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25846 topics in this forum

  1. Text Arrows and Leaders are CAD not Text!!!

    By Archnot-Boltz,
    • 2 replies
    • 761 views

  2. Help with Automatic dimensions

    By MAINEWOOD59,   
    • 5 replies
    • 733 views

  3. Wall Height Adjustments in 3D and Room Definition Changes Across Chief Architect Versions

    By ZackEller,
    • 2 replies
    • 705 views

  4. Folded plate staircase and railing

    By ozaheman,   
    • 0 replies
    • 634 views

  5. Attic trusses on multi-level house and garage

    By baltimorestef,
    • 5 replies
    • 924 views

  6. User Catalog not showing up in Library Browser

    By tkwebster,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  7. 5' Patio with Roof Overhang - Soffit?

    By Mitchie01,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  8. Dormer Window Help

    By CCI_alexandria,   
    • 3 replies
    • 747 views

  9. Roof Issues: attaching a gable porch roof underneath existing house roof

    By ChiefUser-Autumn,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  10. Opening Chief?

    By ACADuser,
    • 0 replies
    • 445 views

  11. FIXTURE LABELS IN ELECTRICAL

    By winterdd,
    • 11 replies
    • 958 views

  12. UL Listing

    By Sebastian_1,
    • 0 replies
    • 440 views

  13. Ceiling surfaces missing

    By gbid13,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  14. Automatic Balloon Framing - not working for me

    By SNestor,   
    • 10 replies
    • 5.6k views

  15. Roof help, or ideas for better continuity

    By madcowscarnival,
    • 2 replies
    • 750 views

  16. Porch Chimney

    By Cadwork22,
    • 4 replies
    • 854 views

  17. What Does this Symbol Mean?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 18 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. Terrain is the bane of my existence

    By msmith964,
    • 7 replies
    • 943 views

  19. Vaulted Room still showing ledger/rim board for second floor

    By ccollin,
    • 2 replies
    • 615 views

  20. exporting into autoCAD Lt

    By Cadwork22,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  21. Plans for an old Church

    By theallan,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  22. Archived backup file won't open. What do these messages mean?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 794 views

  23. Framing reference being ignored?!?!?!!!

    By contractcad,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  24. Deck not drawing

    By Brian_Wisner_PE,   
    • 5 replies
    • 940 views

  25. Unwanted Height Added to Roof

    By HeatherMcK,
    • 3 replies
    • 862 views