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  1. What is this detail called and how would you go about replicating in Chief?

    By GelbmannDesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. Reeded Cabinet door

    By CAuserBarb,
    • 7 replies
    • 6k views

  3. Mirror Reflection Distortion When Exporting to PDF

    By MollyNDG,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  4. Dormer Roof Fascia Mystery

    By PitMan71,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.8k views

  5. Standard Monolithic Slab Foundation w/Brick

    By PitMan71,
    • 1 reply
    • 960 views

  6. Streamline Area Polylines

    By PitMan71,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.3k views

  7. Different pony wall views in different plan views?

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. Floor Elevation Question

    By ChiefuserRob2025,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  9. Line Weights/Color Floor Plan View

    By dbarbee,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  10. Is it possible to have island and staircase baseboards in chief?

    By MediaLab,
    • 1 reply
    • 931 views

  11. Is there a shortcut or a quick option to "use default material"?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 1 reply
    • 943 views

  12. Text font problem

    By RogerCornejo1,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  13. Shadowing fences

    By RobWhite,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  14. Porch structures not aligning with columns, foundation or beams above.

    By Kenneth_Miller,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. Global Cabinet Color Change

    By Seadust,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  16. Wall corner

    By conwaynorth1,   
    • 8 replies
    • 5.5k views

  17. dimension not showing for dimension which needs leader line

    By SHCanada2,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. Framing Stud Detail Question

    By wrldtvlr,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  19. X17--Can I save my plan and layout to dropbox?

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 13 replies
    • 3.5k views

  20. How to delete the molding?

    By YUKIdesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  21. Window Sill to Grade Hight in Schedule

    By divreig,
    • 0 replies
    • 795 views

  22. X17 Delete Framing

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  23. Auto Story Pole Dimensions V17

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  24. Truss coming through window

    By Ringos,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  25. How to create a window wall on top of a roof with no floor

    By BTWKNZ,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views