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25831 topics in this forum

  1. custom rafter tail not good

    By Gawdzira,
    • 3 replies
    • 790 views

  2. Saving Custom Schedules As Default

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 1 reply
    • 481 views

  3. Sunken Roof?

    By agriffiths,
    • 5 replies
    • 768 views

  4. Importing DWG and tracing over to create 3D

    By Bluehourdesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 628 views

  5. Lean to Roof with Auto Build Roof

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  6. Is it possible to cut a hole in a ceiling surface?

    By DIYJon,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views

  7. Unable to generate roof truss

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 973 views

  8. Can I use my software at work and at home?

    By BegleyDevLLC,
    • 2 replies
    • 716 views

  9. LAYOUT BOXES

    By Ronniesha,
    • 10 replies
    • 3.4k views

  10. Adjusting layout picture box to non-rectangle shape?

    By Christina_Girerd,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  11. How to hide floors in orthographic view/perspective view

    By VHaess,
    • 4 replies
    • 733 views

  12. Who needs customizable Toolbars at the expense of vanishing Toolbars?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 5 replies
    • 696 views

  13. wall oven

    By Douglas49,
    • 2 replies
    • 785 views

  14. Which Universities offer Architecture Studies via Chief Architect Software

    By cosmehp,
    • 13 replies
    • 6.4k views

  15. Can't seem to connect roof planes

    By agriffiths,
    • 6 replies
    • 878 views

  16. Stair Arrows?

    By KittleDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 819 views

  17. Auto Dimensions

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  18. Lower Floating Deck Stairs

    By agriffiths,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.2k views

  19. Sq ft labels

    By Cadwork22,
    • 1 reply
    • 669 views

  20. Framing Questions

    By ChiefUserAndrew8,
    • 1 reply
    • 652 views

  21. Eaves under roof of gable roof over a porch

    By Jeffcrigler,
    • 3 replies
    • 803 views

  22. Creating a roof plan to match a specific roof design

    By AKnight24,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  23. 9' Ceiling Height with 14' Eave Height

    By ChiefZachary,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. Roof for the Porch

    By MaryBryn,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  25. HELP! Wall not showing up in Elevations

    By IRDesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 550 views