General Q & A

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27399 topics in this forum

  1. Dimensions wont find main layer

    By SHCanada2,
    • 3 replies
    • 3k views

  2. Birds-mouth cut width

    By SAWConstruction,   
    • 4 replies
    • 435 views

  3. Rotating outlets in 3D

    By SethL3113,
    • 3 replies
    • 371 views

  4. Anyone use AutoCAD in tandem with Chief?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 12 replies
    • 880 views

  5. Ceiling ht drop for bonus over garage

    By PitMan71,
    • 7 replies
    • 589 views

  6. Faded PDF or lost reference

    By AHdesigner,
    • 5 replies
    • 660 views

  7. Need help converting a current Chief Architect file

    By MNKnute,
    • 1 reply
    • 351 views

  8. I was expecting an easter egg in the form of a sneak peek at X18?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  9. Camera and callout display in plan views: how best to control? Is it layers?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 545 views

  10. Interior wall edits

    By buildinthevoid,
    • 9 replies
    • 4.1k views

  11. Troubles with sloped roof revealing the inside of the room

    By 111brookem,
    • 3 replies
    • 857 views

  12. Elevation Changes

    By gsaygrr,
    • 1 reply
    • 790 views

  13. Foundation

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 350 views

  14. Reinstalling my seldom used X6 on new computers and missing stuff like Catalogs

    By Greg_B,
    • 4 replies
    • 511 views

  15. Stair opening Finish: Best Approach requested

    By gravattedesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 402 views

  16. X17 - Can't change foundation height anymore? wtf?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.2k views

  17. Center Diagonal tile in Material Region

    By creatrix,   
    • 6 replies
    • 429 views

  18. Room Labels

    By SMRDESIGNS,
    • 1 reply
    • 258 views

  19. DXF Import from iGuide Planix R1

    By brookesdesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 426 views

  20. Exterior Gable Roof issues

    By Chiefnewell,   
    • 0 replies
    • 242 views

  21. Window mulling

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 5 replies
    • 533 views

  22. Problem Solved: Stair Opening Guardrail not flush to floor/ Built on Sill plate?

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 0 replies
    • 222 views

  23. Window Colors on final prints

    By amddrafting,
    • 3 replies
    • 353 views

  24. Orbit Camera Control

    By chiefjdennis,   
    • 5 replies
    • 4k views

  25. Siding Trim

    By Dmasson,
    • 2 replies
    • 312 views