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25994 topics in this forum

  1. railing cuts stucco

    By SHCanada2,
    • 3 replies
    • 699 views

  2. X11 Framing, Floor Joists (changing default Pattern, Texture color)

    By rwdozier,
    • 2 replies
    • 590 views

  3. "below grade" function - dashed lines show up as straight lines in layout.

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.7k views

  4. brick rowlock

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 806 views

  5. Chief window tabs. How to do two windows split vertically when . . .

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 782 views

  6. Garage Roof Plan

    By Cadwork22,
    • 4 replies
    • 818 views

  7. Where to change default Terrain Perimeter material?

    By JoeSelby,
    • 3 replies
    • 846 views

  8. Is there a way to have chief provide longitude and latitude of a point by entering a known point?

    By cbucks,
    • 19 replies
    • 2.7k views

  9. Floating Dormer Question - Plan Appearance

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 2 replies
    • 872 views

  10. Attic Walls

    By winterdd,
    • 3 replies
    • 679 views

  11. Exterior wall protruding through roof plane

    By New_User_Derek,
    • 2 replies
    • 830 views

  12. Wall Schedule MAcro help

    By aroe69,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  13. Challenges Integrating a Walkout Basement into a Sloped Property

    By yenegsome,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  14. Default Sets - Dimensions not cooperating

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 609 views

  15. Valet cabinet - has anyone seen this as a symbol in a library or on sketchup?

    By Breeze_Design,
    • 5 replies
    • 960 views

  16. PDF to CAD elevation data

    By ericepv,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  17. Remove rail post and leave the Porch Beams

    By LonnieSmith,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  18. Metal Stud framing plus other related questions

    By mtldesigns,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views

  19. Split base cabinet in 3 unequal vertical section

    By crpd12,
    • 2 replies
    • 789 views

  20. Best practice in importing site data

    By C4Adrafting,
    • 2 replies
    • 776 views

  21. Having issues with startup

    By Cadwork22,
    • 1 reply
    • 599 views

  22. Using the "Plot Plan Dimensions" layer

    By Kanomis,
    • 3 replies
    • 784 views

  23. Why is the "formatted size" in a door schedule different from the actual door size?

    By Michael_Gia,   
    • 9 replies
    • 1.4k views

  24. Wood Pier And Beam Foundation

    By TheAtomicSoul,
    • 0 replies
    • 470 views

  25. Brick Window Sill and Brick Soldier Course

    By zigg926,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views