General Q & A

Ask Chief-related questions and get answers from experienced users.

25440 topics in this forum

  1. Note numbers in plan view

    By Luciano,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  2. bridsmouth set to zero only works for one type of the roof planes

    By SHCanada2,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.2k views

  3. Vaulted Stone Surround for Windows

    By Doug_N,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views

  4. OFF ANGLE WALLS & OBJECTS

    By cortssmith,
    • 2 replies
    • 762 views

  5. Stairs - COMPLETE BREAK TOOL

    By SNestor,
    • 9 replies
    • 3.8k views

  6. Why are my detailed cabinet dimensions rounding down?

    By courtneykish,
    • 16 replies
    • 1.8k views

  7. Physically based rendering CPU, GPU, video cards

    By SoulInteriors,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. Separating window frame to reveal material

    By EMBARC,   
    • 3 replies
    • 3.4k views

  9. can we set a global macro from another macros reported value.

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 2 replies
    • 791 views

  10. Pony Wall - Brick Cap Question

    By JKEdmo,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.9k views

  11. Roof eve detail?

    By RicatRandM,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.8k views

  12. Exterior Window Trim w/t Stone Wall

    By BrentJohnJohn,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  13. Is There A Way to Get Layout Sheet 0 Defaults to 'Front' of Succeeding Layout Pages?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 14 replies
    • 1.7k views

  14. Cleaning up brick ledges in construction drawings

    By OldBarnDesign,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  15. Plan with decks, material list only reporting deck boards, no framing

    By GeneDavis,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.4k views

  16. Window schedule, 11 openings, numbered 1 through 12, no W04

    By GeneDavis,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.4k views

  17. Dimension extension lines missing in automatic dimensioning at 1/8" scale defaults

    By shingabiss,
    • 4 replies
    • 980 views

  18. Curved walls detaching from straight walls while trying to adjust the depth

    By TTanner23,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  19. Transparent Screen Material in Vector/Elevation view

    By TyDesign,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views

  20. Help Me Fix A Messed Up Roof (and a few other problems...)

    By ThomasR89,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.7k views

  21. how to create a gambrel roof with gussets in x14

    By Oneofmany78,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views

  22. do tablets work w chief

    By raltd9245,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  23. Trim Question

    By JKEdmo,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. Cleaning up automatic dimensions

    By shingabiss,
    • 3 replies
    • 984 views

  25. Dual Pitch Hip Roof

    By JLHomeCo,
    • 22 replies
    • 11.1k views