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  1. Help with interior wall dimensioning, omitting exterior

    By Jaredp757,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.7k views

  2. Frame Engineering in CA X14

    By OnlineBuilder2,
    • 1 reply
    • 674 views

  3. Material region does not cut around door trim when material region crosses below wall into foundation

    By SHCanada2,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  4. Default Material Settings

    By basilbabaa,
    • 2 replies
    • 929 views

  5. Using Chief Architect backdrops

    By Designers_Edge,   
    • 7 replies
    • 3.1k views

  6. Wall Connection

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  7. CAD Pattern Question

    By JKEdmo,
    • 14 replies
    • 2.2k views

  8. How do I make an angled half wall under stairs?

    By Brandon_1311,   
    • 10 replies
    • 3k views

  9. Default Tub Symbol won't generate 2D symbol after stretching

    By amddrafting,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. Library Folders Missing

    By RobUSMC,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  11. Orthogonal Tab Move

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  12. How to create a custom manufacturing library

    By CedarCreek,
    • 1 reply
    • 813 views

  13. Roof Plane Help

    By jaystang,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  14. Use symbol created in X15 in X14?

    By BAKERSB4,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. Cove Cabinet Molding Component - How to Price Accurately?

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Is there a key that forces a straight line when using CAD tools?

    By 5Design,
    • 20 replies
    • 3.2k views

  17. Building plans for a remodel

    By CPDesigns,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  18. how to hide dormer walls

    By chiefmodify,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.2k views

  19. 15 Lite Double Hung Window

    By JamesBolger,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  20. inset cabinets with no bottom

    By ChiefChrissy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  21. Changing the tolerance of cabinet labels

    By saraolson,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  22. Can Chief import line types

    By McCoyArch,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  23. Is There a Way To Change Color of Window/Door Labels Without having the 'Show Color' Icon Selected?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 669 views

  24. Exterior wall not disappearing when uploaded to 3D viewer cloud.

    By Watkins,
    • 1 reply
    • 650 views

  25. Layout PDF Export creates ALL WHITE file

    By kylejmarsh,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views