General Q & A

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  1. Soffit Issue at Overhang

    By KilianDrafting,
    • 0 replies
    • 659 views

  2. High windows

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.2k views

  3. 3D Elevation

    By BrianFlaherty,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  4. Temporary dimension while editing

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views

  5. inserting appliances into a tower cabinet

    By kathrynmc,
    • 2 replies
    • 925 views

  6. To preface this question, I am a relatively new user of Chief (15). I am trying to delete a 3d solid (failed attempt at arched cabinet with doors). Why won't the 3d solid allow me to delete it?

    By SMRCSTEPHANIE,   
    • 1 reply
    • 625 views

  7. Layout pdf page is partially white out

    By ChiefEdyta,
    • 0 replies
    • 565 views

  8. Auto Roof Question - One Big Roof over "Jogging" Exterior Wall

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 13 replies
    • 2.3k views

  9. Stair Turn Difficulty

    By Mackenzie,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.8k views

  10. Manage Archive Folder [again]

    By jtcapa1,
    • 2 replies
    • 950 views

  11. Material List Columns

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 1 reply
    • 678 views

  12. Foundation wall is not lining up with outside of 2 x 6 wall

    By VHampton,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  13. Tesselation of 3D exports and 2D fill

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 15 replies
    • 2.2k views

  14. Uploading large Plan file

    By Jeffcrigler,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  15. Do many home designers share their CAD files?

    By OnlineBuilder2,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views

  16. Winder Railings Mismatch

    By sysroot,
    • 0 replies
    • 731 views

  17. Locating to Surveyors Coordinates

    By MichaelJS,
    • 3 replies
    • 999 views

  18. dollhouse view shows roof framing

    By ttoohey,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  19. Best Practices for Storing and Applying Keynotes and Notes

    By skoz44,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  20. Moving Objects with dimension line 1 2

    By gelbuilding,
    • 28 replies
    • 3.6k views

  21. Window / Door Schedule - Shutters Yes / No

    By JKEdmo,
    • 2 replies
    • 795 views

  22. Where did the sill plate go?

    By Astrigal,
    • 1 reply
    • 718 views

  23. Sloped Insulation at wall

    By para-CAD,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  24. Stepped Foundation wall

    By JosephSchloss,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  25. Lighting Schedule - how to add new symbols

    By westvale,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views