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  1. Can a garage model be copied the house.plan file?

    By Chris_CapeCod,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.7k views

  2. Rendering High Gloss cabinets

    By nannadajin,   
    • 2 replies
    • 4.5k views

  3. Gas lines in CDs

    By Designer1,
    • 8 replies
    • 11.9k views

  4. Soffit changes shape at bumpout

    By mtldesigns,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.9k views

  5. JoeHCC

    By JoeHCC,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  6. Can't get dimension to attach to framing post

    By jbonja,
    • 12 replies
    • 4.2k views

  7. Triple Walls (e.g., furring on both sides)

    By Tom315,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  8. Exterior Walls After Roof Pitch Change

    By DrewFenton,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  9. Molding Polyline Not showing all the time

    By PMMully,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.6k views

  10. Roof truss corner

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.7k views

  11. Exterior walls not showing

    By since1937,   
    • 7 replies
    • 4.7k views

  12. Foundation wall with wood stud wall inside

    By Jambruins,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  13. Can't place window under cantilevered room

    By Disharoon,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  14. Library browser preview gone

    By DMJRestorations,
    • 12 replies
    • 8k views

  15. I CAN'T GET MY TOOLS TO SHOW UP I HAVE TRIED MANY WAYS

    By fabi-castillo,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  16. Cannot open objects or specifications after Windows Update

    By carowe,   
    • 7 replies
    • 4k views

  17. Need help drawing a concrete slab the way I need it.

    By Korel_Design,
    • 20 replies
    • 7.7k views

  18. Drop Down Stair/Ladder in Library?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.7k views

  19. roof plan

    By K-Lynn,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.1k views

  20. Perspective Framing Overview

    By ChiefuserMathews,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views

  21. CHIEF ONLY RAY TRACING 1 2 3 4 7

    By mrscott,   
    • 160 replies
    • 74.6k views

  22. getting close cameras when delete things

    By mrarchitecture,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.6k views

  23. Ceiling

    By C-Bates,
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  24. Clarifying stem walls for basements in Chief

    By BnCKelley,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.2k views

  25. Saved plan view templates

    By RL-inc,
    • 6 replies
    • 4.2k views