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  1. TRUSS HEEL HEIGHT not showing even after I rebuild the roof.

    By cjanderson66,   
    • 11 replies
    • 779 views

  2. Wall shows through exterior wall

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 4 replies
    • 422 views

  3. What would constitute a "work product" from CA project?

    By telligence,
    • 4 replies
    • 538 views

  4. Convert roof with living space below into barn style roof

    By thomhu,
    • 3 replies
    • 517 views

  5. Managing Multiple concepts; Layers vs Files

    By woodwerdtx,
    • 7 replies
    • 644 views

  6. Rope Lights under soffits

    By mtldesigns,
    • 5 replies
    • 440 views

  7. Using Time Tracker for Billable Hours as a Drafter

    By SetashaBybee,
    • 2 replies
    • 383 views

  8. Trying to Make a Sign on a pole.

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 7 replies
    • 500 views

  9. Rotating outlets in 3D

    By SethL3113,
    • 3 replies
    • 314 views

  10. Ceiling treatments using molding

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 5 replies
    • 545 views

  11. Birds-mouth cut width

    By SAWConstruction,   
    • 4 replies
    • 386 views

  12. Ceiling ht drop for bonus over garage

    By PitMan71,
    • 7 replies
    • 535 views

  13. Need help converting a current Chief Architect file

    By MNKnute,
    • 1 reply
    • 300 views

  14. X16 Align "Foundation to exterior of layer" no longer working?

    By toyotaracer247,
    • 6 replies
    • 491 views

  15. Anyone use AutoCAD in tandem with Chief?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 12 replies
    • 777 views

  16. Camera and callout display in plan views: how best to control? Is it layers?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 474 views

  17. Foundation

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 305 views

  18. Elevation Changes

    By gsaygrr,
    • 1 reply
    • 752 views

  19. Dimensions wont find main layer

    By SHCanada2,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  20. Center Diagonal tile in Material Region

    By creatrix,   
    • 6 replies
    • 356 views

  21. "Master" Room labels and the schedule

    By mtldesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 448 views

  22. Room Labels

    By SMRDESIGNS,
    • 1 reply
    • 224 views

  23. Exterior Gable Roof issues

    By Chiefnewell,   
    • 0 replies
    • 202 views

  24. Stair opening Finish: Best Approach requested

    By gravattedesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 346 views

  25. Problem Solved: Stair Opening Guardrail not flush to floor/ Built on Sill plate?

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 0 replies
    • 182 views