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26750 topics in this forum

  1. housing units

    By decorators3,   
    • 8 replies
    • 1.4k views

  2. Window Schudule

    By Chiefnewell,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  3. Schedule Question - Fully Dynamic or Refresh Needed?

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 3 replies
    • 769 views

  4. When will Chief incorporate AI for rendering? It’s time

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 21 replies
    • 4.1k views

  5. 3D Library Requires Purchase for SSA?

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.3k views

  6. Area Unit Schedule Setup for Units?

    By OnlineBuilder2,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.7k views

  7. Import DWG issues

    By gelbuilding,
    • 2 replies
    • 848 views

  8. Physically Based 3D View is very noisy when moving camera

    By AccentBill,   
    • 2 replies
    • 856 views

  9. Found interesting bug X16 not sure if anyone has ever seen it....quite odd.

    By VisualDandD,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. Possible to have cavity insulation between roof rafters in defaults box?

    By agenoarch,
    • 1 reply
    • 798 views

  11. Angled Stairs

    By bdammeyer,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  12. Removing Markers ( Numbered ) from Extension Lines

    By dbsteve,
    • 4 replies
    • 890 views

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

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 826 views

  14. Will the Leica Disto D2 work with CA without support software ?

    By mthd97,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  15. Automatic truss modelling advice/help

    By Hobbiest,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  16. Convert an Imperial Template to Metric without loss of millimeter accuracy

    By TheAlchemist,
    • 15 replies
    • 2.6k views

  17. Polyline solid fill transparency issue

    By Jock1959,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  18. Foundation Help

    By krrbnsn,
    • 2 replies
    • 901 views

  19. How do I get these walls to join up properly?

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 891 views

  20. CAD Details Library

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 844 views

  21. Anyone using a Mac Mini M4 or M4Pro with x16?

    By jgriesshaber,
    • 8 replies
    • 4.1k views

  22. Trying to Use Chief Architect to Estimate Projects

    By Brinq_Con,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  23. Gable wall over deck railing

    By BenLondon,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  24. Material Pattern Options

    By ChiefUserKatie,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  25. Window and door casing after adding exterior insulation

    By ElkRivers,
    • 2 replies
    • 996 views