General Q & A

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26650 topics in this forum

  1. Shadow boards

    By decorators3,   
    • 2 replies
    • 986 views

  2. Macro for ft & in with no units

    By KristjanM,
    • 23 replies
    • 4.8k views

  3. Band of Siding

    By Bench1705mark,
    • 2 replies
    • 776 views

  4. Gable/Roof Line tool not covering an alcove

    By mpaska,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  5. Looking for tips on how to draw this building in CA

    By westvale,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views

  6. Deck/Landing, Railing Height

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 1 reply
    • 734 views

  7. Sliding glass panels for gun rack

    By Mikeinkc,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. wall layers not showing up.

    By Kathy21,
    • 3 replies
    • 862 views

  9. x12 to Premier

    By Teapot,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. terrain

    By decorators3,   
    • 3 replies
    • 876 views

  11. Tray Ceilings are the new Soffit

    By DeLayDesign,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  12. How to add a girder on a foundation plan on the plan view?

    By Brynwallace,
    • 1 reply
    • 674 views

  13. As Built, Demo, and New construction

    By Ringos,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  14. Solid Gray Wall Hatching

    By jvirostko,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.8k views

  15. Gable Vents

    By imodel,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Windows 11 Folder Issue

    By imodel,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  17. Railing sometimes cuts siding above it

    By ntiliff,
    • 2 replies
    • 799 views

  18. Can I delete a 3D library on my computer once it's been imported into the Chief Architect program?

    By FairOaksStudio,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  19. Row Heights on Schedules

    By Savontb82,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  20. Trying to build outdoor patios and cannot figure out how to do columns...

    By 65Shelby,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.9k views

  21. Upgrade to X16 creating washed out/over exposed renderings

    By crossandclark,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views

  22. Window Shutters / Mulled Units

    By JKEdmo,
    • 3 replies
    • 976 views

  23. Foundation Stem Walls

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 864 views

  24. Revit equivalent of a RCP in a "realistic or rendered view style"

    By westvale,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.4k views

  25. Simple time saver

    By Cadwork22,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views