General Q & A

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26133 topics in this forum

  1. Is there a setting to control Flr Joists @ Openings (like @ stair openings)

    By SNestor,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  2. Is there a setting under roof or wall that creates a molding under each roof?

    By rockyshepheard,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  3. Is there a shortcut or a quick option to "use default material"?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 1 reply
    • 448 views

  4. Is there a solution or work around for this Eave/Gable issue

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 8 replies
    • 1k views

  5. Is there a toggle for center on main wall layer?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  6. Is There A Wall Material Region Tool Bar Icon?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views

  7. Is there a way I can set working plan view etc back to default without reinstalling?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 889 views

  8. Is there a way I can show both the current topo and the new topo once buildings, driveway, parking added?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 667 views

  9. Is there a way I can turn off and on an old and new retaining wall in terrain 3d?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 755 views

  10. Is there a way if you select something in 3d it will select the same in the 2d view and vice versa?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 782 views

  11. Is there a way in Chief to have quadrant bearing headings show decimals in the seconds field?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 611 views

  12. Is There a Way To 'Stack' Tool Palettes?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 19 replies
    • 3.2k views

  13. Is there a way to "fix" a dimension so that Chief Architect does not change it?

    By RDfrankfort,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.4k views

  14. Is there a way to "Lock" Saved Plan Views or to isolate them from changes to the General Plan?

    By DeltaHome,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  15. Is there a Way to Add Cabinet Partition to a 'Style'?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views

  16. Is there a way to add label to circle?

    By dskogg,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  17. Is there a way to add up all the green space / grass in terrain for automatic zoning calcs?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 736 views

  18. Is there a way to align two selections on two different layers to the same common point keeping the scale though?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 844 views

  19. Is There A Way To Automatically 'follow' The Topics I Reply To?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  20. Is There a Way To Build This Truss System in Chief?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 15 replies
    • 3.3k views

  21. Is there a way to call out a clean out location for a sewer line in Chief?

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  22. Is There a Way To Change 'Doorway' Line Display?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 13 replies
    • 4.7k views

  23. Is there a way to change a Layout Box to a different Camera?

    By Spectrum-Design,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  24. Is There a Way To Change Color of Window/Door Labels Without having the 'Show Color' Icon Selected?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 761 views

  25. Is There A Way To Change The 'name' Of An Electrical Item?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views