General Q & A

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26314 topics in this forum

  1. Gambrel roof

    By chiefuserchesco,
    • 2 replies
    • 721 views

  2. Removing Markers ( Numbered ) from Extension Lines

    By dbsteve,
    • 4 replies
    • 700 views

  3. Angled Stairs

    By bdammeyer,
    • 2 replies
    • 875 views

  4. Foundation Help

    By krrbnsn,
    • 2 replies
    • 670 views

  5. Is there a reason to not use rich text and use text instead?

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 674 views

  6. Polyline solid fill transparency issue

    By Jock1959,
    • 3 replies
    • 831 views

  7. Help with materials

    By TommyOLDC,
    • 4 replies
    • 867 views

  8. Can i delete old versions of Chief after upgrading?

    By TawharauNZ,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  9. Manual Roof Planes

    By Fotis1960,
    • 2 replies
    • 701 views

  10. Perspective Camera Views Changing From Layout to PDF (Odd Mirror Reflections?)

    By sea_lyons,
    • 6 replies
    • 916 views

  11. CAD Details Library

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 688 views

  12. Removing Referenced Plans From Layout File

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 697 views

  13. Gable wall over deck railing

    By BenLondon,
    • 4 replies
    • 828 views

  14. Be AWARE of Windows11 and AMD 24.10.1 drivers!

    By jgriesshaber,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  15. Window and door casing after adding exterior insulation

    By ElkRivers,
    • 2 replies
    • 740 views

  16. Labels moving on their own

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 4 replies
    • 814 views

  17. Importing CAD layout sheet into Chief Architect

    By FloraSvid,
    • 3 replies
    • 916 views

  18. Elevation marker snap points

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 4 replies
    • 762 views

  19. Interior posts with base molding - best way to create?

    By Christina_Girerd,
    • 11 replies
    • 2.7k views

  20. Walls issue

    By Rashid_Garuba,
    • 4 replies
    • 805 views

  21. File loading speed

    By MSID_McKenzie,   
    • 1 reply
    • 607 views

  22. Note schedule, rotation of symbols

    By Doug_N,
    • 4 replies
    • 819 views

  23. Where and how do I transfer files of my projects from my old computer to new?

    By Pooh_Bear,
    • 3 replies
    • 885 views

  24. patio built with the railing tool changes footings

    By Reiter,
    • 1 reply
    • 454 views

  25. Invalid Path / Installing X16

    By kitchenlifestyle,
    • 2 replies
    • 613 views