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25899 topics in this forum

  1. Sunken Roof?

    By agriffiths,
    • 5 replies
    • 800 views

  2. Importing DWG and tracing over to create 3D

    By Bluehourdesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 637 views

  3. Lean to Roof with Auto Build Roof

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By DIYJon,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views

  5. Unable to generate roof truss

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

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

    By BegleyDevLLC,
    • 2 replies
    • 727 views

  7. LAYOUT BOXES

    By Ronniesha,
    • 10 replies
    • 3.5k views

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

    By Christina_Girerd,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views

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

    By VHaess,
    • 4 replies
    • 767 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 5 replies
    • 721 views

  11. wall oven

    By Douglas49,
    • 2 replies
    • 797 views

  12. Which Universities offer Architecture Studies via Chief Architect Software

    By cosmehp,
    • 13 replies
    • 6.5k views

  13. Can't seem to connect roof planes

    By agriffiths,
    • 6 replies
    • 904 views

  14. Stair Arrows?

    By KittleDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 844 views

  15. Auto Dimensions

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  16. Lower Floating Deck Stairs

    By agriffiths,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.2k views

  17. Sq ft labels

    By Cadwork22,
    • 1 reply
    • 690 views

  18. Framing Questions

    By ChiefUserAndrew8,
    • 1 reply
    • 674 views

  19. Eaves under roof of gable roof over a porch

    By Jeffcrigler,
    • 3 replies
    • 841 views

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

    By AKnight24,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  21. 9' Ceiling Height with 14' Eave Height

    By ChiefZachary,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  22. Roof for the Porch

    By MaryBryn,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  23. HELP! Wall not showing up in Elevations

    By IRDesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 561 views

  24. Foundation Walls

    By wesdutka,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. Odd dimension adjust behavior

    By Gawdzira,
    • 0 replies
    • 492 views