General Q & A

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1. need help creating a roof

   By josbrp, March 31, 2020
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   • josbrp
   • May 12, 2020

2. Plumbing Isometric

   By DesertVision, May 8, 2020
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   • para-CAD
   • November 9, 2022

3. Why does the framing show in recessed area around window?

   By mgianzero, January 27, 2021
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   • mgianzero
   • January 31, 2021

4. Trouble with moving to new computer

   By chuck_g, December 10, 2021
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   • Kbird1
   • December 11, 2021

5. Changing Floor Joist Size--Is this the mortal sin of Chief?

   By Ed_Orum, October 4, 2023
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   • Ed_Orum
   • October 12, 2023

6. Solid wall hatch not visible

   By AHdesigner, November 9, 2023
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   • AHdesigner
   • November 9, 2023

7. LAPTOP CRASHING

   By sthieldesign, October 20, 2022
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   • JayMartin
   • November 14, 2022

8. Living area.

   By Cadwork22, May 16, 2024
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   • Cadwork22
   • May 16, 2024

9. Introducing My "bucking Molding"

   By TheKitchenAbode, May 11, 2015   

   • molding
   • casing
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     • casing
     • window
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   • TheKitchenAbode
   • May 12, 2015

10. general setup question - roofs and walls

    By brian-sdesign, October 26, 2016
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    • brian-sdesign
    • October 27, 2016

11. X9 download recommended?

    By BigKahuna, January 9, 2018   

    • x9 vs x 10
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    • BigKahuna
    • January 12, 2018

12. Differences between X12 and X13 sufficient to warrant upgrading?

    By DeltaHome, May 12, 2021
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • May 13, 2021

13. PDF File Size - Methods Reviewed

    By Doug_N, March 30, 2022   

    • print
    • pdf
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      • pdf
      • driver
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    • Kbird1
    • April 2, 2022

14. Export Plan to Sketchup

    By country, June 6, 2022   

    • exporting
    • sketchup
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    • GeneDavis
    • June 7, 2022

15. Macro to split a string?

    By ACADuser, December 14, 2023
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    • ACADuser
    • December 16, 2023

16. How to change Chief X17 so it opens without need to open as administrator?

    By GeneDavis, July 15, 2025
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    • MoeGia
    • August 2, 2025

17. Library browser won't open

    By VinnieVicon, February 2, 2020
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    • DBCooper
    • December 11, 2023

18. One Hip Roof Plane over 2 Rooms with different ceiling heights

    By adamwillis, May 9, 2020
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    • Mark3D
    • May 10, 2020

19. Lowered Ceiling For Pipes

    By simonas, December 9, 2014
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    • JLDrafting
    • December 10, 2014

20. Lost Harware Lock

    By leonarda, February 9, 2015
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    • leonarda
    • February 10, 2015

21. DWG IMPORT

    By pazzfam, June 14, 2018
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    • pazzfam
    • June 14, 2018

22. Poll.......

    By winterdd, March 2
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    • SHCanada2
    • March 2

23. Export of framing members from CA 3D model for structural sizing in BIM softwares or Weyerhaeuser Forte.

    By Forsythe, February 1, 2017
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    • DavidJames
    • February 3, 2017

24. Black Screen

    By Treehouse2339, August 13, 2019
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    • Wadsworth
    • June 20, 2025

25. Who can rid me of this annoying Windows 10 toolbar?

    By GeneDavis, November 17, 2019
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • November 18, 2019