General Q & A

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27137 topics in this forum

  1. Metal roofing & wall panels

    By Darcen,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  2. Why doesn't Chief autoframe 2x posts between un-mulled windows?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  3. Dimension to lower part of shower pony wall

    By CoastlineFl,
    • 0 replies
    • 832 views

  4. Modern House with Flat Roof - Thoughts?

    By reedie2000,
    • 11 replies
    • 8.6k views

  5. Migrating to X16 from Interiors

    By Kbernard,
    • 1 reply
    • 904 views

  6. Basement below 1st Floor

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.7k views

  7. Lower Pony Wall line in plan view

    By mtldesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  8. Window Mullion setting

    By johnny,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.8k views

  9. Why horizontal girt/battens generated extra at mid wall

    By GeneDavis,
    • 0 replies
    • 818 views

  10. Deck Detail Suggestions

    By JenniferK,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  11. Extension lines in dimension touching walls

    By CJordanDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  12. Creating Custom Vanity/Furniture

    By LMPDesign,
    • 14 replies
    • 4.4k views

  13. Problems with room def and second floor in garage/barn building

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 733 views

  14. mitered stairs

    By winterdd,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.2k views

  15. Is creating a plan database worth the effort?

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  16. CA Abilities, Structural Detailing and Other Questions

    By sclark,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  17. Need help drawing a specific roof correctly for an addition.

    By ARLLCDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  18. Roof platform for AC Condensers

    By stevebukowski,
    • 1 reply
    • 961 views

  19. Camera view closing and asking to save upon object delete?

    By ColePOC,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views

  20. Exterior Room

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  21. Is it possible to reduce the 'Tri-count' of models exported from Chief architect?

    By VHI_WMA,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  22. Strange wall activity

    By Hammer7,
    • 0 replies
    • 694 views

  23. Catalogs won't download from Library Browser

    By CElder,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  24. Way to reset layer set to factory defaults?

    By cbucks,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  25. Centered dimensions not centering

    By OvationHomesMO,   
    • 1 reply
    • 916 views