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  1. Wall schedule report in decimal feet?

    By Gawdzira,
    • 5 replies
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  2. Dormers

    By EMSP67,
    • 9 replies
    • 3.9k views

  3. Contemporary A Frame Cabin

    By dbarbee,
    • 10 replies
    • 5.6k views

  4. Note schedule pasting issue

    By Gawdzira,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  5. Deck Framing not Showing

    By ahomes,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  6. How to create a belly band

    By westvale,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.7k views

  7. Text Arrows and Leaders are CAD not Text!!!

    By Archnot-Boltz,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  8. Help with Automatic dimensions

    By MAINEWOOD59,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  9. Wall Height Adjustments in 3D and Room Definition Changes Across Chief Architect Versions

    By ZackEller,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  10. Folded plate staircase and railing

    By ozaheman,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  11. Attic trusses on multi-level house and garage

    By baltimorestef,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  12. User Catalog not showing up in Library Browser

    By tkwebster,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  13. 5' Patio with Roof Overhang - Soffit?

    By Mitchie01,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.6k views

  14. Dormer Window Help

    By CCI_alexandria,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  15. Roof Issues: attaching a gable porch roof underneath existing house roof

    By ChiefUser-Autumn,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  16. Opening Chief?

    By ACADuser,
    • 0 replies
    • 760 views

  17. FIXTURE LABELS IN ELECTRICAL

    By winterdd,
    • 11 replies
    • 2k views

  18. UL Listing

    By Sebastian_1,
    • 0 replies
    • 757 views

  19. Ceiling surfaces missing

    By gbid13,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.4k views

  20. Automatic Balloon Framing - not working for me

    By SNestor,   
    • 10 replies
    • 7.4k views

  21. Roof help, or ideas for better continuity

    By madcowscarnival,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  22. Porch Chimney

    By Cadwork22,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  23. What Does this Symbol Mean?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 18 replies
    • 3.1k views

  24. Terrain is the bane of my existence

    By msmith964,
    • 7 replies
    • 2k views

  25. Vaulted Room still showing ledger/rim board for second floor

    By ccollin,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views