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1. 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

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

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

3. 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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     Tagged with:

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

4. Error Message In X7 1 2

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

5. 1 hr fire rated detail- one side only

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

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

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

7. designing R panel metal roofing 1 2

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

8. Elevation datums 1 2

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

9. 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

10. Slab Footing Tool? 1 2

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

11. Help w/ Missing Drywall 1 2

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

12. Building Sections 1 2

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

13. Customizable dimension format? 1 2

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

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. Making 1St Floor Flush Inside Foundation

    By bksalaska, March 11, 2015
    • 8 replies
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    • bksalaska
    • March 15, 2015

16. Laptop Woes: Graphic Card Recommendations 1 2

    By kitchenlifestyle, August 16, 2014   

    • graphic card
    • laptop
    • (and 2 more)

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      • graphic card
      • laptop
      • upgrade
      • technical
    • 36 replies
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    • Alwayslearning
    • October 27, 2015

17. Shipping Container house

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

18. 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

19. Door & Window Headers - Question 1 2

    By Joe_Carrick, December 26, 2019
    • 32 replies
    • 13.6k views
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    • SH_Canada
    • April 15, 2021

20. Victorian Exterior Wall Detail 1 2

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

21. Floor Plans - Hand Sketch Style 1 2

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

22. Call Outs, Dimensions, Text 1 2

    By AlexAncon, April 19, 2015
    • 29 replies
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    • dshall
    • April 23, 2015

23. Canvas, Scan to CAD Chief Architect

    By EBinteriors, November 12, 2020   

    • direct scan to as builts in chief
    • 15 replies
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    • TennVol
    • January 15, 2021

24. Chief X10 lousy camera views 1 2

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

25. Wall Bridging for LGF Steel Walls (Light Guauge Framing) 1 2

    By ACADuser, December 6, 2019
    • 36 replies
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    • RickyP
    • August 5, 2020