General Q & A

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26774 topics in this forum

  1. Drawing Sheet Setup/Plan Views

    By kwhitt,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.7k views

  2. Is there a way I can show both the current topo and the new topo once buildings, driveway, parking added?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 904 views

  3. How can I get rid of the terrain in a room?

    By binkpear,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  4. Flat Roof/ Different Ceiling Heights

    By buildinthevoid,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

  5. ChiefTalk and Firefox?

    By imodel,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  6. Way to get chief plan data into xactimate data or similar?

    By cbucks,
    • 0 replies
    • 722 views

  7. double floor joist under walls

    By Jambruins,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  8. 2nd Floor Floor Framing Default

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. LED light will not mount to sloped ceiling plane.

    By TaylorDJP,   
    • 0 replies
    • 906 views

  10. Deck planking and framing generating within exterior wall

    By BuilderP,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  11. Exterior wall displays w/o siding

    By fhartshorn,
    • 1 reply
    • 996 views

  12. Post frame template ..

    By Chief-Mekyael,
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views

  13. change deck framing so support beams and posts are not recessed

    By Jambruins,
    • 1 reply
    • 922 views

  14. CAD Detail Warning

    By WildcatFury,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  15. How do you make a cable railing?

    By cbucks,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  16. Manufacturers Catalogs

    By Kbernard,
    • 0 replies
    • 729 views

  17. Adjusting North Pointer to Show Correct Bearings

    By ChiefUserConnorC,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  18. Legacy NKBA Dims

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  19. Has anyone done a reset of their Windows PC?

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  20. Way to change tape measure tool from ft in to ft decimal?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 831 views

  21. how to change floor joist lap distance

    By Jambruins,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  22. Auto Elevations with Macros

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.9k views

  23. ARCHED CABINETS

    By sthieldesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  24. Preview Panel Background Issue

    By LeviSH,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  25. How do I change the materials size, spacing, and lengths for rebar and other items that are components of foundation?

    By jkrysak,
    • 0 replies
    • 906 views