General Q & A

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25811 topics in this forum

  1. Terrain taking forever to interpolate not sure if there is anything I can change to speed up?

    By cbucks,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.4k views

  2. Multiple structures is the best way to draw each one on their own plan and do reference display on one terrain?

    By cbucks,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  3. [ 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.

    By Ty_Tradeswork,
    • 15 replies
    • 3.1k views

  4. Is there a place to set a default degree for the spline segment angle on electrical connections?

    By DIYJon,
    • 0 replies
    • 534 views

  5. Edit hole in 3d solid

    By RL-inc,
    • 3 replies
    • 803 views

  6. It looks like every scrap of previous installs is gone after upgrading to X15.

    By BeachHouse1,
    • 3 replies
    • 650 views

  7. Can auto roof on top plate above ceiling joists be done?

    By CARMELHILL,
    • 4 replies
    • 754 views

  8. Framing wall details

    By StVrainHabitat,
    • 2 replies
    • 663 views

  9. "Rubber Stamping" a typical apartment into a hi-rise?

    By Charles,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.3k views

  10. California Architects hooked on Chief Architect drawing

    By viggia,   
    • 3 replies
    • 856 views

  11. Aligning exterior railings

    By AAInteriors,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  12. Missing Exterior Wall at Roof Valley

    By MorseRemodeling,   
    • 0 replies
    • 484 views

  13. Barrel Vault Ceiling structure under another floor

    By RGShurlingPA,
    • 1 reply
    • 635 views

  14. Is there an ideal triangle count? Max triangle count? How can you check?

    By cbucks,
    • 0 replies
    • 459 views

  15. The search window in my library disappeared? X15

    By mountaineer,
    • 3 replies
    • 889 views

  16. Lights in adjacent room aren't "In Use"

    By rcmcdougle,
    • 0 replies
    • 560 views

  17. Material won't cover entire wall without having multiple duplicates

    By JamesBolger,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Landing not leveled

    By Omnidesign,
    • 21 replies
    • 2.2k views

  19. GLASS HOUSE WITH 1 OBJECT SOLID?

    By woodcraftdesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  20. Porch Posts

    By SkyJubilee,
    • 1 reply
    • 571 views

  21. Migration form 2020 to Chief

    By DCP2024,
    • 0 replies
    • 513 views

  22. Curtain Walls

    By raltd9245,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views

  23. Fox render farm

    By decorators3,   
    • 0 replies
    • 517 views

  24. Closet under u-shaped stairs.

    By Cadwork22,
    • 4 replies
    • 858 views

  25. Overlaying As-Built and Remodeled Plan Versions: What about walls?

    By DIYJon,
    • 1 reply
    • 905 views