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  1. Help with interior wall dimensioning, omitting exterior

    By Jaredp757,
    • 7 replies
    • 2k views

  2. Frame Engineering in CA X14

    By OnlineBuilder2,
    • 1 reply
    • 381 views

  3. Ray Trace

    By AbeLopez,
    • 11 replies
    • 927 views

  4. Material region does not cut around door trim when material region crosses below wall into foundation

    By SHCanada2,
    • 3 replies
    • 751 views

  5. Default Material Settings

    By basilbabaa,
    • 2 replies
    • 538 views

  6. Using Chief Architect backdrops

    By Designers_Edge,   
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  7. Wall Connection

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 592 views

  8. CAD Pattern Question

    By JKEdmo,
    • 14 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. How do I make an angled half wall under stairs?

    By Brandon_1311,   
    • 10 replies
    • 1.6k views

  10. Default Tub Symbol won't generate 2D symbol after stretching

    By amddrafting,
    • 2 replies
    • 691 views

  11. Library Folders Missing

    By RobUSMC,
    • 1 reply
    • 678 views

  12. Orthogonal Tab Move

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 797 views

  13. How to create a custom manufacturing library

    By CedarCreek,
    • 1 reply
    • 520 views

  14. Roof Plane Help

    By jaystang,
    • 4 replies
    • 713 views

  15. Use symbol created in X15 in X14?

    By BAKERSB4,
    • 6 replies
    • 778 views

  16. Cove Cabinet Molding Component - How to Price Accurately?

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 739 views

  17. Is there a key that forces a straight line when using CAD tools?

    By 5Design,
    • 20 replies
    • 1.6k views

  18. Building plans for a remodel

    By CPDesigns,
    • 3 replies
    • 657 views

  19. how to hide dormer walls

    By chiefmodify,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  20. 15 Lite Double Hung Window

    By JamesBolger,
    • 4 replies
    • 714 views

  21. inset cabinets with no bottom

    By ChiefChrissy,
    • 2 replies
    • 696 views

  22. Changing the tolerance of cabinet labels

    By saraolson,
    • 3 replies
    • 483 views

  23. Can Chief import line types

    By McCoyArch,
    • 2 replies
    • 479 views

  24. Is There a Way To Change Color of Window/Door Labels Without having the 'Show Color' Icon Selected?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 404 views

  25. Exterior wall not disappearing when uploaded to 3D viewer cloud.

    By Watkins,
    • 1 reply
    • 372 views