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  1. [ 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,   
    • 37 replies
    • 13.3k views

  2. Roof Pitch Indicator 1 2

    By country,
    • 48 replies
    • 13.2k views

  3. X6 Locking Up 1 2

    By HamlinBC,
    • 43 replies
    • 13.1k views

  4. Plan Look & Style 1 2 3

    By ragetoca,
    • 50 replies
    • 13k views

  5. Drawing An As-Built From 1 2

    By usingchief,
    • 49 replies
    • 13k views

  6. Crawlspace Vents? 1 2

    By Richard_Morrison,
    • 49 replies
    • 12.9k views

  7. How to inset stair rails? 1 2

    By SingletonRW2,
    • 28 replies
    • 12.9k views

  8. Demo Plan 1 2

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 29 replies
    • 12.9k views

  9. Dimensioning 1 2

    By SKB-ChiefUser,   
    • 45 replies
    • 12.9k views

  10. how to be consistent with text size 1 2

    By rnmbj1906,
    • 35 replies
    • 12.9k views

  11. Roof And Ceiling Battens, Please. 1 2

    By IanPellant,
    • 30 replies
    • 12.8k views

  12. Blind(California)Valleys

    By GeorgeDosil,
    • 16 replies
    • 12.8k views

  13. "Why is the finished ceiling height default set at 97 3/8" OR and OR not OR 96" or 8'

    By jpavlik,   
    • 18 replies
    • 12.8k views

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

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 49 replies
    • 12.8k views

  15. Real Time Ray Tracing Questions/Problems/Solutions 1 2

    By kgschlosser,
    • 44 replies
    • 12.8k views

  16. Apple Silicon / macOS 11 Big Sur 1 2

    By Mark22,
    • 48 replies
    • 12.8k views

  17. Apple M1 Chips 1 2

    By Steve-C,
    • 33 replies
    • 12.8k views

  18. Laser Distance Measurer 1 2

    By Ridge_Runner,   
    • 40 replies
    • 12.8k views

  19. Girder, Block Pier, & Brick Veneer Crawlspace Foundation Walls

    By ClarkeThrasher,
    • 17 replies
    • 12.7k views

  20. Porches and foundations 1 2

    By SNestor,   
    • 30 replies
    • 12.7k views

  21. Problem with Different Ceiling heights in open floor plan 1 2

    By StudConstruction,   
    • 30 replies
    • 12.7k views

  22. Trying to use a dwg 1 2 3

    By ladycoralie,
    • 50 replies
    • 12.6k views

  23. Is anyone else having issues with a graphics card warning? 1 2

    By DeLayDesign,   
    • 45 replies
    • 12.6k views

  24. Cheif compatible 3D software 1 2

    By WAYNEDSA,
    • 30 replies
    • 12.6k views

  25. Line Weights 1 2

    By RCarter,
    • 28 replies
    • 12.5k views