General Q & A

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26311 topics in this forum

  1. Half Dormer Trouble

    By twnctyguy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  2. Light: Connect Electrical Layer set up

    By EllaFioletova,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  3. Tilt-Turn Windows

    By myrtsbnye,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views

  4. Modifying Door & Window Schedules

    By DHerb2014,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.3k views

  5. Lean to roof on porch

    By CCM1944,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  6. Cad Box to Polyline

    By JKEdmo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views

  7. Need some help with "cheek walls"?

    By RicatRandM,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  8. how to remove walls under a stair landing

    By ElkRivers,
    • 1 reply
    • 903 views

  9. disclaimer notes

    By SBDandC,
    • 2 replies
    • 928 views

  10. 3DConnexion CadMouse Pro question

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 1 reply
    • 974 views

  11. Build A-Frame using Home Designer Suite?

    By TCWorley,
    • 0 replies
    • 845 views

  12. PDF to DWG converter

    By Arcadian,
    • 15 replies
    • 4.7k views

  13. Mean of roof top and top of plate

    By armfx89,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.2k views

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

    By linChief,   
    • 7 replies
    • 14.8k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 800 views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  17. Floor Height Lower Than Exterior Wall Height

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 697 views

  19. Roof Help

    By Tommy501,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  20. deck railing

    By djhplanning,
    • 12 replies
    • 3.1k views

  21. Drag style.

    By Tony-209,
    • 12 replies
    • 3.2k views

  22. Is there a way if you select something in 3d it will select the same in the 2d view and vice versa?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 850 views

  23. How do you get the simplify polyline tool to show up?

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  24. Way to reset working plan view, plot plan, electric etc to default layer selection?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 680 views

  25. Can Not Select An Object

    By grizzdj,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.2k views