General Q & A

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27146 topics in this forum

  1. Cupolas

    By Ringos,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  2. Are you even bothering to do built-ins in closets using Chief cabinet tools?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  3. Clever Macro People. Are there any possible ways to get the NVP for joist spacing or rafter spacing?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
    • 636 views

  4. Converting old .pl1 models (2004) to latest Chief Architect format and Sketchup .skp

    By EricM11,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  5. Obscure Question Time...

    By HumbleChief,
    • 5 replies
    • 999 views

  6. Print File Size

    By Dhackworth,
    • 6 replies
    • 1k views

  7. Where is the standard louvered shuttter?

    By Ringos,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.7k views

  8. Layout printing problem

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 1 reply
    • 646 views

  9. Migrate to New Computer

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. Does X17 support editing newel placement in railings?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 934 views

  11. Auto Room Labels

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 1 reply
    • 701 views

  12. Detailing in Revit vs. Chief

    By GeneDavis,
    • 14 replies
    • 2.1k views

  13. x16

    By decorators3,   
    • 14 replies
    • 2.7k views

  14. Creat a new door from existing

    By Ringos,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  15. Doorway Line Style

    By robdyck,
    • 2 replies
    • 877 views

  16. Can't figure out Temporary Dimension Settings

    By westvale,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views

  17. Note Schedule -> Room Schedule

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 13 replies
    • 4.2k views

  18. X16 running using RTX 3070 and camera views result in crashing frequently. Driver is 32.0.15.7602

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 720 views

  19. Interior Window Shutters

    By RobUSMC,
    • 8 replies
    • 4.2k views

  20. Wall layers lapping over each other

    By NZ-DESIGNER,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  21. Lighting issue

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  22. ceiling joists won't mitre to roof plane

    By winterdd,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  23. Cabinet schedules

    By VisualJoy,   
    • 1 reply
    • 804 views

  24. Pendant Light Search

    By lbalestri,
    • 2 replies
    • 786 views

  25. CUT SECTIONS HEIGHTS

    By mtldesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 844 views