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  1. Keyboard key input for Feet

    By 3DDesigner,   
    • 7 replies
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  2. walkthrough path is backwards.

    By johnkernochan,
    • 2 replies
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  3. Wall Cabinets gaining changing when sent to layout

    By GeorgeAdamczyk,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  4. Batch Materials Import?

    By jcaffee,
    • 1 reply
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  5. Circle Segments - How do I increase to create a smoother curve

    By RobWhite,
    • 2 replies
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  6. Selecting and Rotating Multiple Story House on Terrain

    By alikelly,
    • 1 reply
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  7. How do I create a cabinet with an apron sink? and custom counter top?

    By ChiefUserKris2,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  8. Reversing plan and its layout - best practice suggestions?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
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  9. Remodeling Suggestions & Ideas to Improve Chief Architect

    By scottharris,
    • 0 replies
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  10. Need help with connecting walls at angle w/ specific dims

    By HappyHausStudios,
    • 2 replies
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  11. Repair

    By PeterJBarnes,
    • 1 reply
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  12. Any problems migrating from ver. 8 to 9 ?

    By Electromen,
    • 1 reply
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  13. Any way to blend the Screen Material tile ?

    By ConstructionV,   
    • 0 replies
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  14. Default Energy Values for Mulled Units

    By dshall,
    • 0 replies
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  15. Change Total station data to .text ( PNEZD (space delimited)

    By Macky1,
    • 0 replies
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  16. 2 Story Dormer

    By theredeemedhome,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  17. Custom Stove Exhaust Cover - Design

    By DRyeHD,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  18. metal fascia

    By RobWhite,
    • 1 reply
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  19. Chief Architect Reward / Referral Programs?

    By deaconjj,
    • 2 replies
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  20. lap top update

    By kennyrosser,
    • 3 replies
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  21. How do I delete or change the framing material of the 3rd header that is showing up when using a 6" CI wall. The third header I have circled in yellow, is aligned with the rainscreen and is not necessary, and confusing. See attached.

    By MaggieBates,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  22. Vertical shiplap change wood species

    By thomhu,
    • 5 replies
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  23. Save Wall to Library Bug

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
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  24. When I export my plan to a stl, I get this weird triangular structure in one of the rooms.

    By specop,
    • 1 reply
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  25. Where can I find normal trash cans in the Library?

    By ToolandTrade,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views