General Q & A

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26895 topics in this forum

  1. glass cabinet doors

    By SteveF,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  2. Footing under slab without a wall above

    By Meltdown0,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  3. The Big Secret

    By GerryT,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.1k views

  4. Looking for Part-time Design Assistant with Chief Architect Skills

    By christymbowen,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  5. Library difference

    By RaquelPorlamar,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

  6. Casing around bay window

    By Jambruins,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.1k views

  7. Auto exterior dimensions

    By ChiefHarrell,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  8. Raised Floor settings

    By DamienT,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.5k views

  9. I am needing help finding these plants and trees in Chief.

    By OkcDesigner,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  10. Customizable buttons on toolbar

    By Pino_Tenerelli,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  11. Custom Fill Patterns in Plan view

    By jtcapa1,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  12. Prevent items from moving with terrain changes

    By Larry_Sweeney,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  13. Why don't we get a way to specify deck rimboard different from house structure floor frame?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  14. Auto Detail DBX popup

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 1 reply
    • 610 views

  15. Cut out letters on a solid panel

    By ericepv,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  16. Texture for books on shelves

    By somearchitect,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.5k views

  17. Weird Chief behavior or Graphics Card Bug?

    By bdammeyer,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  18. Need Help With As-Built

    By Rich_Winsor,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  19. Best practice for getting porch timber to material list?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  20. Gaps in exterior siding

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  21. Is there a way to fine adjust the scale of an imported survey?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 843 views

  22. Wall Material Region Grout Lines Not Aligning

    By Drew-PRH,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  23. Retaining wall does not appear on foundation plan

    By Chief226,
    • 1 reply
    • 423 views

  24. Shed Dormer

    By OddBall1958,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  25. Exterior Wall Issue and 1st Floor Roof at Deck

    By Designer100,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views