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25287 topics in this forum

  1. 3d viewer issue

    By BigKahuna,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  2. How do I get rid of gaps between floors?

    By Brittanyb22,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.5k views

  3. Change Slope of Auto Roof Return

    By alexpwalsh,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  4. Associating a layer set with a saved cross section

    By ChiefRoland,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views

  5. Auto Place Outlets - Defaults to comply with Local Electrical Code

    By KDsnyder,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.3k views

  6. Layer Display Options

    By richoffan,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  7. clerestory roof

    By Douglas49,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. How do I create shed dormer window cut-outs in main roof

    By Lynx_Design,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.2k views

  9. How do you calculate stair carpet material.

    By ChiefNICKELSON,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.4k views

  10. Area display both in imperial and metric 1 2

    By HaroonMalik,
    • 40 replies
    • 8.2k views

  11. Elevation view showing odd / incorrect info... Can anyone help?

    By Jeff_Skinner,
    • 2 replies
    • 807 views

  12. Bay window on specific floor

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  13. Bearing measurements.

    By ChiefUserJTA,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  14. Material default for switchable lighting

    By vegarell,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

  15. Need help with Reverse Gable Garage and Porch

    By noobdesigner,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  16. Adding a bay or bow to window sched

    By RSdesignvt,
    • 2 replies
    • 983 views

  17. Residential Steel Framing and Trusses

    By CCFmauiConstruct,
    • 1 reply
    • 921 views

  18. Welding symbol

    By KRCasson,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  19. L-Shaped Stairs with Different Railings in Different Sections

    By J_Mack,
    • 1 reply
    • 843 views

  20. Organize manufacturers library

    By RGWhite,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views

  21. How do I (roughly) add my roof truss design back into Chief?

    By andr0id,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.3k views

  22. Bachelor View Foundation Wall Issue

    By ChiefRosieRue,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  23. deck

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. Help random Lines

    By Logan123,
    • 14 replies
    • 3.5k views

  25. room area macro rounding

    By robdyck,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views