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

    By Lorrie,
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  2. Formula for cabinet volume in schedule?

    By jcdurand,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.7k views

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

    By ShaneK,
    • 46 replies
    • 12.5k views

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

    By AC-Projects,
    • 7 replies
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  5. How to manipulate an elevation view in layout

    By DesiSusan,
    • 9 replies
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  6. Dividing/Splitting Roof Plane

    By Scotbow,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

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

    By J_Mack,
    • 0 replies
    • 986 views

  8. Kitchen Configuration Icon x13

    By blakely,
    • 0 replies
    • 742 views

  9. User library update question...

    By PMMully,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  10. Wall returns not completing with varying roof heights.

    By fletcher,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.8k views

  11. Wall niche with a door

    By armfx89,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.5k views

  12. Indoor residential slide

    By COLONIAL-CHIEF,
    • 14 replies
    • 5.5k views

  13. Core Catalog Missing Bryant Sconce?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 926 views

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

    By PMMully,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  15. Roof Thickness Default

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.1k views

  16. Link documents/photos via text

    By RobWhite,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  17. Miter Plate Ends: working in X13?

    By robdyck,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  18. SHADOWS

    By HylandDesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 730 views

  19. Window Lites Control in Bottom of Single Hung Unit

    By DrewFenton,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  20. arched wall opening

    By ChiefuserMathews,   
    • 10 replies
    • 2.6k views

  21. X11- Client VIewer Tool

    By bnharch,
    • 2 replies
    • 851 views

  22. Have 2 CASEMENT windows, but one is Left and the other is Right hinged, getting the same Schedule Number

    By JuanR2,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  23. different fdn types on same home

    By winterdd,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. Pendant lights placed on sloped ceilings are not showing any light when lowered below the "attic" height

    By jp26jp,
    • 1 reply
    • 890 views

  25. Polyline Default Setting for Label

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 18 replies
    • 3.5k views