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25842 topics in this forum

  1. Color and material eye dropper problem

    By DH7777,
    • 14 replies
    • 4.1k views

  2. Can we have a Chief library accountant?

    By Designer1,
    • 0 replies
    • 927 views

  3. Please help, I'm failing trying to create the correct exterior wall

    By bdillard,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.3k views

  4. Gaps in Gable Wall joining Different Pitch Roof

    By Darrellx,   
    • 6 replies
    • 4.8k views

  5. HINGE/DOOR SWING INDICATION IN ELEVATIONS

    By DGail1,   
    • 12 replies
    • 5.2k views

  6. Can I remove/delete space right in the middle of my plan?

    By bdillard,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  7. 4 Way Elevation Callouts

    By kdhaigh,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.1k views

  8. New-ish User - Commercial Building Roof Detail Question

    By WadeBehm,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  9. How to turn off dimensions that automatically draw on walls on new software install?  - 

    By ColorDesigner,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.9k views

  10. How do you turn off the auto dimensions on new software install?  - 

    By ColorDesigner,
    • 1 reply
    • 943 views

  11. Hiding interior walls on a layer

    By PMMully,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.5k views

  12. Settings: How to set move increment

    By lavorhaynie,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.3k views

  13. Stick frame overframe roof. Why so glitchy?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  14. doors with adjustable height of bottom panel and lites that can be set

    By DianeP,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.2k views

  15. open gable porch roof

    By DianeP,
    • 9 replies
    • 8.5k views

  16. LAYOUT BOXES

    By Ronniesha,
    • 10 replies
    • 3.4k views

  17. Ruby Question: Passing a value from one plan file to another

    By Doug_N,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  18. How to import Manufacturer libraries

    By halshomes,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  19. Where is the best place to post an add for Chief Architect Employees or Subcontractors?

    By MastersTouch1,
    • 0 replies
    • 913 views

  20. Model Building plan

    By BluesArch,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  21. Premier vs. HD Pro (Ease of use/learning curve)

    By jmyers,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  22. Gooseneck lamp

    By Hammer7,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  23. Bridge / Catwalk over the great room strategies

    By reedie2000,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  24. Can I designate an area as the garage?

    By bdillard,
    • 17 replies
    • 3.5k views

  25. wall with a 15 degree vertical angle

    By BudinSDiego,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views