General Q & A

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1. How to draw concrete precast 5' frost wall with Chief?

   By kucelkj, April 1, 2017
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   • kucelkj
   • April 1, 2017

2. Bifold Door systems

   By builtright3, February 27, 2018
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   • builtright3
   • February 28, 2018

3. PDF backdrop image showing through CA items in layout

   By RL-inc, February 15, 2024
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   • RL-inc
   • February 17, 2024

4. Splitting Rafters on Bearings with a Shed Roof

   By Zarraya, August 10
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   • jorgearaya
   • August 11

5. faux or "decorative" dormer

   By Sweeney, September 2, 2015   

   • Faux
   • Dormer
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     Tagged with:

     • Faux
     • Dormer
     • Truss
     • Roof
     • Decorative
     • Fake
     • False
     • Floating
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   • Sweeney
   • September 3, 2015

6. Why a fuzzy display in Layouts?

   By ACADuser, March 13, 2016
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   • LewisConDev
   • March 14, 2016

7. Adding an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet to layout file?

   By 10eighty, April 5, 2018
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   • Kbird1
   • April 7, 2018

8. Schedules question - 2D blocks

   By SNestor, February 3, 2020
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   • Dermot
   • February 3, 2020

9. I need to change a portion of the exterior gable walls to a different finish than the rest of the wall

   By ChiefAmatuerJay, January 10, 2022
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   • ChiefAmatuerJay
   • January 10, 2022

10. Need help with Roof and Exterior wall issues

    By Chiefismeantome, December 8, 2022
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    • Garybills
    • December 9, 2022

11. 3D Renderings

    By Ryan_M, August 10
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    • Ryan_M
    • August 11

12. Auto Roof Returns

    By GMTinc, February 9, 2015
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    • GMTinc
    • February 10, 2015

13. Stacking Decks (Docks) On Top Of Each Other?

    By keithhe, December 8, 2015
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    • Dennis_Gavin
    • December 9, 2015

14. Very messy gable walls

    By GeneDavis, October 27, 2016
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    • GeneDavis
    • October 27, 2016

15. Need help drawing walls on 3rd floor

    By carowe, March 11, 2020
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    • carowe
    • March 11, 2020

16. cabinet changes once installed

    By winterdd, November 11, 2021
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    • winterdd
    • November 12, 2021

17. As Built Wall Measurements-Brick Exterior

    By LotzCC, April 10, 2023
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    • LotzCC
    • April 15, 2023

18. Can we make Double Stud Wall??

    By buzzsaw204, May 25, 2014
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    • Kenoeightspot
    • May 25, 2014

19. Flat Elevations With Retaining Walls To Match Floor Heights.

    By VikingFan84, January 23, 2015   

    • elevation
    • retaining walls
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      • elevation
      • retaining walls
      • floor heights
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    • glennw
    • January 26, 2015

20. 90 Degree Sliders

    By Craigevans, February 9, 2015   

    • Sliders
    • Doors
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • February 11, 2015

21. Do me a favor

    By dshall, June 19, 2015
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    • jcaffee
    • June 19, 2015

22. Issue with Suppressing Casing and sheetrock wrapping "nub" walls

    By HDsquared, November 15, 2015   

    • casing
    • sheetrock
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      • casing
      • sheetrock
      • wrapped opening
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    • cv2702
    • January 30, 2017

23. Windows 10 And Chief 10

    By jeff14, January 22, 2016   

    • windows10 and chief 10
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    • jeff14
    • January 24, 2016

24. File managment

    By Randyc, April 20, 2016
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    • DMDesigns
    • April 20, 2016

25. No opening for stairs from basement to main floor

    By stpagr, July 18, 2017   

    • stairs
    • basement
    • 6 replies
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    • Chopsaw
    • July 18, 2017