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1. 1 hr fire rated detail- one side only

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

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

3. Construction Documents Checklist 1 2

   By DakotaContractor, February 15, 2016   

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

4. 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

5. porch needs to extend past the rail/ beam so that columns don't overhang

   By DianeP, July 30, 2016
   • 21 replies
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   • Steve_Nyhof
   • January 4, 2025

6. Error Message In X7 1 2

   By builtright3, January 29, 2015
   • 47 replies
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   • rtedesignllc
   • March 28, 2015

7. False Ceiling Design

   By CBuserIndia, July 22, 2016   

   • false ceiling
   • reuse
   • 7 replies
   • 14.5k views
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   • Rich_Winsor
   • August 3, 2016

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

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

9. Cantilevered Roof Truss

   By SNestor, December 21, 2020
   • 10 replies
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   • Ridge_Runner
   • December 24, 2020

10. What is the correct sequence for getting curved roofs right?

    By GeneDavis, September 18, 2020
    • 20 replies
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    • DzinEye
    • September 19, 2020

11. Wall Materials Change Framing 1 2

    By SpeleoWorm, May 12, 2020   

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

12. Export To 3Ds Max

    By Nicinus, June 3, 2014   

    • export
    • 3ds max
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      • export
      • 3ds max
      • file format
    • 22 replies
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    • portrait
    • June 8, 2015

13. designing R panel metal roofing 1 2

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

14. Glass shower door in glass wall above curb and pony wall 1 2

    By Ver1tas, December 2, 2018
    • 30 replies
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    • SNestor
    • February 16, 2019

15. Slab Footing Tool? 1 2

    By johnny, April 25, 2016
    • 32 replies
    • 14.3k views
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    • mthd97
    • October 2, 2025

16. Customizable dimension format? 1 2

    By CElder, June 16, 2021
    • 48 replies
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    • SH_Canada
    • July 9, 2021

17. Bought a new MacBook Pro 16” Chief still doesn’t perform. 1 2

    By Michael_Gia, November 25, 2019
    • 42 replies
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    • Electromen
    • January 27, 2020

18. Convert .STL file to .DWG file for AutoCAD

    By jetcobra, June 20, 2015
    • 2 replies
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    • Kbird1
    • June 21, 2015

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

    By HumbleChief, October 23, 2016
    • 28 replies
    • 14.2k views
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    • RL-inc
    • February 1, 2017

20. Help w/ Missing Drywall 1 2

    By kwhitt, February 14, 2020
    • 39 replies
    • 14.2k views
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    • kwhitt
    • February 19, 2020

21. HELP: Can All the Cross Section Details Be Auto Generated? 1 2

    By HomeDesign724, December 15, 2022
    • 42 replies
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    • Alaskan_Son
    • December 23, 2022

22. Shipping Container house

    By neo2222, February 8, 2021
    • 23 replies
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    • misterwiley
    • January 17, 2023

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. Building Sections 1 2

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

25. Callout text size

    By schrlmbr, March 31, 2014
    • 1 reply
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    • LevisL
    • March 31, 2014