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25993 topics in this forum

  1. Saving Custom Schedules As Default

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 1 reply
    • 541 views

  2. Sunken Roof?

    By agriffiths,
    • 5 replies
    • 896 views

  3. Importing DWG and tracing over to create 3D

    By Bluehourdesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 680 views

  4. Lean to Roof with Auto Build Roof

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views

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

    By DIYJon,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.3k views

  6. Unable to generate roof truss

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By BegleyDevLLC,
    • 2 replies
    • 808 views

  8. LAYOUT BOXES

    By Ronniesha,
    • 10 replies
    • 3.6k views

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

    By Christina_Girerd,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

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

    By VHaess,
    • 4 replies
    • 885 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 5 replies
    • 812 views

  12. wall oven

    By Douglas49,
    • 2 replies
    • 847 views

  13. Which Universities offer Architecture Studies via Chief Architect Software

    By cosmehp,
    • 13 replies
    • 6.8k views

  14. Can't seem to connect roof planes

    By agriffiths,
    • 6 replies
    • 996 views

  15. Stair Arrows?

    By KittleDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 957 views

  16. Auto Dimensions

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  17. Lower Floating Deck Stairs

    By agriffiths,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.4k views

  18. Sq ft labels

    By Cadwork22,
    • 1 reply
    • 806 views

  19. Framing Questions

    By ChiefUserAndrew8,
    • 1 reply
    • 732 views

  20. Eaves under roof of gable roof over a porch

    By Jeffcrigler,
    • 3 replies
    • 947 views

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

    By AKnight24,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  22. 9' Ceiling Height with 14' Eave Height

    By ChiefZachary,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  23. Roof for the Porch

    By MaryBryn,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  24. HELP! Wall not showing up in Elevations

    By IRDesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 595 views

  25. Foundation Walls

    By wesdutka,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views