General Q & A

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27241 topics in this forum

  1. Horizontal Framing - Bottom Run Elevation

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 2 replies
    • 315 views

  2. Custom Framed Mirror

    By CitizenMillworks,
    • 1 reply
    • 226 views

  3. Poll.......

    By winterdd,
    • 7 replies
    • 597 views

  4. Export image from completed PBR?

    By JBi-PDX,
    • 4 replies
    • 436 views

  5. Need Help Converting Legacy Chief Architect Files (.PL1, .CA1, .CB2, .CB3)

    By Zorro22,
    • 5 replies
    • 379 views

  6. It's just around the corner...

    By Rich_Winsor,
    • 2 replies
    • 449 views

  7. separation in sink with (2) top false panels on a vanity

    By TJDDesigns,
    • 3 replies
    • 460 views

  8. BOARD FEET

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 297 views

  9. Built-in Bookshelf dimensioning help

    By jacpdx,
    • 3 replies
    • 423 views

  10. Sketchup for Chief Architect

    By ChiefUserAnneC,
    • 3 replies
    • 527 views

  11. I would pay for this, Up for a challange?

    By builtright3,
    • 9 replies
    • 812 views

  12. how do I create a half-wall (ledge) in the corner of a room

    By megclay,
    • 5 replies
    • 501 views

  13. Gaps in my ceilings/walls when I use room dividers

    By edavalos,   
    • 3 replies
    • 335 views

  14. Export Layer sets/Walls/Defaults

    By Fotis1960,
    • 3 replies
    • 392 views

  15. Dim Snapping to Wall Layers

    By LumberStudio,
    • 0 replies
    • 282 views

  16. How can we import text styles since they dont come in with layer sets?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

  17. Gable End Overhang / Eave

    By Ange822,   
    • 3 replies
    • 298 views

  18. Group Select Beams and Posts in X17 (Framing Members)

    By BlairDrafting,
    • 1 reply
    • 305 views

  19. Staircase, Railing and Newel Curved Details

    By ElizabethS,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  20. Drawing walls with interior dimensions only

    By Scvide,
    • 7 replies
    • 509 views

  21. Odd behavior with Ancient Chief Architecture V10.08b (circa 2006)

    By jmmilner,   
    • 2 replies
    • 341 views

  22. Sorting quirk? (Active layer display options)

    By DrawingABlank,
    • 5 replies
    • 408 views

  23. Error trying to export 3d Viewer File

    By SteveCanbury,
    • 4 replies
    • 435 views

  24. Create symbol from building

    By Randino,
    • 6 replies
    • 454 views

  25. Where is the popup countertop outlet symbol?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 347 views