General Q & A

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25803 topics in this forum

  1. Image on 3d object

    By Kbowen1963,
    • 2 replies
    • 648 views

  2. can this plan be done with auto roof?

    By Jambruins,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.5k views

  3. Dimension Text

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 508 views

  4. SKM files

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views

  5. Will Chief open newer plan files in older versions of the software?

    By OldBarnDesign,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.7k views

  6. Trying to import a GPX file and getting error "the GPX file can not be read in by program"

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  7. Simple addition, suggest a creative way to roof it, please.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 667 views

  8. How to deselect an item from a group selection

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  9. Second Floor Windows On A Two Story Porch

    By augusdo63,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. Joist pocketed in masonry walls

    By eaf3architect,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  11. Chamfer Wall Corner Connections/Intersections

    By svengustafson,
    • 2 replies
    • 875 views

  12. Boxed Eave Question - 2 Boxed Eaves at Outside Corner

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 3 replies
    • 949 views

  13. Room Number Display

    By amddrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  14. Help! Floors got swapped! How do I recover?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 594 views

  15. all about glass handrails seminar

    By DRAWZILLA,
    • 0 replies
    • 472 views

  16. Default Configuration

    By Joe_cul,
    • 1 reply
    • 568 views

  17. Coloured Floorplan

    By agriffiths,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  18. Breakline Symbol

    By kwhitt,
    • 16 replies
    • 6.8k views

  19. Saving a Plan + Library

    By NeilofOZ,
    • 4 replies
    • 953 views

  20. Is there a way to select an entire floor in a plan with multiple structures?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 502 views

  21. Autoroof Question - Misaligned Valleys

    By JKEdmo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.2k views

  22. Neighborhood Model

    By Jones_Drafting,
    • 3 replies
    • 835 views

  23. " When will we be getting this ... ? "

    By basketballman,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  24. Is it possible to cut a hole in an imported OBJ file, such as a custom counter-top?

    By DIYJon,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. Banded colors on cabinetry

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 505 views