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  1. How can I do 2200 sf hip roof ventilation calculations?

    By jsohal867,
    • 2 replies
    • 803 views

  2. Look Crisp in Photos and in Person with POD T-Shirts from Lion King Shirt

    By asherjackson,
    • 1 reply
    • 945 views

  3. Boxed eave gable end returns

    By johnny,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  4. help needed with dimension settings

    By westvale,
    • 0 replies
    • 580 views

  5. Cross section

    By winterdd,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  6. Recommended PC for x16

    By djkitchens,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  7. A Frame Wallls

    By Cadwork22,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

  8. As Built Canvas to Chief

    By ElJefeArchitect,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  9. How can I resolve this issue with the roof and varying ceiling heights?

    By GrantDM,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. Window trim

    By Benzarch,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

  11. Grass under Gazebo

    By Chiefnewell,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  12. cantilevered awning or steel canopy

    By westvale,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views

  13. Why don't my Shadow boards joint at roof hip???

    By John_B,
    • 1 reply
    • 913 views

  14. Modern House with Flat Roof - Thoughts?

    By reedie2000,
    • 11 replies
    • 7.9k views

  15. Why aren't these pot lights on?

    By westvale,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Any method to autobuild crawlspace adjacent to slab with trench footings

    By madcowscarnival,
    • 1 reply
    • 954 views

  17. California Architects hooked on Chief Architect drawing

    By viggia,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. searching

    By DenisonDrywall,
    • 0 replies
    • 742 views

  19. Old Data Files

    By ericepv,   
    • 8 replies
    • 2.6k views

  20. Window dimension issues on my kitchen elevations

    By Vicki17,
    • 1 reply
    • 789 views

  21. Landing for deck stairs

    By jjifmeyer,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

  22. What determines whether lookouts are autoframed or not? Got none on a shed dormer roof and I want them.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 908 views

  23. CHIEF X14 FREEZING WHEN I PAN THE SCREEN ON LAYOUT

    By pesmithinc,
    • 1 reply
    • 766 views

  24. Creating rooflines at various heights

    By NelsonsBuildMI,
    • 3 replies
    • 937 views

  25. Do I have to upgrade to get more Wall specification sub categories?

    By Amaconstructionco,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.6k views