General Q & A

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26422 topics in this forum

  1. My Chief program wont open

    By builtright3,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.6k views

  2. creating a spline curve in a base cabinet

    By Cherel,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  3. Wood Stove

    By Doug_N,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3k views

  4. Manipulating materials and lighting help 1 2

    By Alisa_Dorado,   
    • 30 replies
    • 10.8k views

  5. Dumb question...

    By Designer1,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  6. Window stacking issue....

    By Designer1,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.6k views

  7. update default in plan view (ie door casing)

    By DianeP,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  8. dimension defaults/layer sets

    By Lighthouse,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  9. How to Create a U-Shaped Stairwell?

    By vinestone,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. CA not using graphics card

    By warrenwest,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.5k views

  11. Nividia RTX 2080 Ti cards failing - defective

    By CARMELHILL,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.3k views

  12. Custom Window

    By dswadejr,   
    • 6 replies
    • 4k views

  13. Railings affect pitched ceilings

    By mbondu,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  14. Error Message

    By 3dhomedesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. Chief Architect vs SoftPlan

    By GalleryOfHomes,
    • 11 replies
    • 7.9k views

  16. Macro in relation to Polyline Area?

    By HamlinBC,
    • 23 replies
    • 8.2k views

  17. Changing Default layers for schedules

    By kathleenjennison,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  18. Materials

    By stager386,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views

  19. Railings on stairs

    By Rpadge,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  20. Artificial Light in Ray Trace

    By Chris-G,
    • 16 replies
    • 4.8k views

  21. measuring roof overhangs

    By Chris_Kelly,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.7k views

  22. Revision Table

    By Doug_N,   
    • 6 replies
    • 4.6k views

  23. Different wall heights and roof design X10

    By ChiefUserDrew,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views

  24. Door

    By Manasa,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  25. Siding not showing - can't figure out why?

    By Skip_D,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views