General Q & A

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25802 topics in this forum

  1. referenced plan files

    By BruceKC,
    • 1 reply
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  2. X16 - Roof Plane Dialogue - Structure Tab - Roof Size Name Column - Unable to Widen the Column

    By kylejmarsh,
    • 1 reply
    • 548 views

  3. Manipulating Objects

    By winterdd,
    • 5 replies
    • 548 views

  4. Section Line Arrow--How do I flip it 180°?

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 14 replies
    • 548 views

  5. User Catalogs

    By Joe_cul,
    • 0 replies
    • 548 views

  6. Layer As-Built Plans Under Proposed Plans

    By SoulInteriors,
    • 3 replies
    • 546 views

  7. Specify placement, angle, and distance for bay windows

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 1 reply
    • 546 views

  8. How do I change the materials size, spacing, and lengths for rebar and other items that are components of foundation?

    By jkrysak,
    • 0 replies
    • 546 views

  9. Default Sets - Dimensions not cooperating

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 546 views

  10. Im new to using the software, but when I use the Camera tool the Tool Palette menu on the left blows up and messes up the fram

    By Patrick11,
    • 1 reply
    • 546 views

  11. monitoren

    By pokke700,
    • 1 reply
    • 545 views

  12. Can Insulation Fill Block Be Edited?

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 6 replies
    • 545 views

  13. Custom Icon for toolbar configuration

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 6 replies
    • 544 views

  14. Note Schedule isn't showing notes. What am I doing wrong?

    By DIYJon,
    • 1 reply
    • 544 views

  15. Layout - Linked View - Secondary Layerset out of order for some reason

    By kylejmarsh,
    • 2 replies
    • 544 views

  16. Having issues with startup

    By Cadwork22,
    • 1 reply
    • 544 views

  17. Importing CAD layout sheet into Chief Architect

    By FloraSvid,
    • 3 replies
    • 544 views

  18. How do I display the sqft total coverage of a driveway object?

    By cbucks,
    • 2 replies
    • 542 views

  19. Follow up problem with furring in 4" walls

    By SkyTree-Greg,
    • 2 replies
    • 542 views

  20. Help constructing a complicated roof

    By shirleloshem,
    • 3 replies
    • 542 views

  21. Corner Gas Fireplace - Core Catalog

    By just3north,
    • 2 replies
    • 542 views

  22. What programming language does Chief use for Macros? Is this compatible with languages such as python?

    By cbucks,
    • 1 reply
    • 542 views

  23. THG Bath fixtures 3d symbols

    By ericepv,   
    • 0 replies
    • 541 views

  24. As-built roof measurements. How to scope this one?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 0 replies
    • 540 views

  25. Unselectable wall-like objects on my plan--what are these & how to remove them?

    By HumbulRenovator,
    • 4 replies
    • 540 views