General Q & A

27554 topics in this forum

1. Dropping slab in garage

   By since1937, December 19, 2020   

   • foundation
   • slab
   • 2 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • Alchemyjim
   • December 19, 2020

2. Roof Tips?

   By olyconstruction, September 28, 2016
   • 13 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • joey_martin
   • September 30, 2016

3. Chief Website Problem?

   By ACADuser, November 14, 2020
   • 5 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • ACADuser
   • November 17, 2020

4. Adjust Sunlight DBX

   By rlackore, November 9, 2016
   • 6 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • rlackore
   • November 9, 2016

5. How to add Room Label Tags in addition to the generic Room Name

   By KDsnyder, September 4, 2023
   • 6 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • Kbird1
   • July 10, 2024

6. Mono foundation slab, need edge at framing. How?

   By GeneDavis, September 13, 2015
   • 9 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • GeneDavis
   • September 15, 2015

7. Proper Header over Arched Door

   By robdyck, August 11, 2020
   • 10 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • steve_stuart
   • August 11, 2020

8. Cabinet Default Tool

   By builtright3, April 11, 2019
   • 14 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • Kbird1
   • April 13, 2019

9. ResCheck output - how does Chief calculate areas?

   By buck_taylor, March 20, 2022
   • 3 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • buck_taylor
   • March 21, 2022

10. Area sqft schedule

    By rectordesign7, October 14, 2022
    • 13 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • rectordesign7
    • October 17, 2022

11. Setting up first floor with garage & basement

    By mpatalsky, March 7, 2014
    • 11 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • mpatalsky
    • March 10, 2014

12. Deck with vaulted ceiling

    By armfx89, February 18, 2022
    • 8 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • Chrisb222
    • February 18, 2022

13. Adjusting cable rail spacing / gap

    By ChiefMarkK, September 14, 2021
    • 10 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • SHCanada2
    • May 15, 2024

14. Get Rid of Bad Elevation / Section Lines

    By olyconstruction, November 11, 2016
    • 9 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • glennw
    • November 11, 2016

15. Chief Doesn't Allow Breaking A Wall 8.5 Inches From An Edge? Trying To Wrap Brick Up To Sides Of An Overhead Garage Door.

    By VikingFan84, March 25, 2015   

    • breaking wall
    • garage
    • 10 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • March 27, 2015

16. Symbol to a material

    By jonboy, June 29, 2018
    • 9 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • Chopsaw
    • June 30, 2018

17. How to get rid of walls that won't go away

    By lg9388, April 24, 2014   

    • Walls
    • imbedded items
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Walls
      • imbedded items
      • tips and tricks
    • 2 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • tommy1
    • April 24, 2014

18. I Am Getting Tired Of Fighting Chief's Automated Walls! (Please Help)

    By 4hotshoez, January 9, 2015
    • 17 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • 4hotshoez
    • January 15, 2015

19. Historic Building Trim

    By Sumnerbc, October 11, 2016   

    • Trim
    • Mouldings
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Trim
      • Mouldings
      • Roof
    • 4 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • Sumnerbc
    • October 12, 2016

20. Square Footage

    By lyssekelley, April 13, 2020   

    • square footage
    • 4 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • rgardner
    • April 14, 2020

21. Bow Window Framing

    By RobUSMC, April 10, 2016
    • 9 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • MarkMc
    • April 11, 2016

22. Terrain elevation crisis

    By limitless8, June 12, 2016   

    • terrain
    • elevation
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • terrain
      • elevation
      • pit
      • underground
      • garden
    • 8 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • Chopsaw
    • June 14, 2016

23. Polyline Solid Hole

    By RobUSMC, November 25, 2022
    • 4 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • SusanC
    • November 26, 2022

24. Floor slab at garage door

    By hoethelongrow, March 12, 2018
    • 7 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • robdyck
    • March 12, 2018

25. wall in attic not allowing centering of window

    By DianeP, July 16, 2020
    • 5 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • DianeP
    • July 16, 2020