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26208 topics in this forum

  1. vertical metal siding

    By SHCanada2,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.8k views

  2. 2022 Options for measuring and importing into chief

    By CooksDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  3. Alternating width plank siding

    By TonytheArcht,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.4k views

  4. Elevations, View 2 CAD or Live ?

    By mthd97,
    • 24 replies
    • 5.7k views

  5. Slab foundation for room addition projects.

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 0 replies
    • 917 views

  6. How does one go about creating variations of a remodel that can easily be compared?

    By DIYJon,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  7. why does my raytraced pool look like a catacomb

    By neringa,   
    • 15 replies
    • 5k views

  8. Can Chief Architect do this type of walkthrough reveal animation?

    By GregoryStorm,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.5k views

  9. STAIRS

    By decorators3,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  10. Fence or Railing Panels

    By CCarpenter,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.3k views

  11. Windows on a slant

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  12. Questions on Patios and Mitered Corner Steps

    By deaconjj,
    • 9 replies
    • 3.4k views

  13. Moving CAD details (not CAD blocks) from one plan file to another

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  14. 1st Floor Room, Ceiling Gone

    By ChiefUsrRay,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  15. Display Construction Lines on Single Elevation

    By Crusader103,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  16. Camera View Not Working

    By devinbarbee41,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  17. Monolithic Foundations - To Auto Build or To CAD?

    By joeyaccount,   
    • 7 replies
    • 3.8k views

  18. Problem with this building

    By WayneG,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views

  19. Reorder Drawing Groups

    By BlairDrafting,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  20. What's this line and how do I lose it (Rev A Shelf pullout symbol resized)

    By GeneDavis,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  21. Shelf Ceiling Issue

    By PatrickG-Designs,   
    • 0 replies
    • 984 views

  22. electrical talk

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  23. 3 Drawer Corner Cabinet

    By Rich_Winsor,
    • 4 replies
    • 4k views

  24. White rock material

    By ChiefUserHeather,
    • 7 replies
    • 3k views

  25. Create wall niche in soffit

    By Debzedlarkin,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.7k views