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  1. Stick frame overframe roof. Why so glitchy?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

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

    By DianeP,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.6k views

  3. open gable porch roof

    By DianeP,
    • 9 replies
    • 9.3k views

  4. LAYOUT BOXES

    By Ronniesha,
    • 10 replies
    • 3.7k views

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

    By Doug_N,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  6. How to import Manufacturer libraries

    By halshomes,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views

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

    By MastersTouch1,
    • 0 replies
    • 971 views

  8. Model Building plan

    By BluesArch,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

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

    By jmyers,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  10. Gooseneck lamp

    By Hammer7,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  11. Bridge / Catwalk over the great room strategies

    By reedie2000,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  12. Can I designate an area as the garage?

    By bdillard,
    • 17 replies
    • 3.9k views

  13. wall with a 15 degree vertical angle

    By BudinSDiego,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  14. Please help me figure out why I don't have a roof

    By bdillard,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  15. Cabinet door pricing

    By TimSchrock,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  16. Roof plane with different height

    By Nicu101268,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  17. Stairs/ Multiple floor heights

    By Reillys,
    • 0 replies
    • 938 views

  18. adjusting absolute and relative elevations in room specification

    By rmb957,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.7k views

  19. Open risers on half the stairs?

    By Gawdzira,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  20. Showing pocket door fully open in render

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.1k views

  21. off angle walls by default?

    By rssiupolyu,
    • 11 replies
    • 3k views

  22. M1 Mac, it does work 1 2

    By VRNicastro,   
    • 37 replies
    • 18k views

  23. Stair railings.

    By Treehouse2339,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

  24. Orbit Camera Control

    By chiefjdennis,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.9k views

  25. Stair landing.

    By Treehouse2339,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views