General Q & A

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24878 topics in this forum

  1. Running a .rb file in Chief 1 2

    By tlinder,   
    • 32 replies
    • 5.2k views

  2. Elevations printing (pdf) incorrectly 1 2 3

    By Small_Fish,   
    • 51 replies
    • 10.3k views

  3. How can I move the line label on a plot plan? The one that gives length atop, bearing under?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views

  4. How to show foundations in pony walls?

    By dvogel1,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  5. Get me back to inches in the text size dialog

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 843 views

  6. 2D and 3D cladding don't match

    By Douglas49,
    • 2 replies
    • 873 views

  7. Best way to center on things between reference layers

    By PMMully,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.5k views

  8. Interior basement walls overlapping icf foundation wall

    By Jambruins,
    • 1 reply
    • 658 views

  9. Pole barn template

    By ricatic,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. Bay window Raised Floor missing wall

    By sweethomedesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  11. Auto Story Pole Elevations and Top of Plate Question

    By OldBarnDesign,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views

  12. Room divider walls

    By winterdd,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  13. Active Layer Display Options DBX is foobar after latest update

    By OldBarnDesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  14. Stair miters and grain direction on deck

    By Thewoodmaster,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  15. Exterior wall spanning railing and "open to below"

    By CCarpenter,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  16. Grid in plan view

    By grahambuilt,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  17. Line style for small details

    By ACADuser,
    • 1 reply
    • 885 views

  18. Lights No Longer Work in 3D Camera View?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 942 views

  19. Rafter Callout vs Labels

    By Jonathan3891,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  20. Importing AutoCad Blocks into Chief X14

    By JAKaprocki,
    • 5 replies
    • 758 views

  21. Base Plate height + Roof

    By blueriver,
    • 12 replies
    • 2k views

  22. Help with Attic Walls (x14)

    By HetrickDesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  23. How we extend those cabinet sides for real after doing it in Chief

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 832 views

  24. MacBook Pro questions for new laptop

    By Ross101,
    • 20 replies
    • 2.8k views

  25. Need help extending side of cabinet to rear

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.4k views