General Q & A

27162 topics in this forum

1. Clean Installation

   By tpeck23, April 15, 2023
   • 4 replies
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   • tpeck23
   • April 16, 2023

2. Creating columns in front wall

   By Cadwork22, August 25, 2024
   • 4 replies
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   • clearvuedesign
   • August 31, 2024

3. frame wall not available for deck/screened porch

   By Dennis_Gavin, August 14, 2015
   • 4 replies
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   • Dennis_Gavin
   • August 15, 2015

4. Roof problem on addition project

   By capitaldesigns, October 11, 2016   

   • Roof problem
   • roof planes
   • 4 replies
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   • DRAWZILLA
   • October 11, 2016

5. Furred Basement Walls - baseboard missing

   By SNestor, November 1, 2016
   • 4 replies
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   • SNestor
   • November 1, 2016

6. Lost Toolbars

   By luckyudesign, February 28, 2017   

   • lost
   • disappear
   • (and 3 more)

     Tagged with:

     • lost
     • disappear
     • tools
     • toolbars
     • frustrated
   • 4 replies
   • 3.4k views
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   • DRAWZILLA
   • February 28, 2017

7. Foundation materials above/below grade

   By Eckstrom, September 20, 2017   

   • foundation
   • materials
   • (and 3 more)

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     • foundation
     • materials
     • grade
     • front elevation
     • elevations
   • 4 replies
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   • chief58
   • September 20, 2017

8. Importing CAD

   By mlaubacher, January 28, 2019
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   • Alaskan_Son
   • September 26, 2019

9. 3D online models not working

   By OnlineBuilder2, March 21, 2019
   • 4 replies
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   • Kbird1
   • March 24, 2019

10. Chief Architect Font?

    By Designer1, July 21, 2020
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    • Designer1
    • July 22, 2020

11. Wall Elevations...

    By Designer1, August 23, 2021
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    • Designer1
    • August 25, 2021

12. Adding A Detail

    By SDeckB, October 27, 2022
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    • SDeckB
    • October 27, 2022

13. Board and Batten siding

    By BruceKC, February 2, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • Kbird1
    • February 2, 2023

14. Missing Custom Door

    By ChiefDesign2023, October 13, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • VHampton
    • October 14, 2023

15. Chief X9 Crashing

    By Mintplanner, August 25, 2024
    • 4 replies
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    • Mintplanner
    • August 26, 2024

16. Floor Gap Won't Close X16

    By DHerb2014, January 8, 2025
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • DHerb2014
    • January 8, 2025

17. Stair Section Railing Termination @ Wall

    By chiefjdennis, November 6, 2025   

    • stair
    • section
    • (and 4 more)

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      • stair
      • section
      • railing
      • wall
      • termination
      • wrapping
    • 4 replies
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    • chiefjdennis
    • November 7, 2025

18. Select layout pages to include in table

    By conwaynorth1, March 9
    • 4 replies
    • 262 views
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    • conwaynorth1
    • March 9

19. interior cabinet elevations, wall elevation tool

    By djhplanning, September 3, 2016   

    • interior cabinet elevations
    • wall elevation tool
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • interior cabinet elevations
      • wall elevation tool
      • elevations
      • cabinet
      • wall elevations
    • 4 replies
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    • Alaskan_Son
    • September 5, 2016

20. Different versions of for example "bathrooms"

    By KoenColen, July 25, 2017
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    • KoenColen
    • July 25, 2017

21. French Door, One Lock

    By Chrisb222, January 15, 2018
    • 4 replies
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    • Chrisb222
    • January 15, 2018

22. How to hide Custom Backsplash Lines

    By ckirste, May 3, 2018
    • 4 replies
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    • MarkMc
    • May 4, 2018

23. Wood burning Fireplace - X11

    By mscpbd, March 4, 2019
    • 4 replies
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    • Chrisb222
    • March 5, 2019

24. Floor Beam

    By EconBlueprints, March 21, 2019
    • 4 replies
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    • Kbird1
    • March 21, 2019

25. Q: (3D Camera) Can the backdrop be locked to window views?

    By para-CAD, August 17, 2019
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views
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    • MarkMc
    • August 17, 2019