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25899 topics in this forum

  1. Plans for an old Church

    By theallan,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 809 views

  3. Framing reference being ignored?!?!?!!!

    By contractcad,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  4. Deck not drawing

    By Brian_Wisner_PE,   
    • 5 replies
    • 952 views

  5. Unwanted Height Added to Roof

    By HeatherMcK,
    • 3 replies
    • 882 views

  6. Image on 3d object

    By Kbowen1963,
    • 2 replies
    • 679 views

  7. can this plan be done with auto roof?

    By Jambruins,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.5k views

  8. Dimension Text

    By winterdd,
    • 2 replies
    • 529 views

  9. SKM files

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.2k views

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

    By OldBarnDesign,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.8k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 706 views

  13. How to deselect an item from a group selection

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  14. Second Floor Windows On A Two Story Porch

    By augusdo63,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  15. Joist pocketed in masonry walls

    By eaf3architect,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Chamfer Wall Corner Connections/Intersections

    By svengustafson,
    • 2 replies
    • 910 views

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

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  18. Room Number Display

    By amddrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 620 views

  20. all about glass handrails seminar

    By DRAWZILLA,
    • 0 replies
    • 489 views

  21. Default Configuration

    By Joe_cul,
    • 1 reply
    • 588 views

  22. Coloured Floorplan

    By agriffiths,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  23. Breakline Symbol

    By kwhitt,
    • 16 replies
    • 6.9k views

  24. Saving a Plan + Library

    By NeilofOZ,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

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

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 518 views