General Q & A

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  1. Auto Roof Question - One Big Roof over "Jogging" Exterior Wall

    By JKEdmo,   
    • 13 replies
    • 2.5k views

  2. How to add Room Label Tags in addition to the generic Room Name

    By KDsnyder,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.3k views

  3. Appliances in cabinets

    By kathrynmc,
    • 1 reply
    • 795 views

  4. Temporary dimension while editing

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.8k views

  5. Soffit Issue at Overhang

    By KilianDrafting,
    • 0 replies
    • 732 views

  6. To preface this question, I am a relatively new user of Chief (15). I am trying to delete a 3d solid (failed attempt at arched cabinet with doors). Why won't the 3d solid allow me to delete it?

    By SMRCSTEPHANIE,   
    • 1 reply
    • 694 views

  7. Creating 2nd floor over the garage

    By Elliot,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.7k views

  8. Stair Turn Difficulty

    By Mackenzie,
    • 9 replies
    • 2k views

  9. Manage Archive Folder [again]

    By jtcapa1,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  10. Layout pdf page is partially white out

    By ChiefEdyta,
    • 0 replies
    • 617 views

  11. Luminous screens

    By Mackenzie,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views

  12. Foundation wall is not lining up with outside of 2 x 6 wall

    By VHampton,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views

  13. Material List Columns

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 1 reply
    • 743 views

  14. Terrain Help - Underground Parkade Entrance

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  15. My deck keeps changing to white

    By TammyP,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views

  16. Best Practices for Storing and Applying Keynotes and Notes

    By skoz44,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views

  17. Uploading large Plan file

    By Jeffcrigler,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Moving Objects with dimension line 1 2

    By gelbuilding,
    • 28 replies
    • 3.9k views

  19. PBR

    By decorators3,   
    • 3 replies
    • 3.2k views

  20. Locating to Surveyors Coordinates

    By MichaelJS,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  21. Winder Railings Mismatch

    By sysroot,
    • 0 replies
    • 786 views

  22. Sloped Insulation at wall

    By para-CAD,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  23. Lighting Schedule - how to add new symbols

    By westvale,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. Window / Door Schedule - Shutters Yes / No

    By JKEdmo,
    • 2 replies
    • 865 views

  25. Looking for a Double Brick Wall and Column Detail

    By ACAaron,
    • 1 reply
    • 871 views