General Q & A

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  1. Contemporary A Frame Cabin

    By dbarbee,
    • 10 replies
    • 5.1k views

  2. Note schedule pasting issue

    By Gawdzira,
    • 2 replies
    • 911 views

  3. Deck Framing not Showing

    By ahomes,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  4. How to create a belly band

    By westvale,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.8k views

  5. Text Arrows and Leaders are CAD not Text!!!

    By Archnot-Boltz,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  6. Help with Automatic dimensions

    By MAINEWOOD59,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  7. Wall Height Adjustments in 3D and Room Definition Changes Across Chief Architect Versions

    By ZackEller,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  8. Folded plate staircase and railing

    By ozaheman,   
    • 0 replies
    • 938 views

  9. Attic trusses on multi-level house and garage

    By baltimorestef,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  10. User Catalog not showing up in Library Browser

    By tkwebster,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  11. 5' Patio with Roof Overhang - Soffit?

    By Mitchie01,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.2k views

  12. Dormer Window Help

    By CCI_alexandria,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  13. Roof Issues: attaching a gable porch roof underneath existing house roof

    By ChiefUser-Autumn,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  14. Opening Chief?

    By ACADuser,
    • 0 replies
    • 637 views

  15. FIXTURE LABELS IN ELECTRICAL

    By winterdd,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.6k views

  16. UL Listing

    By Sebastian_1,
    • 0 replies
    • 646 views

  17. Ceiling surfaces missing

    By gbid13,
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views

  18. Automatic Balloon Framing - not working for me

    By SNestor,   
    • 10 replies
    • 6.8k views

  19. Roof help, or ideas for better continuity

    By madcowscarnival,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  20. Porch Chimney

    By Cadwork22,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  21. What Does this Symbol Mean?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 18 replies
    • 2.5k views

  22. Terrain is the bane of my existence

    By msmith964,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views

  23. Vaulted Room still showing ledger/rim board for second floor

    By ccollin,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  24. exporting into autoCAD Lt

    By Cadwork22,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  25. Plans for an old Church

    By theallan,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views