General Q & A

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25822 topics in this forum

  1. SKM files

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views

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

    By OldBarnDesign,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.8k views

  3. 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

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 683 views

  5. How to deselect an item from a group selection

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  6. Second Floor Windows On A Two Story Porch

    By augusdo63,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  7. Joist pocketed in masonry walls

    By eaf3architect,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. Chamfer Wall Corner Connections/Intersections

    By svengustafson,
    • 2 replies
    • 883 views

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

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 3 replies
    • 962 views

  10. Room Number Display

    By amddrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 598 views

  12. all about glass handrails seminar

    By DRAWZILLA,
    • 0 replies
    • 480 views

  13. Default Configuration

    By Joe_cul,
    • 1 reply
    • 577 views

  14. Coloured Floorplan

    By agriffiths,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. Breakline Symbol

    By kwhitt,
    • 16 replies
    • 6.8k views

  16. Saving a Plan + Library

    By NeilofOZ,
    • 4 replies
    • 963 views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 506 views

  18. Autoroof Question - Misaligned Valleys

    By JKEdmo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.2k views

  19. Neighborhood Model

    By Jones_Drafting,
    • 3 replies
    • 843 views

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

    By basketballman,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  21. 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

  22. Banded colors on cabinetry

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 514 views

  23. PBR option is grayed out for exterior cameras

    By Newbee1,
    • 1 reply
    • 598 views

  24. How do I put a scale ruler on layout?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 720 views

  25. Older version

    By ummagumma,
    • 1 reply
    • 529 views