General Q & A

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26757 topics in this forum

  1. Hiding interior walls on a layer

    By PMMully,
    • 9 replies
    • 3.3k views

  2. Can I designate an area as the garage?

    By bdillard,
    • 17 replies
    • 4.6k views

  3. Roof layout

    By ChiefWhataChuck,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  4. I Joist (TJI) as rafter material?

    By Fredep,
    • 2 replies
    • 3k views

  5. Toolbar

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.3k views

  6. Niche in pony wall

    By Charles,   
    • 9 replies
    • 5.5k views

  7. Can we have a Chief library accountant?

    By Designer1,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Customizing callouts

    By Designer1,
    • 10 replies
    • 4.8k views

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

    By bdillard,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

  10. 4 Way Elevation Callouts

    By kdhaigh,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.8k views

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

    By ColorDesigner,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.5k views

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

    By WadeBehm,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

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

    By ColorDesigner,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  14. open gable porch roof

    By DianeP,
    • 9 replies
    • 11k views

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

    By jmyers,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  16. How to import Manufacturer libraries

    By halshomes,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.5k views

  17. Addition

    By HStone,
    • 15 replies
    • 4.1k views

  18. Settings: How to set move increment

    By lavorhaynie,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

  19. Stick frame overframe roof. Why so glitchy?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.1k views

  20. Text Box error from other PC

    By WAYNEDSA,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By Doug_N,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  22. Lines shifting when printing to PDF

    By NevinF,   
    • 18 replies
    • 9.1k views

  23. Model Building plan

    By BluesArch,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

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

    By MastersTouch1,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. Gooseneck lamp

    By Hammer7,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views