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  1. Porch w/ Cathedral ceiling, no gable shown

    By myrtsbnye,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  2. Electrical Outlets display on Wall Framing Details

    By BDG2244,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  3. Creating New Light Fixtures

    By Alfiejay08,
    • 7 replies
    • 5.7k views

  4. TEXT TAKING A LONG TIME

    By ChiefChrissy,
    • 1 reply
    • 878 views

  5. Trying to add perpendicular addon to our back patio. Need help please.

    By 65Shelby,
    • 6 replies
    • 607 views

  6. Wall in outdoor room on one side has disappeared when I copied beam from

    By Chiefnewell,
    • 1 reply
    • 603 views

  7. Creating an As-Built of a Multi-Stepped Foundation on a Hill

    By cougars32,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.5k views

  8. Changing Electrical Symbols Text

    By DHerb2014,
    • 3 replies
    • 726 views

  9. Best way to learn Chief for a New Employee

    By tdroes82,   
    • 4 replies
    • 765 views

  10. Room labels with & w/o ceiling turned on

    By KKBKeith,
    • 4 replies
    • 746 views

  11. Framing adjustment help.

    By HillsBuild,
    • 3 replies
    • 489 views

  12. Free Glass railing seminar, codes etc. at 11am tomorrow.

    By DRAWZILLA,
    • 0 replies
    • 553 views

  13. Import problem DWG File X17

    By Coastalbuilder,
    • 0 replies
    • 541 views

  14. Porch Barrel Roof - Architectural Block??

    By Drew-PRH,   
    • 1 reply
    • 585 views

  15. Pony Walls - show differently on seperate layout sheets

    By Skip_D,
    • 1 reply
    • 542 views

  16. AI and Chief Architect Renderings 1 2

    By wesdutka,
    • 25 replies
    • 4.3k views

  17. Temporary Dimensions - Multiple selected items

    By Radius1,
    • 1 reply
    • 423 views

  18. Room Numbers / Schedule to Plan View

    By AlexAncon,
    • 1 reply
    • 448 views

  19. Elevation Data with existing floor plan

    By BrettASterling,
    • 1 reply
    • 536 views

  20. Hip and Fascia

    By builtright3,
    • 4 replies
    • 759 views

  21. Reverse bow cabinet to follow a curved kitchen wall.

    By Treehouse2339,
    • 1 reply
    • 519 views

  22. Door and window labels not to be shown on all section views

    By mtldesigns,
    • 13 replies
    • 1k views

  23. Trying to Save a Porch Barrel Roof - Convert to Symbol

    By Drew-PRH,   
    • 2 replies
    • 492 views

  24. Why is casing reveal spec different for mulled windows vs single windows?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 511 views

  25. x17 macros

    By bogard,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views