General Q & A

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  1. Exterior Stair "down" not showing

    By Jake1976,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  2. 3D Solid Created to Now Somehow Pull into Material List in Proper ID

    By Drew-PRH,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  3. X5 & Windows 10

    By Wildback,   
    • 3 replies
    • 3.8k views

  4. Newbie Question- Exact Dimensions

    By aschuster88,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By CJGaracci,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  6. Lighting

    By Marina,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views

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

    By JAMESACLARK,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  8. Insulated Slab on Stem Wall

    By Sweeney,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.8k views

  9. Calculating linear feet of drywall

    By SusanneT-Baker,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.4k views

  10. Exporting My files DWG

    By Evolution,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.6k views

  11. 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,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  12. Carpet tile alternating directions.

    By pswiseman,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.3k views

  13. Library browser disappeared?

    By ajrare,
    • 3 replies
    • 4k views

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

    By ChiefChuck,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views

  15. Dimensions Auto exterior problems!

    By Zoyvod,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  16. SCHEDULE TABLE TOO LONG

    By GMcGee,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  17. Random Roof Over Hang Area

    By MEH_Natalie,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Joist pocketed in masonry walls

    By eaf3architect,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  19. Design Considerations for CMU Walls in Dry but Occasionally Humid Climates

    By mitchelhay12345,
    • 3 replies
    • 870 views

  20. External Brick Window Sill

    By ARBDESIGN,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views

  21. False Shed Dormer

    By skirby19,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  22. Auto Detail capabilities

    By Gawdzira,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  23. Strange notch in roof rafters

    By Doug_N,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.6k views

  24. Update on my project for the Non-Profit

    By Evolution,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  25. Railing wall extension: need to follow stairs

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views