General Q & A

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24886 topics in this forum

  1. 3d Cloud Viewer Issue

    By BuildingDesignNZ,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.7k views

  2. ordering layers

    By ElzaBDesign,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  3. As Built Overlay using X13

    By ChristieHaus,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.8k views

  4. LIne thicknesses on RTRT ?

    By dskogg,
    • 17 replies
    • 2.8k views

  5. Wall Layer Settings

    By designergy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  6. Porch column footings (round piers)

    By madcowscarnival,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  7. BUILD FRAMING/Platform extends into adjacent room-New Framing Group?

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Any way to set linetype for countertops on an individual basis?

    By Richard_Morrison,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. Too many dimensions

    By BnCKelley,
    • 13 replies
    • 4.4k views

  10. Select all objects in layer(s)

    By grubba,
    • 8 replies
    • 4.1k views

  11. How so I get rid of gray back ground?

    By dshall,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  12. Schedules

    By SCraig,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  13. Internal openings dimensions

    By OnlineBuilder2,
    • 0 replies
    • 724 views

  14. Loading issue

    By JFDrafting,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.3k views

  15. Cannot insert Millwork from library

    By ChiefJeet,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  16. Floor and Ceiling Framing not generating in X12

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views

  17. offsetting wall caps

    By winterdd,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Building 2nd Story

    By CoolHandLuke,
    • 1 reply
    • 931 views

  19. I just purchased a new computer. This software is not working, please help if can

    By Lorrie,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  20. Formula for cabinet volume in schedule?

    By jcdurand,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.4k views

  21. Besides the building world do you use Chief for anything else? 1 2

    By ShaneK,
    • 46 replies
    • 12.1k views

  22. Can a Chief Architect drawing be turned into a CAD drawing?

    By AC-Projects,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.7k views

  23. How to manipulate an elevation view in layout

    By DesiSusan,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.6k views

  24. Dividing/Splitting Roof Plane

    By Scotbow,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  25. Backsplash tiles not showing correctly in standard, physical base, clay, and duotone renderings

    By J_Mack,
    • 0 replies
    • 918 views