General Q & A

24028 topics in this forum

1. DWG files stay in Color when sent to Layout with plan color toggled off.

   By CJGaracci, September 23, 2016   

   • Layout .dwg
   • 3 replies
   • 776 views
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   • tommy1
   • September 23, 2016

2. Lighting

   By Marina, October 13, 2016   

   • Lighting
   • 3 replies
   • 1.5k views
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   • DRAWZILLA
   • October 13, 2016

3. Colour shifting slightly when sending elevations to layout using plot lines

   By JAMESACLARK, December 19, 2017   

   • plot lines
   • elevations
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • plot lines
     • elevations
     • colour shifting
     • layout
   • 3 replies
   • 1.2k views
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   • Chopsaw
   • December 20, 2017

4. Insulated Slab on Stem Wall

   By Sweeney, May 30, 2018
   • 3 replies
   • 1.5k views
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   • Sweeney
   • May 30, 2018

5. Calculating linear feet of drywall

   By SusanneT-Baker, December 19, 2018
   • 3 replies
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   • GeneDavis
   • December 19, 2018

6. Exporting My files DWG

   By Evolution, February 27, 2020   

   • project is underway
   • 3 replies
   • 1.6k views
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   • DzinEye
   • March 27, 2020

7. Build a garage with a 10' Front wall and a 8' back wall Roof 12/12 pitch with 3' front overhang and usable attic space

   By BelfastCNC, June 18, 2021
   • 3 replies
   • 1.1k views
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   • GeneDavis
   • June 19, 2021

8. Carpet tile alternating directions.

   By pswiseman, August 25, 2021
   • 3 replies
   • 1.1k views
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   • pswiseman
   • August 25, 2021

9. Library browser disappeared?

   By ajrare, November 20, 2021
   • 3 replies
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   • Dermot
   • November 20, 2021

10. Is there a way to import default pricing for building materials in Chief?

    By ChiefChuck, April 29, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • ChiefChuck
    • May 7, 2022

11. Dimensions Auto exterior problems!

    By Zoyvod, February 5, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 977 views
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    • Zoyvod
    • February 6, 2023

12. SCHEDULE TABLE TOO LONG

    By GMcGee, May 11, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 530 views
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    • Chrisb222
    • May 11, 2023

13. Random Roof Over Hang Area

    By MEH_Natalie, January 30
    • 3 replies
    • 240 views
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    • VHampton
    • January 30

14. Joist pocketed in masonry walls

    By eaf3architect, February 21
    • 3 replies
    • 392 views
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    • eaf3architect
    • March 16

15. External Brick Window Sill

    By ARBDESIGN, November 24, 2014
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • tommy1
    • November 24, 2014

16. False Shed Dormer

    By skirby19, March 3, 2016
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • johnny
    • March 3, 2016

17. Auto Detail capabilities

    By Gawdzira, August 14, 2016   

    • auto detail tool
    • window header
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • auto detail tool
      • window header
      • insulation automatic
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • August 14, 2016

18. Strange notch in roof rafters

    By Doug_N, June 24, 2018   

    • roof
    • framing
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • Chopsaw
    • June 25, 2018

19. Update on my project for the Non-Profit

    By Evolution, August 21, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 641 views
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    • robdyck
    • August 21, 2019

20. Railing wall extension: need to follow stairs

    By GeneDavis, October 11, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 993 views
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    • robdyck
    • October 11, 2019

21. Why are my walls not showing the fill colors ?

    By LeRoyWells, April 29, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • LeRoyWells
    • April 29, 2022

22. How to create porch with roof over

    By RuthBass, June 17, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • RuthBass
    • June 17, 2022

23. rafter tails

    By Hammer7, August 20, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • GeneDavis
    • August 20, 2022

24. Converting gable over deck to a shed roof

    By JohnatHeritage, December 16, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 642 views
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    • JohnatHeritage
    • December 16, 2022

25. Shelf in Wall Niche

    By pewufilo, February 6, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • DBCooper
    • February 7, 2023