General Q & A

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1. Why does Chief mess up terrain like this and what is best fix ... ?

   By basketballman, August 29, 2016
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   • DRAWZILLA
   • August 30, 2016

2. Troubleshooting

   By Hammer7, December 16, 2019
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   • Hammer7
   • December 19, 2019

3. Manual Dormer - User Error

   By DefinedDesign, March 17, 2023
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   • DefinedDesign
   • March 21, 2023

4. I LOVE ROOFS

   By ShaneK, April 1, 2017
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   • ShaneK
   • May 8, 2017

5. How PROGRAM do you use to organize Plan Check comments etc.

   By dshall, October 27, 2016
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   • CJSpud
   • November 1, 2016

6. How difficult is it to learn Chief Architect Premier?

   By jmyers, August 5, 2016
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   • CharlesVolz
   • August 24, 2016

7. Changing foundation to pony wall brings back invisible wall on porch

   By rockyshepheard, January 24, 2019
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   • Kbird1
   • January 24, 2019

8. Terrain Issues

   By ChiefJeet, January 30, 2023
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   • Alaskan_Son
   • January 31, 2023

9. Post and beam in deck rails

   By country, July 14, 2015   

   • Rail framing
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   • Kbird1
   • July 14, 2015

10. Who are the top 10 Chief Architect User Experts?

    By DouglasC, August 9, 2018   

    • users
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    • WendyatArtform
    • October 25, 2018

11. how do i create different "versions" on the same plan?

    By waltsyd, March 15, 2016
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • March 16, 2016

12. footing heights

    By BruceKC, June 1, 2023
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    • BruceKC
    • June 2, 2023

13. Material List not updating

    By DeveloSpec, March 31, 2014
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • April 9, 2014

14. Wall detail - best design with conditioned crawlspace and hung joists

    By dnh234589, January 7, 2023
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    • para-CAD
    • January 14, 2023

15. Which PDF software do you prefer for Windows?

    By Electromen, January 14, 2022
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    • HetrickDesign
    • January 17, 2022

16. Chief Architect: medium sized offices?

    By Atari2600, June 23, 2015
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    • Doug_Park
    • July 2, 2015

17. plumbing vent lines

    By JoeinNorCal, June 28, 2020
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    • GeneDavis
    • June 30, 2020

18. Can this be achieved in Chief?

    By cjpcrepair, April 1, 2014   

    • cross section
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    • lg9388
    • April 24, 2014

19. Siding sticking through roof

    By MN_JohnH, March 11, 2024
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    • MN_JohnH
    • March 25, 2024

20. How Do I Fix This Cable Rail On The Stair?

    By 4hotshoez, November 19, 2014
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    • ACADuser
    • December 1, 2014

21. X11 Final Release In Digital Locker? Glass House Ref View, Other Issues?

    By HumbleChief, March 20, 2019
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    • HumbleChief
    • March 21, 2019

22. Thank you Chief!

    By kwhitt, August 20, 2021
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    • Kbird1
    • August 25, 2021

23. Pony wall foundation problem

    By Larry_Sweeney, March 12, 2014
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    • CJSpud
    • March 13, 2014

24. Gap Between Deck And Porch

    By ladycoralie, December 13, 2015
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    • ladycoralie
    • December 22, 2015

25. Multiple Buildings

    By THBlack, August 1, 2021
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    • OasisStudio
    • February 20, 2025