General Q & A

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26521 topics in this forum

  1. Archived backup file won't open. What do these messages mean?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  2. Framing reference being ignored?!?!?!!!

    By contractcad,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.4k views

  3. Deck not drawing

    By Brian_Wisner_PE,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  4. Unwanted Height Added to Roof

    By HeatherMcK,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  5. Image on 3d object

    By Kbowen1963,
    • 2 replies
    • 938 views

  6. can this plan be done with auto roof?

    By Jambruins,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.3k views

  7. Dimension Text

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 766 views

  8. SKM files

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.9k views

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

    By OldBarnDesign,
    • 10 replies
    • 3.6k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  12. How to deselect an item from a group selection

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  13. Second Floor Windows On A Two Story Porch

    By augusdo63,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  14. Joist pocketed in masonry walls

    By eaf3architect,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  15. Chamfer Wall Corner Connections/Intersections

    By svengustafson,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  17. Room Number Display

    By amddrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 836 views

  19. all about glass handrails seminar

    By DRAWZILLA,
    • 0 replies
    • 671 views

  20. Default Configuration

    By Joe_cul,
    • 1 reply
    • 820 views

  21. Coloured Floorplan

    By agriffiths,
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views

  22. Breakline Symbol

    By kwhitt,
    • 16 replies
    • 8.3k views

  23. Saving a Plan + Library

    By NeilofOZ,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 726 views

  25. Autoroof Question - Misaligned Valleys

    By JKEdmo,
    • 9 replies
    • 2k views