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1. Construction Documents Checklist 1 2

   By DakotaContractor, February 15, 2016   

   • construction
   • documents
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     • construction
     • documents
     • checklist
     • punchlist
     • how-to
     • link
     • list
     • guide
     • walkthrough
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   • stephanswim
   • February 17, 2016

2. Wall Materials Change Framing 1 2

   By SpeleoWorm, May 12, 2020   

   • wall
   • framing
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     • framing
     • roof
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   • robdyck
   • May 13, 2020

3. How To Set Default Stem Wall Height? 1 2

   By HumbleChief, October 20, 2017
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   • Kbird1
   • October 25, 2017

4. Ray Tracing 1 2

   By NeilofOZ, October 26, 2018
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   • TheKitchenAbode
   • November 8, 2018

5. Video Editing Software compatible with Chief Architect

   By Roshele_Allison, September 10, 2020
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   • Michael_Gia
   • October 4, 2022

6. Roof Framing and Rafter Tail/Sub Fascia Heights Question 1 2

   By HumbleChief, October 23, 2016
   • 28 replies
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   • RL-inc
   • February 1, 2017

7. Building Sections 1 2

   By johnny, September 21, 2017
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   • johnny
   • October 3, 2017

8. designing R panel metal roofing 1 2

   By wolfrem68, January 3, 2019
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   • GeneDavis
   • January 6, 2019

9. Bi-Level house garage foundation and walls 1 2

   By Steve_Nyhof, July 15, 2020
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   • SH_Canada
   • November 11, 2021

10. spiral staircase with solid rail wall 1 2

    By Steve_Nyhof, November 23, 2021   

    • spiral staircase
    • curved stais
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      • spiral staircase
      • curved stais
      • solid curved stair walls
      • sn
      • solved
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    • mtldesigns
    • January 4, 2024

11. dimension center 1 2

    By Hammer7, April 9, 2020
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    • joey_martin
    • April 18, 2020

12. Help w/ Missing Drywall 1 2

    By kwhitt, February 14, 2020
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    • kwhitt
    • February 19, 2020

13. Why are Line Drawing viewports printing with Black Background when exported to PDF first? 1 2

    By kylejmarsh, July 21, 2020   

    • layout
    • black background
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      • black background
      • line drawing
      • pdf issues
      • mac
      • black ink
    • 38 replies
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    • KTransue
    • August 7, 2021

14. Chief X10 lousy camera views 1 2

    By VinnieVicon, March 8, 2018
    • 42 replies
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    • Kbird1
    • March 18, 2018

15. Can you change how Chief calls the swing of a door? 1 2

    By Mark_Peterson, March 23, 2016   

    • Doors
    • 45 replies
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    • Richard_Morrison
    • March 30, 2018

16. Ruby & Text Macro Basics.

    By Joe_Carrick, April 13, 2015
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    • GerryT
    • June 1, 2018

17. Change Temporary Dimensions From Feet+Inches To Just Inchest

    By usingchief, February 24, 2015
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    • DavidJPotter
    • February 25, 2015

18. Speed of x11 - finished plans 1 2

    By johnny, June 11, 2019
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    • pkegles
    • July 30, 2019

19. Hello Agan And X7 Basement Wall Question 1 2

    By TennVol, April 1, 2015
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    • country
    • April 6, 2015

20. 1 hr fire rated detail- one side only

    By RL-inc, May 10, 2021
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    • rlackore
    • May 10, 2021

21. The Windows 11, 3000 Series RTX Debacle. 1 2

    By BeachHouse1, February 22, 2022
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    • Kbird1
    • March 30, 2022

22. Victorian Exterior Wall Detail 1 2

    By EBinteriors, May 22, 2015
    • 38 replies
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    • Ridge_Runner
    • May 28, 2015

23. Door & Window Headers - Question 1 2

    By Joe_Carrick, December 26, 2019
    • 32 replies
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    • SH_Canada
    • April 15, 2021

24. Elevation datums 1 2

    By mlthrift, May 24, 2017
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    • Alaskan_Son
    • September 23, 2017

25. Floor Plans - Hand Sketch Style 1 2

    By AriseDesign, May 20, 2015
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    • steve_stuart
    • March 22, 2024