General Q & A

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24915 topics in this forum

  1. Is there a way to convert existing CA plan files from Imperial to metric?

    By abqjim,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  2. Is There A Way To Copy Cameras? 1 2

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 29 replies
    • 4k views

  3. Is there a way to copy everything on an 18x24 layout to a 24x36? I need to upsize?

    By zowie123,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.8k views

  4. Is there a way to create a new window type for the Marvin Skycove?

    By myrtsbnye,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  5. Is There a Way To Delete Multiple Pages Using The Project Browser?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 752 views

  6. Is There A Way To Do "blurry" Reflections With Ray-Tracing In Chief?

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views

  7. Is there a way to do an ICF floor similar to Quad Deck in Chief and have the materials auto calc?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 445 views

  8. Is there a way to draw the interior walls from the finish layer rather than the stud?

    By CAuserBarb,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  9. Is there a way to edit a library item and split the upholstery region into 2 parts so I can have 2 or more fabrics instead of just one?

    By SueKurtzInterior,   
    • 1 reply
    • 438 views

  10. Is there a way to edit an existing Library object?

    By LoraMck,
    • 1 reply
    • 742 views

  11. Is there a way to export a high resolution jpg file of a camera view?

    By carowe,   
    • 1 reply
    • 711 views

  12. Is there a way to Export/Import Story Pole Dim Defaults?

    By SMCDesign,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.1k views

  13. Is there a way to fine adjust the scale of an imported survey?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 315 views

  14. Is There A Way To Force An Auto-Floating Dormer To Go On A Roof?

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 2 replies
    • 914 views

  15. Is There a Way To Get Ceiling/Floor Joists To Butt A 'Flush Beam' in Plan View?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 3 replies
    • 810 views

  16. Is There A Way to Get Layout Sheet 0 Defaults to 'Front' of Succeeding Layout Pages?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 14 replies
    • 1.4k views

  17. Is There A Way To Have A Backdrop Rotate With A View...

    By HumbleChief,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.2k views

  18. Is there a way to have chief provide longitude and latitude of a point by entering a known point?

    By cbucks,
    • 19 replies
    • 1.5k views

  19. Is there a way to have different versions of a plan in the same file?

    By zcohen,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.6k views

  20. Is there a way to have material region linked material on wall?

    By dskogg,
    • 2 replies
    • 877 views

  21. Is there a way to import a roof from DWG file?

    By ilastu,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  22. Is there a way to import default pricing for building materials in Chief?

    By ChiefChuck,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  23. Is there a way to import Revit/AutoCAD Templates/Layer Sets?

    By JanHalter,   
    • 3 replies
    • 4.1k views

  24. Is There A Way To Increase Label Size of Electrical Symbols?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. Is There a Way to Insert a Layer of Floor Structure UNDER The Existing Layers?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.5k views