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  1. Chief crashes when updating 2D elevation views

    By Designers_Ink,   
    • 12 replies
    • 2.9k views

  2. Weird Footing Artifact

    By Design20,
    • 0 replies
    • 565 views

  3. Anyone have 3d object for Crystal rail frameless railing system or way to create similar?

    By cbucks,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.7k views

  4. Two foundation types for one building

    By Mackenzie,
    • 17 replies
    • 3.2k views

  5. Half Dormer Trouble

    By twnctyguy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  6. Light: Connect Electrical Layer set up

    By EllaFioletova,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.1k views

  7. Tilt-Turn Windows

    By myrtsbnye,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  8. Modifying Door & Window Schedules

    By DHerb2014,
    • 10 replies
    • 2k views

  9. Lean to roof on porch

    By CCM1944,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  10. Cad Box to Polyline

    By JKEdmo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.5k views

  11. Need some help with "cheek walls"?

    By RicatRandM,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  12. how to remove walls under a stair landing

    By ElkRivers,
    • 1 reply
    • 799 views

  13. disclaimer notes

    By SBDandC,
    • 2 replies
    • 844 views

  14. 3DConnexion CadMouse Pro question

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 1 reply
    • 863 views

  15. Build A-Frame using Home Designer Suite?

    By TCWorley,
    • 0 replies
    • 747 views

  16. PDF to DWG converter

    By Arcadian,
    • 15 replies
    • 4.2k views

  17. Mean of roof top and top of plate

    By armfx89,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  18. Chief Architect 10 on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10

    By linChief,   
    • 7 replies
    • 14.5k views

  19. Is there a way to add up all the green space / grass in terrain for automatic zoning calcs?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 716 views

  20. How do you convert a foundation wall to a terrain retaining wall?

    By cbucks,
    • 6 replies
    • 1k views

  21. Floor Height Lower Than Exterior Wall Height

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 955 views

  22. Multiple structures in plan, is there a way to show elevation of only one structure?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 624 views

  23. Roof Help

    By Tommy501,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  24. deck railing

    By djhplanning,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.8k views

  25. Drag style.

    By Tony-209,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.9k views