General Q & A

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27424 topics in this forum

  1. Arc with Arrow, Radius Marker

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 3 replies
    • 717 views

  2. "edit layout lines" tool not working X17

    By Designers_Edge,   
    • 4 replies
    • 718 views

  3. Reinforced Concrete Frame Building (w/ masonry infill)

    By RogueDesigner,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  4. Red X's on Electrical Objects Problem

    By SC_drafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 730 views

  5. Gable over a 45 degree deck section

    By BakenUser,
    • 3 replies
    • 653 views

  6. Deck framing does not generate.

    By Migaloo,
    • 2 replies
    • 514 views

  7. lighting

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
    • 422 views

  8. Chief Architect compatability with 2020

    By goldfinchstyle,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  9. Changing Concrete walls to frame walls, installing slab on grade foundation below the walls

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 415 views

  10. Cutting a door in half?

    By DJSSDB,
    • 2 replies
    • 498 views

  11. Chief Architect Performance Limitations on Large-Scale Projects

    By portrait,
    • 1 reply
    • 757 views

  12. Shelf ceiling closet: hole through wall + how to frame against drywall

    By meanwhile,
    • 0 replies
    • 332 views

  13. Library Object Macro Conflict With Plan Macro

    By MollyNDG,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

  14. Sun Analysis

    By cpsd2020,
    • 2 replies
    • 491 views

  15. Foundation Stem Cutout for Garage Doors

    By CoolHandLuke,
    • 3 replies
    • 539 views

  16. Pony wall display in saved plan views

    By LeeDrafter,   
    • 2 replies
    • 554 views

  17. Tray Ceiling Issue

    By winterdd,
    • 4 replies
    • 636 views

  18. Show referenced file in elevation

    By JonHarrah,
    • 8 replies
    • 997 views

  19. Locked Walls Move

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 5 replies
    • 815 views

  20. How are you using the Sharp drawer microwave? I have to manually insert.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 9 replies
    • 988 views

  21. Terrain At Building

    By 3DDesigner,
    • 3 replies
    • 684 views

  22. Project File Browser Name

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 572 views

  23. Creating custom backsplash tiles

    By KBEDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 821 views

  24. how to get porch roof separate from house roof....

    By Jambruins,
    • 6 replies
    • 963 views

  25. How can I specify this Hafele base cab pullout to work as a drawer pullout (as the Rev A Shelf items do?)

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 463 views