General Q & A

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26969 topics in this forum

  1. DOOR SCHEDULES

    By MuseDesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 163 views

  2. Invisible Wall causing edge of deck to disappear

    By PitMan71,
    • 3 replies
    • 186 views

  3. Roof Trusses sitting to low on top plate

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 5 replies
    • 3k views

  4. How does this lighting work

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 168 views

  5. Attic Trusses

    By builtright3,
    • 8 replies
    • 274 views

  6. I am having trouble getting Chief to use rough openings for Auto Exterior Dimensions

    By AdamEdgar,
    • 1 reply
    • 125 views

  7. automated scheduling of CAD DMS info

    By Brady33,
    • 6 replies
    • 337 views

  8. Shortcuts for symbols

    By ArmanChahal,
    • 2 replies
    • 162 views

  9. Question about Standards in Layout Design

    By SteveCanbury,
    • 12 replies
    • 491 views

  10. Is there a "Fill" for Note symbols?

    By FT2design,
    • 1 reply
    • 135 views

  11. Vintage garage doors

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 196 views

  12. Foundation Wall with Floor Truss on Interior Ledge

    By LotzCC,
    • 2 replies
    • 229 views

  13. Changing the floor of an element

    By AnkhRea,
    • 8 replies
    • 277 views

  14. Help with roof lines? Beginner unable to figure out the software...

    By idrivea911,
    • 3 replies
    • 293 views

  15. revit file download

    By Garreth,   
    • 1 reply
    • 118 views

  16. "Chief Architect Save as PDF" landing folder issues - please help!

    By deaconjj,
    • 7 replies
    • 487 views

  17. Help size callout text (X17)

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 245 views

  18. NEW USER: Seeking guidance...

    By CA_Russell,
    • 8 replies
    • 513 views

  19. Suggestions for modeling 2nd story addition on garage (deck style, on posts)

    By mpetrucco,
    • 1 reply
    • 195 views

  20. Trusses aren't visable

    By Cadwork22,
    • 3 replies
    • 186 views

  21. Objects on ceiling over rail of loft- need to remove

    By JessicaB,
    • 2 replies
    • 193 views

  22. Wall top and bottom inconsistancies.

    By Doug_N,
    • 4 replies
    • 223 views

  23. Automatic Foundation Tool Not Working

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 4 replies
    • 215 views

  24. Tips for Modeling Scandinavian Flush Eaves / Gable Roofs in Chief Architect?

    By cbehling,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  25. Delete Key / Backspace fiasco

    By limitless8,   
    • 22 replies
    • 9.6k views