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26325 topics in this forum

  1. Wall over staircase cropped

    By Loowee,
    • 2 replies
    • 708 views

  2. How can I do 2200 sf hip roof ventilation calculations?

    By jsohal867,
    • 2 replies
    • 592 views

  3. New Computer and need to reinstall Cheif

    By asherjackson,
    • 1 reply
    • 504 views

  4. Boxed eave gable end returns

    By johnny,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  5. help needed with dimension settings

    By westvale,
    • 0 replies
    • 428 views

  6. Cross section

    By winterdd,
    • 4 replies
    • 929 views

  7. Recommended PC for x16

    By djkitchens,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  8. A Frame Wallls

    By Cadwork22,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views

  9. As Built Canvas to Chief

    By ElJefeArchitect,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. How can I resolve this issue with the roof and varying ceiling heights?

    By GrantDM,
    • 3 replies
    • 937 views

  11. Window trim

    By Benzarch,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  12. Grass under Gazebo

    By Chiefnewell,   
    • 2 replies
    • 918 views

  13. cantilevered awning or steel canopy

    By westvale,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views

  14. Why don't my Shadow boards joint at roof hip???

    By John_B,
    • 1 reply
    • 691 views

  15. Modern House with Flat Roof - Thoughts?

    By reedie2000,
    • 11 replies
    • 4k views

  16. Why aren't these pot lights on?

    By westvale,
    • 3 replies
    • 898 views

  17. Any method to autobuild crawlspace adjacent to slab with trench footings

    By madcowscarnival,
    • 1 reply
    • 708 views

  18. California Architects hooked on Chief Architect drawing

    By viggia,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  19. searching

    By DenisonDrywall,
    • 0 replies
    • 524 views

  20. Old Data Files

    By ericepv,   
    • 8 replies
    • 1.8k views

  21. Window dimension issues on my kitchen elevations

    By Vicki17,
    • 1 reply
    • 559 views

  22. Landing for deck stairs

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  23. What determines whether lookouts are autoframed or not? Got none on a shed dormer roof and I want them.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 597 views

  24. CHIEF X14 FREEZING WHEN I PAN THE SCREEN ON LAYOUT

    By pesmithinc,
    • 1 reply
    • 566 views

  25. Creating rooflines at various heights

    By NelsonsBuildMI,
    • 3 replies
    • 672 views