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  1. Roof Crickets

    By Cadman_97701,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  2. Creating Crown Molding

    By stager386,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views

  3. Radiating arched top window niche

    By JohnDepner,
    • 0 replies
    • 800 views

  4. 6x6 Porch columns changes to 2x6 on its own

    By Gary_Swanson,
    • 3 replies
    • 908 views

  5. Snap Precision Question - Layouts

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 0 replies
    • 947 views

  6. Reflective Windows Exterior Ray Trace

    By LeeDrafter,   
    • 12 replies
    • 2.7k views

  7. split level addition...wall issues

    By Jambruins,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. What is the trick to shaping windows so one jamb is tilted off 90?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.7k views

  9. Editing imported symbols via STL file

    By PMMully,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  10. Best way to model these exterior end walls 1 2

    By Evolution,   
    • 34 replies
    • 7k views

  11. How would you model this in Chief? House with steel exoskeleton, purlined and decked flat roof

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  12. People, cats & dog 3d models/ images

    By PolArch,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  13. Designing a room without a whole house

    By stager386,
    • 3 replies
    • 967 views

  14. PDF Line Merge

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  15. Layer Question

    By JKEdmo,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  16. Making changes to all cabinets after the kitchen is drawn by changing defaults

    By Elliot,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.6k views

  17. Beginner Needing some help :-( (Can't get a 2 walls to function properly)- File Attached

    By wtstreetglow,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Best practice for modelling a thick wall, with false double wall, and a wedge-shaped recessed window

    By smashing,
    • 18 replies
    • 2.8k views

  19. Change Default Rendering Technique For Chief Architect 3D Viewer Cloud

    By DIY_Guy,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.7k views

  20. When using fencing to create a block wall with Posts...how do I increase the panel size?

    By DIYJon,
    • 1 reply
    • 686 views

  21. Dallas Designers that were at the Training week in Idaho

    By ScottTracysCHD,
    • 0 replies
    • 767 views

  22. Have snow on the image when move

    By DDJin666,
    • 2 replies
    • 755 views

  23. Bow Window

    By keithhe,
    • 23 replies
    • 2.9k views

  24. Lines between cabinets not showing on floorplan?

    By sea_lyons,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  25. How to center a plan

    By KarenC,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views