General Q & A

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26108 topics in this forum

  1. Is there a section arrow edit handle for callouts?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
    • 670 views

  2. desperate need for roof

    By Cadwork22,
    • 6 replies
    • 1k views

  3. How do I change default elevation from inches to fractional feet?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 742 views

  4. Andersen double casements confusion, and how their catalog download into Chief can further it.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  5. Extend siding to underside of roof surface

    By rcmcdougle,
    • 0 replies
    • 571 views

  6. Timber frame structure needs walls

    By binkpear,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  7. Window Sill Question

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 2 replies
    • 953 views

  8. Client Portal and Project Management Software Recommendations

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. New Computer and need to reinstall Cheif

    By Rang3w00d,
    • 1 reply
    • 697 views

  10. roof plan

    By Cadwork22,
    • 2 replies
    • 737 views

  11. Help the Notes dummy. How does one do a note schedule beginning with a simple "1" for each floor's plan view?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.4k views

  12. Is there a keyboard command to select the entire floor elevations for a plan with multiple structures?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 757 views

  13. Ipad Pro Users

    By builtright3,
    • 17 replies
    • 9.7k views

  14. Pony Walls Question

    By Cadwork22,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  15. Auto Dormer has no exterior end wall, only side walls

    By RichardKn,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. stairs...railing transition to wall

    By Jambruins,
    • 2 replies
    • 900 views

  17. Is There a Way To Set Second Floor Defaults Without a Second Floor?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. Window help. Have many views open, want to see two only, tiled horizontally

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 631 views

  19. custom rafter tail not good

    By Gawdzira,
    • 3 replies
    • 947 views

  20. Saving Custom Schedules As Default

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 1 reply
    • 600 views

  21. Sunken Roof?

    By agriffiths,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

  22. Importing DWG and tracing over to create 3D

    By Bluehourdesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 730 views

  23. Lean to Roof with Auto Build Roof

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views

  24. Is it possible to cut a hole in a ceiling surface?

    By DIYJon,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.4k views

  25. Unable to generate roof truss

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views