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1. Q: (Window) How to do a sheetrock return.... 1 2

   By para-CAD, August 6, 2019
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   • verticalworks
   • August 16, 2020

2. Cheif compatible 3D software 1 2

   By WAYNEDSA, July 27, 2019
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   • Alchemyjim
   • October 30, 2020

3. [ LONG POST ] - I'm a new user, hoping to ask the Chief community if Chief Architect is the best program for my somewhat-unusual use-case. Would greatly appreciate help. 1 2

   By Ty_Tradeswork, March 17, 2021   

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   • mthd97
   • March 2

4. Apple M1 Chips 1 2

   By Steve-C, November 18, 2020
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   • Steve-C
   • May 4, 2022

5. Migrate X11 to my home desk top 1 2

   By Evolution, August 3, 2019   

   • finally resolved!
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   • Evolution
   • August 10, 2019

6. 2D Block Placement Doesn't Match 3D Symbol 1 2 3

   By Joe_Carrick, June 20, 2014
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   • Joe_Carrick
   • July 13, 2014

7. Crawlspace Vents? 1 2

   By Richard_Morrison, May 24, 2015
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   • Kbird1
   • April 19, 2020

8. Kick Board Under Exterior Door 1 2

   By stevenyhof, July 23, 2020   

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   • stevenyhof
   • July 27, 2020

9. X6 Crashing 1 2

   By cjanderson66, February 25, 2014
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   • inArtifex
   • October 31, 2014

10. Trying to use a dwg 1 2 3

    By ladycoralie, April 23, 2018
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    • ladycoralie
    • May 4, 2018

11. Point Cloud import is the future for As-built 1 2

    By KTKArch, November 12, 2019   

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    • HienTranMiTek
    • October 28, 2022

12. Chief Not Updating Current PDF For Import 1 2

    By HumbleChief, July 17, 2018
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    • AvoyeDesign
    • July 23, 2018

13. Dimensioning 1 2

    By SKB-ChiefUser, March 6, 2021   

    • premier x12
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    • BBoumaConst
    • May 17, 2021

14. Apple Silicon / macOS 11 Big Sur 1 2

    By Mark22, November 5, 2020
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    • lookingforchange
    • February 14, 2021

15. Drawing An As-Built From 1 2

    By usingchief, May 8, 2015
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    • ChiefArchitect
    • June 30, 2015

16. Roof And Ceiling Battens, Please. 1 2

    By IanPellant, March 3, 2014
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    • glennw
    • March 6, 2014

17. Foundations on multiple levels, But one floor plan 1 2

    By 4hotshoez, March 3, 2016
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • May 12, 2016

18. Custom Moulding Profile for a Pool Wall

    By Gorlock, August 14, 2016
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    • Gorlock
    • August 14, 2016

19. Latest release 1 2

    By winterdd, November 28, 2023
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    • HumbleChief
    • March 29

20. Export To 3Ds Max

    By Nicinus, June 3, 2014   

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    • portrait
    • June 8, 2015

21. New Pricing Model for CA 1 2 3

    By Doug_N, December 6, 2022
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    • Kbird1
    • December 13, 2022

22. Video Editing Software compatible with Chief Architect

    By Roshele_Allison, September 10, 2020
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    • Michael_Gia
    • October 4, 2022

23. 12x18 Paper Size Printer

    By BBBuilders, April 19, 2014
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    • BBBuilders
    • April 21, 2014

24. Line Weights 1 2

    By RCarter, February 12, 2015
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    • dshall
    • May 12, 2016

25. lighting/ray trace help 1 2

    By freshrooms, February 25, 2014
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    • WendyatArtform
    • October 20, 2015