General Q & A

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26444 topics in this forum

  1. Dimension Text

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 743 views

  2. SKM files

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

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

    By OldBarnDesign,
    • 10 replies
    • 3.5k views

  4. 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

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 971 views

  6. How to deselect an item from a group selection

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  7. Second Floor Windows On A Two Story Porch

    By augusdo63,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  8. Joist pocketed in masonry walls

    By eaf3architect,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  9. Chamfer Wall Corner Connections/Intersections

    By svengustafson,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  11. Room Number Display

    By amddrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 802 views

  13. all about glass handrails seminar

    By DRAWZILLA,
    • 0 replies
    • 642 views

  14. Default Configuration

    By Joe_cul,
    • 1 reply
    • 783 views

  15. Coloured Floorplan

    By agriffiths,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  16. Breakline Symbol

    By kwhitt,
    • 16 replies
    • 8.2k views

  17. Saving a Plan + Library

    By NeilofOZ,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 691 views

  19. Autoroof Question - Misaligned Valleys

    By JKEdmo,
    • 9 replies
    • 2k views

  20. Neighborhood Model

    By Jones_Drafting,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By basketballman,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  22. 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

  23. Banded colors on cabinetry

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 769 views

  24. PBR option is grayed out for exterior cameras

    By Newbee1,
    • 1 reply
    • 812 views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views