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

    By KDsnyder,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views

  2. Layer Display Options

    By richoffan,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  3. clerestory roof

    By Douglas49,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By Lynx_Design,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views

  5. How do you calculate stair carpet material.

    By ChiefNICKELSON,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.8k views

  6. Area display both in imperial and metric 1 2

    By HaroonMalik,
    • 40 replies
    • 8.9k views

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

    By Jeff_Skinner,
    • 2 replies
    • 945 views

  8. Bay window on specific floor

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  9. Bearing measurements.

    By ChiefUserJTA,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  10. Material default for switchable lighting

    By vegarell,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.7k views

  11. Need help with Reverse Gable Garage and Porch

    By noobdesigner,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  12. Adding a bay or bow to window sched

    By RSdesignvt,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  13. Residential Steel Framing and Trusses

    By CCFmauiConstruct,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  14. Welding symbol

    By KRCasson,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

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

    By J_Mack,
    • 1 reply
    • 972 views

  16. Organize manufacturers library

    By RGWhite,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.8k views

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

    By andr0id,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.6k views

  18. Bachelor View Foundation Wall Issue

    By ChiefRosieRue,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  19. deck

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  20. Help random Lines

    By Logan123,
    • 14 replies
    • 3.8k views

  21. room area macro rounding

    By robdyck,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.5k views

  22. Vaulted ceiling surface not showing.

    By HaikuDog,
    • 12 replies
    • 3.6k views

  23. Does anybody have any comments in regards to the new 2021 22" IMAC's?

    By dshall,
    • 21 replies
    • 5k views

  24. Arrow keys will not move windows, doors or walls

    By DianaK,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  25. terrain data, best input method and how to smooth the terrain.

    By Doug-ib,   
    • 11 replies
    • 4.1k views