General Q & A

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26420 topics in this forum

  1. Will Chief open newer plan files in older versions of the software?

    By OldBarnDesign,
    • 10 replies
    • 3.5k views

  2. Trying to import a GPX file and getting error "the GPX file can not be read in by program"

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  3. Simple addition, suggest a creative way to roof it, please.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 958 views

  4. How to deselect an item from a group selection

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  5. Second Floor Windows On A Two Story Porch

    By augusdo63,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  6. Joist pocketed in masonry walls

    By eaf3architect,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  7. Chamfer Wall Corner Connections/Intersections

    By svengustafson,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Boxed Eave Question - 2 Boxed Eaves at Outside Corner

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  9. Room Number Display

    By amddrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  10. Help! Floors got swapped! How do I recover?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 787 views

  11. all about glass handrails seminar

    By DRAWZILLA,
    • 0 replies
    • 634 views

  12. Default Configuration

    By Joe_cul,
    • 1 reply
    • 772 views

  13. Coloured Floorplan

    By agriffiths,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  14. Breakline Symbol

    By kwhitt,
    • 16 replies
    • 8.1k views

  15. Saving a Plan + Library

    By NeilofOZ,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. Is there a way to select an entire floor in a plan with multiple structures?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 679 views

  17. Autoroof Question - Misaligned Valleys

    By JKEdmo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.9k views

  18. Neighborhood Model

    By Jones_Drafting,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  19. " When will we be getting this ... ? "

    By basketballman,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  20. Is it possible to cut a hole in an imported OBJ file, such as a custom counter-top?

    By DIYJon,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.6k views

  21. Banded colors on cabinetry

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 753 views

  22. PBR option is grayed out for exterior cameras

    By Newbee1,
    • 1 reply
    • 794 views

  23. How do I put a scale ruler on layout?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 984 views

  24. Older version

    By ummagumma,
    • 1 reply
    • 750 views

  25. Lower Roof Gable and Eave Fascia Not Generating

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 1 reply
    • 827 views