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  1. New to Chief. How to approach modeling a custom sunroom?

    By D_CADK,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.6k views

  2. Girder, Block Pier, & Brick Veneer Crawlspace Foundation Walls

    By ClarkeThrasher,
    • 17 replies
    • 12.1k views

  3. Foundation Plan

    By wesdutka,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.4k views

  4. Ceiling Height Macro To Round To Feet

    By proformacon,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.4k views

  5. Chief Architect Premier – Monthly Subscription

    By Kjellar,
    • 0 replies
    • 397 views

  6. CPU Ray Trace for Interior Renderings

    By StephenM,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.1k views

  7. Dimension Edit Handles

    By DanMac,
    • 0 replies
    • 393 views

  8. Best way to make a concrete stoop with steps?

    By Astrigal,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.7k views

  9. Garage Door insulation

    By Cadwork22,
    • 6 replies
    • 739 views

  10. Porch-Railing & Concrete Stair-Railing

    By Tiger57,
    • 3 replies
    • 562 views

  11. Floor Joist on Garage Slab

    By ChiefBen2024,
    • 2 replies
    • 510 views

  12. Why won't text macro execute?

    By KristjanM,
    • 4 replies
    • 639 views

  13. “See-Through” Cabinet Front on Elevations

    By CFaasDFCo,
    • 1 reply
    • 407 views

  14. text scale for symbols

    By ChiefChrissy,
    • 1 reply
    • 409 views

  15. Rotating plan issue

    By westvale,
    • 7 replies
    • 815 views

  16. Custom Fields Macro Access Format

    By JLU_Design,
    • 2 replies
    • 483 views

  17. Garage Door windows

    By Cadwork22,
    • 8 replies
    • 858 views

  18. Saved Wall Elevation Cameras?

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 0 replies
    • 355 views

  19. Library browser search disappeared` X`15

    By selectbuilder,
    • 4 replies
    • 538 views

  20. Elevation Auto Exterior Dimensions Not Available

    By ChiefHaven,
    • 0 replies
    • 332 views

  21. Roof overframing: does X15 shingle both?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 400 views

  22. lights - how to get rid of the light circle

    By westvale,
    • 5 replies
    • 662 views

  23. NKBA Dimensions missing in X16?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 493 views

  24. How do I create a framed wall with a transparent (glass) layer so you can see the framing

    By BlueHandle,
    • 3 replies
    • 592 views

  25. For the plans, does each receptacle on a GFCI circuit need to be of type GFCI?

    By DIYJon,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.5k views