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26187 topics in this forum

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 659 views

  2. custom rafter tail not good

    By Gawdzira,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  3. Saving Custom Schedules As Default

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 1 reply
    • 640 views

  4. Sunken Roof?

    By agriffiths,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  5. Importing DWG and tracing over to create 3D

    By Bluehourdesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 773 views

  6. Lean to Roof with Auto Build Roof

    By GrizzlyBear,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views

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

    By DIYJon,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.5k views

  8. Unable to generate roof truss

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. Can I use my software at work and at home?

    By BegleyDevLLC,
    • 2 replies
    • 960 views

  10. LAYOUT BOXES

    By Ronniesha,
    • 10 replies
    • 3.9k views

  11. Adjusting layout picture box to non-rectangle shape?

    By Christina_Girerd,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.5k views

  12. How to hide floors in orthographic view/perspective view

    By VHaess,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  13. Who needs customizable Toolbars at the expense of vanishing Toolbars?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 5 replies
    • 959 views

  14. wall oven

    By Douglas49,
    • 2 replies
    • 946 views

  15. Which Universities offer Architecture Studies via Chief Architect Software

    By cosmehp,
    • 13 replies
    • 7.2k views

  16. Can't seem to connect roof planes

    By agriffiths,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  17. Stair Arrows?

    By KittleDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Auto Dimensions

    By westvale,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  19. Lower Floating Deck Stairs

    By agriffiths,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.7k views

  20. Sq ft labels

    By Cadwork22,
    • 1 reply
    • 974 views

  21. Framing Questions

    By ChiefUserAndrew8,
    • 1 reply
    • 845 views

  22. Eaves under roof of gable roof over a porch

    By Jeffcrigler,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  23. Creating a roof plan to match a specific roof design

    By AKnight24,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  24. 9' Ceiling Height with 14' Eave Height

    By ChiefZachary,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  25. Roof for the Porch

    By MaryBryn,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views