General Q & A

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25017 topics in this forum

  1. Internal openings dimensions

    By OnlineBuilder2,
    • 0 replies
    • 755 views

  2. Loading issue

    By JFDrafting,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.3k views

  3. Cannot insert Millwork from library

    By ChiefJeet,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  4. Floor and Ceiling Framing not generating in X12

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views

  5. offsetting wall caps

    By winterdd,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  6. Building 2nd Story

    By CoolHandLuke,
    • 1 reply
    • 968 views

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

    By Lorrie,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  8. Formula for cabinet volume in schedule?

    By jcdurand,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.5k views

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

    By ShaneK,
    • 46 replies
    • 12.2k views

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

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

  11. How to manipulate an elevation view in layout

    By DesiSusan,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.7k views

  12. Dividing/Splitting Roof Plane

    By Scotbow,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

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

    By J_Mack,
    • 0 replies
    • 945 views

  14. Kitchen Configuration Icon x13

    By blakely,
    • 0 replies
    • 715 views

  15. User library update question...

    By PMMully,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. Wall returns not completing with varying roof heights.

    By fletcher,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.7k views

  17. Wall niche with a door

    By armfx89,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views

  18. Indoor residential slide

    By COLONIAL-CHIEF,
    • 14 replies
    • 5.3k views

  19. Core Catalog Missing Bryant Sconce?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 883 views

  20. How to effectively reuse text with different annotation sets?

    By PMMully,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  21. Roof Thickness Default

    By stevenyhof,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  22. Link documents/photos via text

    By RobWhite,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

  23. Miter Plate Ends: working in X13?

    By robdyck,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  24. SHADOWS

    By HylandDesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 696 views

  25. Window Lites Control in Bottom of Single Hung Unit

    By DrewFenton,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views