General Q & A

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26206 topics in this forum

  1. Terrain contour. Flat area that slopes in two directions.

    By dvogel1,
    • 19 replies
    • 4.2k views

  2. Help - Ray Trace

    By JNSHANK,   
    • 19 replies
    • 4.2k views

  3. X6 16.4 Update Is Released

    By lbuttery,
    • 21 replies
    • 4.2k views

  4. Glazing (Glass) area of window

    By ChiefuserMathews,   
    • 2 replies
    • 4.2k views

  5. Callout's And Elevation

    By EBinteriors,   
    • 11 replies
    • 4.2k views

  6. Locking Roof Planes On Detached Garage

    By Mark_Peterson,   
    • 13 replies
    • 4.2k views

  7. Why stainless steel looks different?

    By dshall,
    • 20 replies
    • 4.2k views

  8. Clerestory Windows show in plan

    By DenisonDrywall,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.2k views

  9. Elevations and sections: foreground accented, rear in fog

    By GeneDavis,
    • 18 replies
    • 4.2k views

  10. CA to Collada to Lumion

    By dshall,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.2k views

  11. Roof Eave (soffit) lining height

    By RobWhite,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.2k views

  12. Bring to Front

    By builtright3,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.2k views

  13. X10 Performance Issues

    By JBHammer,   
    • 7 replies
    • 4.2k views

  14. Title search help

    By winterdd,
    • 13 replies
    • 4.2k views

  15. Doors - How to customize Side Lite

    By Ange822,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.2k views

  16. Need help with simple truss roof

    By wtstreetglow,   
    • 17 replies
    • 4.2k views

  17. Electrical connections

    By Caddyman,
    • 7 replies
    • 4.2k views

  18. Why does my wall disappear?

    By HighwayMan55,
    • 6 replies
    • 4.2k views

  19. [ LONG POST ] - I'm a new user, hoping to ask the Chief community if Chief Architect is the best program for my somewhat-unusual use-case. Would greatly appreciate help.

    By Ty_Tradeswork,
    • 15 replies
    • 4.2k views

  20. Roof Help

    By urwinenterprises,   
    • 20 replies
    • 4.2k views

  21. WIndow Labels / Schedule

    By Evolution,   
    • 16 replies
    • 4.2k views

  22. More Issues with Horizontal Lines in Elevations

    By wjmdes,
    • 7 replies
    • 4.2k views

  23. Wall to cover top half of stairs

    By cortssmith,
    • 11 replies
    • 4.2k views

  24. How to put recessed lights in custom soffit under vaulted ceiling

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.2k views

  25. Move Component Columns? Change Schedule For Item?

    By MarkMc,
    • 14 replies
    • 4.2k views