General Q & A

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1. It's just around the corner...

   By Rich_Winsor, February 28
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   • Rich_Winsor
   • March 2

2. NVIDIA Graphic Driver - is it stable?

   By DeLayDesign, January 7   

   • graphics
   • 9 replies
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   • Kbird1
   • March 1

3. separation in sink with (2) top false panels on a vanity

   By TJDDesigns, February 27
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   • TJDDesigns
   • March 1

4. BOARD FEET

   By builtright3, March 1
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   • builtright3
   • March 1

5. Built-in Bookshelf dimensioning help

   By jacpdx, February 25
   • 3 replies
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   • mtldesigns
   • March 1

6. Sketchup for Chief Architect

   By ChiefUserAnneC, February 23
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   • MarkMc
   • February 28

7. I would pay for this, Up for a challange?

   By builtright3, February 24
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   • Chrisb222
   • February 28

8. how do I create a half-wall (ledge) in the corner of a room

   By megclay, February 27
   • 5 replies
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   • megclay
   • February 28

9. Gaps in my ceilings/walls when I use room dividers

   By edavalos, February 26   

   • room divider
   • invisible
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     • room divider
     • invisible
     • invisible walls
     • holes
     • ceilings
     • walls
     • layers
   • 3 replies
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   • PitMan71
   • February 28

10. Export Layer sets/Walls/Defaults

    By Fotis1960, February 25
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    • PitMan71
    • February 27

11. Dim Snapping to Wall Layers

    By LumberStudio, February 27
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    • LumberStudio
    • February 27

12. How can we import text styles since they dont come in with layer sets?

    By Renerabbitt, June 12, 2024
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    • DrawingABlank
    • February 27

13. Gable End Overhang / Eave

    By Ange822, February 27   

    • gable end
    • eave
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      • gable end
      • eave
      • soffit
      • fascia
    • 3 replies
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    • Ange822
    • February 27

14. Are we getting built-in AI render in Chief anytime soon? Softplan has it already. 1 2

    By Michael_Gia, February 23
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    • SHCanada2
    • February 27

15. Group Select Beams and Posts in X17 (Framing Members)

    By BlairDrafting, February 27
    • 1 reply
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    • Chrisb222
    • February 27

16. stair Staircase, Railing and Newel Curved Details

    By ElizabethS, February 25   

    • stairway
    • railing
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      • stairway
      • railing
      • newel post
    • 1 reply
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    • DBCooper
    • February 27

17. Drawing walls with interior dimensions only

    By Scvide, February 25
    • 7 replies
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    • DBCooper
    • February 27

18. Odd behavior with Ancient Chief Architecture V10.08b (circa 2006)

    By jmmilner, February 20   

    • crash
    • old versions
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      • old versions
      • walls
    • 2 replies
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    • jmmilner
    • February 27

19. Sorting quirk? (Active layer display options)

    By DrawingABlank, February 25
    • 5 replies
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    • Chrisb222
    • February 26

20. Error trying to export 3d Viewer File

    By SteveCanbury, February 25
    • 4 replies
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    • SteveCanbury
    • February 26

21. Create symbol from building

    By Randino, February 25
    • 6 replies
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    • mtldesigns
    • February 26

22. Where is the popup countertop outlet symbol?

    By GeneDavis, February 25
    • 2 replies
    • 247 views
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    • GeneDavis
    • February 26

23. Built-in Refrigerators

    By dhurst, February 25
    • 3 replies
    • 205 views
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    • PitMan71
    • February 25

24. Material Help - Complicated Tile Pattern

    By Student2025, February 19
    • 6 replies
    • 430 views
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    • MollyNDG
    • February 25

25. Staircase railing into wall: how-to? Edit! zipped plan file attached

    By GeneDavis, February 23
    • 5 replies
    • 352 views
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    • PitMan71
    • February 25