General Q & A

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26992 topics in this forum

  1. how to be consistent with text size 1 2

    By rnmbj1906,
    • 35 replies
    • 18.4k views

  2. How to inset stair rails? 1 2

    By SingletonRW2,
    • 28 replies
    • 18.4k views

  3. Drawing Line's In Color 1 2 3

    By Dave13,
    • 50 replies
    • 18.2k views

  4. Electrical Panel Schedules

    By skoz44,
    • 9 replies
    • 18.2k views

  5. Chief Crashing at Standard Render on New Alienware X17 R2 Laptop 1 2 3

    By kwhitt,
    • 64 replies
    • 18.1k views

  6. Modeling Sunlight Inside - Daylighting In Chief Architect? 1 2

    By Pascalli,   
    • 40 replies
    • 18.1k views

  7. Roof Lookout Framing Modelling

    By Doug_N,
    • 13 replies
    • 18.1k views

  8. How to place lighting inside cabinets and get an illuminated effect?

    By ArtsyG,
    • 11 replies
    • 18.1k views

  9. wall intersection

    By conwaynorth1,
    • 6 replies
    • 18k views

  10. How to make horizontal railings for decks or (and) stairs?

    By Nicu101268,
    • 10 replies
    • 18k views

  11. [ 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
    • 17.9k views

  12. Nvidia GTX 1070 and Realtime Raytracing in X13 1 2

    By amddrafting,
    • 44 replies
    • 17.8k views

  13. Q: (Window) How to do a sheetrock return.... 1 2

    By para-CAD,
    • 36 replies
    • 17.8k views

  14. Plumbing Isometric

    By DesertVision,
    • 7 replies
    • 17.6k views

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

    By ClarkeThrasher,
    • 17 replies
    • 17.6k views

  16. Elevations printing (pdf) incorrectly 1 2 3

    By Small_Fish,   
    • 51 replies
    • 17.6k views

  17. 2D Block Placement Doesn't Match 3D Symbol 1 2 3

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 50 replies
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  18. "Why is the finished ceiling height default set at 97 3/8" OR and OR not OR 96" or 8'

    By jpavlik,   
    • 18 replies
    • 17.4k views

  19. Demo Plan 1 2

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 29 replies
    • 17.4k views

  20. Slower 3D In X7? 1 2 3

    By somearchitect,
    • 50 replies
    • 17.4k views

  21. Roof Pitch Indicator 1 2

    By country,
    • 48 replies
    • 17.4k views

  22. Besides the building world do you use Chief for anything else? 1 2

    By ShaneK,
    • 46 replies
    • 17.3k views

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

    By 4hotshoez,
    • 49 replies
    • 17.3k views

  24. Crawlspace Vents? 1 2

    By Richard_Morrison,
    • 49 replies
    • 17.2k views

  25. Render Issue with lightings 1 2

    By habdou,   
    • 45 replies
    • 17.2k views