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| no subject | 781 | Error: "You must be an administrator in order to install this product" when using Windows Vista
When I try to run Chief Architect for the first time on computer running Windows Vista, I get an error message that says "You must be an administrator in order to install this product. Please contact your system administrator for assistance"
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| no subject | 721 | How do I import a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet into Chief Architect so that all of the columns, rows and cells are clearly marked?I would like to copy and paste a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet into a Chief Architect file. How can I accomplish this task so that all of the columns, rows and cells are visible? |
| arcs | 23 | How to create an arc for a portion of a plot planOne of the sides of my plot plan is curved rather than a straight line. How can I define this arc accurately? |
| arcs | 123 | How do I create a plan thumbnail for a different floor?When I close my plan, a thumbnail file is created for the plan database. However, it is not for the floor I want - how do I create a thumbnail file for the floor that I would like to display? |
| arcs | 565 | How to create a polyline solid with an arc in itI would like to create a polyline solid that includes an arc with a precise radius; however, when I create a rectangular polyline solid using the Polyline Solid tool, I must use the Break Line tool to reshape the rectangle into an arc. This is very imprecise. How can I specify a precise value for the radius?
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| arcs | 693 | I see a lot of tick marks on my symbols and in my CAD drawings. How do I get rid of the tick marks that I see on symbols and CAD details. I did not put them there cannot seem to select or delete them. |
| backdrops | 221 | How do I create custom backdrops for Chief Architect?I would like to create a custom backdrop to use in my full-camera and render views in Chief Architect. What are some guidelines for creating a backdrop?
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| backdrops | 643 | How do I specify a spherical backdrop for my 3D views?I would like to use a panoramic backdrop for my 3D views. How can I set my backdrop so that it is spherical? |
| beams | 457 | How to create a beamHow do I create a beam? |
| buttons | 171 | How to change an open polyline to a closed polylineI created a polyline using the Draw Line and Draw Arc tools, but cannot get it the edges that I drew to for a single object. Instead, the individual lines and arcs can be selected separately. What am I doing wrong?
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| buttons | 228 | How to display the Status Bar After I select the toolbar button I want to use, my Status Bar at the bottom of the screen disappears. How do I get the Status Bar to display the current floor, the current CAD layer the tool that I am working with and the position of my cursor all the time? |
| buttons | 689 | I do not see the Refresh Display icon on my toolbarsThe Chief Architect standard toolbar does not include a Refresh Display button. Is this button still available, and if not, how can I refresh my display? |
| buttons | 690 | I see icons on the menus but I cannot find them in the Toolbar Customization dialogI see some icons in the menus, but cannot find them in the Toolbar Customization dialog. Where can I find these icons? |
| cabinets | 178 | How to adjust cabinet width incrementsI placed a cabinet in my plan, and when I go into try to adjust its size, its edges only move in 3" increments. Why is this? |
| cabinets | 229 | How to change minimum width of cabinetsWhen I place a cabinet in plan view and try to adjust it to a smaller size, it will not go any smaller than 9". How do I resize it to a smaller width? |
| cabinets | 330 | How do I add a corner cabinet to a plan?How do I add a corner cabinet to a plan?
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| cabinets | 657 | How to create barrier-free cabinetsI am designing a kitchen for a client with a disability and would like to know how I can create kitchen cabinets that meet his needs. How can I do this? 657_figure1.jpg |
| cabinets | 700 | How do I add molding to the middle of a cabinet front?I would like to add a molding to the middle of my cabinet, between the cabinet doors and drawers. However, I cannot figure out how to make the molding appear in the middle of the cabinet. How can I accomplish this? |
| cabinets | 701 | How do I add multiple moldings to a cabinet?I would like to add several moldings to my cabinet - one on top, one in the middle and another on the bottom. How do I add multiple moldings to a single cabinet? 701_figure8.jpg |
| cabinets | 753 | How to create an entertainment centerI would like to create an entertainment center with a custom pediment, or decorative top. How can I do this in Chief Architect?
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| CAD blocks | 14 | How to explode a CAD blockI'm not able to explode a CAD block. When I click the Explode CAD Block edit button, I get a warning message that reads:
"Cannot explode block when x and y scaling is different." |
| CAD blocks | 16 | How to flip a CAD blockI would like to know how to flip a CAD block to create a reversed, or mirrored, version of it. |
| CAD blocks | 380 | How to delete unused CAD blocks from a planIs there a way I can delete the unused CAD blocks that are referenced in my plan? |
| CAD blocks | 500 | How to customize a CAD blockI have been looking at the CAD details in the Chief Architect CAD Blocks library category, and these are not exactly what I need. Is there a way to edit one of these drawings to make it meet my particular needs?
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| ceilings | 29 | When I change a value in some specification dialogs, my change is not saved.In some specification dialogs, I find that when I change a value, my change isn't saved when I return to the dialog. For example, when attempting to change the Ceiling Height (B) from the value in the Room Specification dialog, the value entered is not saved. |
| ceilings | 201 | How to create a tray or coffered ceiling using Polyline SolidsHow can I use Polyline Solids to create a tray or coffered ceiling?
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| ceilings | 584 | How do I specify the material for a cathedral or vaulted ceiling? I created a cathedral ceiling in my plan and would like to specify the material that displays on this ceiling. How do I do this? |
| ceilings | 650 | How do I create a barrel, or curved ceiling?I would like to create a barrel ceiling on the inside of my structure. How can I accomplish this?
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| ceilings | 738 | How to create a tray or coffered ceiling using the Platform Hole tool.How can I use the Platform Hole tool to create a tray or coffered ceiling?
