    By DIYJon,
    • 1 reply
    • 841 views

  11. LOCKED OBJECTS

    By JNWArchitect,
    • 1 reply
    • 794 views

  12. New computer and lost dimension capabilities

    By rcmcdougle,
    • 2 replies
    • 931 views

  13. Barndominium Help

    By GeoSmith,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  14. Slope Following Grade?

    By Astrigal,
    • 2 replies
    • 885 views

  15. Sliding glass partition wall

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Way to design a rooftop deck cut out of a  gable, hip, or gambrel roof?

    By cbucks,
    • 0 replies
    • 638 views

  17. Chief Crashs with 14" Macbook Pro M1 Max with Dual 24" Monitors

    By DefineDesign,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.4k views

  18. Angle

    By Cadwork22,
    • 7 replies
    • 2k views

  19. 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
    • 1.8k views

  20. Stair framing question

    By NoahJohnson,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  21. Create separate schedules for floor framing?

    By plannedRITE,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  22. Why so many lines in elevation?

    By IRDesign,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.5k views

  23. Railing Panel Infill Question

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. Snap Curson to Grid?

    By Astrigal,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  25. Rams Head Door Pediment

    By Jerseymike,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views