General Q & A

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1. A few questions related to Chief Architect certifications

   By sr5844wp, July 15, 2021
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   • Dermot
   • July 15, 2021

2. X14 Auto Elevation Dimensions

   By MeganLDent, November 23, 2022
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   • DBCooper
   • November 23, 2022

3. ARCHED CABINETS

   By sthieldesign, February 2, 2024
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   • Renerabbitt
   • February 2, 2024

4. Convert a GPX file from tracks in meters to a GPX with waypoints in feet?

   By cbucks, May 8, 2024
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   • Chopsaw
   • May 8, 2024

5. Overlaying As-Builts

   By ChiefUserKatie, February 12
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   • robdyck
   • February 12

6. Training Video Numbers

   By 4hotshoez, September 19, 2014
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   • lbuttery
   • September 19, 2014

7. Mac Mini Crashing

   By bobditch, December 23, 2014
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   • lbuttery
   • December 23, 2014

8. 2020 compatibility

   By ericepv, September 1, 2017   

   • 2020
   • import formats
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     • 2020
     • import formats
     • export formats
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   • MarkMc
   • September 1, 2017

9. HD Suite software window & door framing defaults

   By Barn_Project15, May 10, 2018   

   • software window & door framing default figures
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   • Barn_Project15
   • May 10, 2018

10. Parapet Eave and Soffit Block Tool

    By OnlineBuilder, October 13, 2018   

    • eave
    • parapet
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    • Kbird1
    • October 13, 2018

11. Import library content

    By DenisonDrywall, August 26, 2019
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    • rlackore
    • August 26, 2019

12. X12 Printing: 'Print Source' Default -> Current View

    By BenPalmer, January 23, 2020
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    • BenPalmer
    • January 24, 2020

13. nominal sizes Micro

    By Thad58, August 17, 2020
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    • BrownTiger
    • August 17, 2020

14. Possible Roof Related Question

    By srjbb97, October 1, 2020   

    • roof planes
    • lines
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      • roof planes
      • lines
      • additional walls
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    • steve_stuart
    • October 1, 2020

15. X6 Security Verification

    By jeffmurr, December 28, 2021
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    • Dermot
    • December 28, 2021

16. Adding FILL COLOUR to a BOX TOOL.

    By wayne1111, March 22, 2022
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    • Dermot
    • March 22, 2022

17. Dimension Grid Bubbles

    By jtcapa1, October 23, 2023
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    • rgardner
    • October 23, 2023

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

    By GeneDavis, September 6, 2024
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    • robdyck
    • September 7, 2024

19. Catalogs will not install after download

    By AdkKen, December 17, 2024   

    • download
    • catalogs
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      • download
      • catalogs
      • installation
      • issue
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    • DBCooper
    • December 20, 2024

20. Is there a way to force Chief to force a min of 10" tread depth at a 12" walkline?

    By cbucks, February 10, 2025
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    • robdyck
    • February 10, 2025

21. Arch top built-ins

    By DB-Designs, August 27, 2025
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    • robdyck
    • August 27, 2025

22. Export To Autocad

    By bthompson, January 16, 2015   

    • Export CAD
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    • Canuck
    • January 18, 2015

23. How To Vary Foundation Height - Basement Wall V. Frost Wall

    By Johnny1234, March 8, 2015   

    • Foundation
    • Frost Wall
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      • Foundation
      • Frost Wall
      • Height
      • Vary
      • Foundation Height
      • Frost
      • Auto build
      • Build Foundation
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    • Kbird1
    • March 8, 2015

24. 3D Scanning for As-Builts

    By MKBDesign, June 1, 2017
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    • johnny
    • June 1, 2017

25. Need more Ram?

    By OnlineBuilder2, March 26, 2019
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    • AvoyeDesign
    • March 26, 2019