General Q & A

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  1. Gable End Clean Up at Wall

    By Ryno300,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.2k views

  2. Version 10 library transfer

    By ShaneK,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.9k views

  3. 3d Cloud Viewer Issue

    By BuildingDesignNZ,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.9k views

  4. ordering layers

    By ElzaBDesign,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.5k views

  5. As Built Overlay using X13

    By ChristieHaus,
    • 13 replies
    • 4.6k views

  6. LIne thicknesses on RTRT ?

    By dskogg,
    • 17 replies
    • 4.6k views

  7. Wall Layer Settings

    By designergy,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.6k views

  8. Porch column footings (round piers)

    By madcowscarnival,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.5k views

  9. BUILD FRAMING/Platform extends into adjacent room-New Framing Group?

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  10. Any way to set linetype for countertops on an individual basis?

    By Richard_Morrison,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

  11. Select all objects in layer(s)

    By grubba,
    • 8 replies
    • 6.5k views

  12. How so I get rid of gray back ground?

    By dshall,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  13. Schedules

    By SCraig,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  14. Internal openings dimensions

    By OnlineBuilder2,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views

  15. Loading issue

    By JFDrafting,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.3k views

  16. Cannot insert Millwork from library

    By ChiefJeet,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  17. Floor and Ceiling Framing not generating in X12

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 7 replies
    • 2.4k views

  18. offsetting wall caps

    By winterdd,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  19. Building 2nd Story

    By CoolHandLuke,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

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

    By Lorrie,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  21. Formula for cabinet volume in schedule?

    By jcdurand,
    • 9 replies
    • 4.4k views

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

    By ShaneK,
    • 46 replies
    • 16.3k views

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

    By AC-Projects,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.9k views

  24. How to manipulate an elevation view in layout

    By DesiSusan,
    • 9 replies
    • 4.8k views

  25. Dividing/Splitting Roof Plane

    By Scotbow,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.1k views