General Q & A

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26766 topics in this forum

  1. Cross section of a 3D solid doesn't show outline of the object

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  2. Need Gravel to show

    By Chiefnewell,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  3. Poche Fill

    By HartDeNoble,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.6k views

  4. Chief 13

    By Colombia,
    • 1 reply
    • 799 views

  5. Roof Lines

    By JennaJenris,
    • 1 reply
    • 926 views

  6. Ceiling height showing at wrong location in 2D & 3D despite room dialogue & defaults - a little help?

    By FT2design,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  7. Is it possible to remove the casing from the bottom of a window

    By OldBarnDesign,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.8k views

  8. Roof cuts wall at bottom = no room definition?

    By tundra_dweller,
    • 0 replies
    • 658 views

  9. How to draw electrical connections on a different layer?

    By DIYJon,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. How to create barrel vault dormer in roof

    By Disharoon,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  11. Moving drawing elements from one floor to another. Is there a better way?

    By Curt_Morgan,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  12. Organizing Ref Set layers? X16

    By HumbleChief,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views

  13. Railing wall removes floor of adjacent room

    By C4Adrafting,
    • 1 reply
    • 783 views

  14. Floor system

    By TonyM62,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  15. Lower Wall Type if Split By Buttomg Roof Wont Generate

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  16. What would cause the top plate on two walls in the same room be at different heights?

    By DIYJon,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views

  17. Layer Set Conflict X15

    By DHerb2014,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. A little help with layout

    By Marken,
    • 2 replies
    • 870 views

  19. Exporting from Chief to DWG

    By BruceYYC,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  20. Need help getting a materials list made the way my boss wants.

    By DarrenWHatch,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  21. Do you notice X16 Beta PBR being slower than X15?

    By Electromen,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  22. Does anyone use the $LOAD_PATH/Scripts folder?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  23. Wood Frame detail diagram? Thought I saw a nice one in CA... maybe not?

    By PMMully,
    • 0 replies
    • 752 views

  24. Copy Entire Building into New Plan with Different orientation on the Lot?

    By ChicByDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 858 views

  25. 12' tall walls with floor joists at 8' height

    By Jambruins,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views