General Q & A

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25799 topics in this forum

  1. Window Schudule

    By Chiefnewell,   
    • 3 replies
    • 460 views

  2. Schedule Question - Fully Dynamic or Refresh Needed?

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 3 replies
    • 327 views

  3. When will Chief incorporate AI for rendering? It’s time

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 21 replies
    • 2k views

  4. 3D Library Requires Purchase for SSA?

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 13 replies
    • 993 views

  5. Area Unit Schedule Setup for Units?

    By OnlineBuilder2,
    • 8 replies
    • 727 views

  6. Import DWG issues

    By gelbuilding,
    • 2 replies
    • 344 views

  7. Physically Based 3D View is very noisy when moving camera

    By AccentBill,   
    • 2 replies
    • 416 views

  8. Found interesting bug X16 not sure if anyone has ever seen it....quite odd.

    By VisualDandD,
    • 4 replies
    • 554 views

  9. Possible to have cavity insulation between roof rafters in defaults box?

    By agenoarch,
    • 1 reply
    • 353 views

  10. Angled Stairs

    By bdammeyer,
    • 2 replies
    • 418 views

  11. Removing Markers ( Numbered ) from Extension Lines

    By dbsteve,
    • 4 replies
    • 393 views

  12. Is there a reason to not use rich text and use text instead?

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 427 views

  13. Will the Leica Disto D2 work with CA without support software ?

    By mthd97,
    • 3 replies
    • 555 views

  14. Automatic truss modelling advice/help

    By Hobbiest,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  15. Convert an Imperial Template to Metric without loss of millimeter accuracy

    By TheAlchemist,
    • 15 replies
    • 1k views

  16. Polyline solid fill transparency issue

    By Jock1959,
    • 3 replies
    • 430 views

  17. Foundation Help

    By krrbnsn,
    • 2 replies
    • 381 views

  18. How do I get these walls to join up properly?

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 422 views

  19. CAD Details Library

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 425 views

  20. Anyone using a Mac Mini M4 or M4Pro with x16?

    By jgriesshaber,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.8k views

  21. Trying to Use Chief Architect to Estimate Projects

    By Brinq_Con,
    • 2 replies
    • 719 views

  22. Gable wall over deck railing

    By BenLondon,
    • 4 replies
    • 421 views

  23. Material Pattern Options

    By ChiefUserKatie,
    • 2 replies
    • 501 views

  24. Window and door casing after adding exterior insulation

    By ElkRivers,
    • 2 replies
    • 427 views

  25. Removing Referenced Plans From Layout File

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 408 views