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| Chief Architect | 27 | What operating systems does Chief Architect run on?I would like to know which operating system my version of Chief Architect is designed to run on. |
| Chief Architect | 214 | How to troubleshoot installation problemsThis troubleshooter will help you resolve most problems with installation of Chief Architect products. |
| Chief Architect | 349 | How do I use the Build House Wizard?How do I use the Build House Wizard to lay out a new floor plan? |
| Chief Architect | 466 | How do I uninstall Chief Architect?How do I remove Chief Architect from a computer, and is there anything that I need to do before I uninstall? |
| chimneys | 58 | How to create a custom chimney and fireplaceI would like to create a custom fireplace with an insert, hearth and mantle. How can I do this? |
| colors | 216 | How do I change the color of the reference floor lines?I am working on floor two, and I want to have the first floor referenced. By default, the reference floor lines display in red. How can I change that color? |
| colors | 730 | Using Color Chooser to incorporate colors from photos or Web sites into your drawingsI have found colors at manufacturers' websites, in digital photos, and in other files on my computer and want to incorporate these colors into my design. How can I accomplish this task? |
| columns | 629 | The Code column disappeared from the Components dialog. How do I get it back?I cannot find the Code column in the Components dialog. It seems to have disappeared - how can I get it back? |
| decks | 852 | How to create a deck around an above-ground pool or spaMy clients need a deck built around their existing above-ground pool. How can I design it for them in Chief? 852_figure1.jpg |
| defaults | 656 | How do I turn off the Snap and Reference grids?When I start Chief Architect, I notice that a grid is present. I can zoom in or out, pan to the left or right, but the grid is always visible. How can I turn the grid on or off, or modify its appearance? |
| defaults | 658 | How to specify which wall layer exterior dimensions locateI would like Auto Exterior Dimensions to locate the sheathing layer of my exterior walls, but the only options I have on the Locate Objects tab of the Dimension Defaults dialog are Surfaces and Wall Dimension Layer. How can I specify the wall layer that exterior dimensions locate? |
| defaults | 680 | How do I define the default materials for my corner boards?I would like to define the default materials for my corner boards. How is this accomplished? |
| defaults | 695 | How do I get rid of the Quick Start Guide?Each time I start Chief Architect, a Quick Start Guide appears. How do I disable this? |
| details | 223 | How to prevent layout views from updatingI have a plan view sent to my layout, and when I make changes in plan view it changes my layout view, as well. How can I make plan changes without affecting my layout? |
| details | 580 | How to create a cabinet detailCan you offer some suggestions for creating cabinet details? 580_figure1.jpg |
| details | 766 | How to detail a cross-section view How can create a detail drawing from a cross section view?
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| dimensions | 47 | How to set dimensions as whole numbersMy dimension lines keep displaying factional numbers, but I need to show whole numbers. How do I show dimensions as whole numbers only? |
| dimensions | 186 | How to control the size of dimension numbers on-screenWhen I zoom out, my dimensions become too small to read. How can I make the dimensions stay the same size while I zoom out from the plan? |
| dimensions | 694 | Changing the layer of an automatic dimension does not prevent it from being deleted when you create new automatic dimensions.How can I prevent an existing automatic dimension line from being deleted when I create new automatic dimensions? |
| directories | 54 | How to change the default directory for opening filesI would like Chief Architect to default to a specific folder on my computer when opening files. How do I do this?
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| doors | 615 | How do I change a door's hinge and swing sides?I would like to know how to change the the side of a door the hinges are located on, as well as how to change the direction that the door opens. |
| doorways | 334 | How to create a transom and side lites for a doorI would like to add a transom and side lites to a door in my plan. How do I do this?
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| drawings | 13 | How to convert plan files to .dxf or .dwg formatI have a Chief Architect plan that I need to open in AutoCAD. How do I convert it to .dxf or .dwg? |
| drivers | 209 | What driver is needed for my hardware lock?I receive one of the following error messages when I start Chief Architect:
- "Unexpected error."
- "No appropriate hardware lock was found."
- “Invalid Hardware Lock”
- "This version of Chief Architect requires a network hardware lock. Contact your system administrator."
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| drivers | 569 | My hardware lock isn't workingI just got a new computer or upgraded my operating system and now my hardware lock isn't working. One of the following error messages appears when I try to launch Chief Architect:
- HASP Device Driver Installing the Device drivers failed. Failed to start the Aladdin Device Driver. Failed to start a service in the Service Control Manager Database
- No Appropriate Hardware Lock Was Found
- Missing file aks.usb
How do I resolve this issue? |
| elevations | 52 | How to rotate a 3D view on a layout pageHow do I rotate an elevation after it has been sent to a layout sheet? The elevation is already on my layout, I just want to be able to select it and rotate it. |
| errors | 28 | Error message: Attempt to Access Missing P-List 2300When I take any 3D view of your plan or rebuild walls, floors and ceilings, I get this error message:
"Error 2300: Attempt to Access Missing P-List 2300."
After the error appears, the plan seems to generate normally in the 3D view. |
| errors | 87 | Missing Files error messages when opening older plansWhen I open a plan that was created in an earlier version of Chief Architect than the one I am now using, I get a "Missing File" error message. What does this mean, and how can I prevent the error message from displaying? |
| errors | 185 | "No appropriate hardware lock found" when installing a network lockWhen installing a multiple license network lock on a new host machine, the following error messages display:
"No appropriate hardware lock found.
"This version of Chief Architect requires a network hardware lock. Contact your system administrator." |
| errors | 704 | Chief Architect Version 10 Update NotesThis is a list of the various updates for Chief Architect Version 10. Each update lists the important feature changes and fixes that were applied in that update. While every attempt has been made to provide a full list of the fixes it is possible that certain problems were fixed that are not documented in these notes. |
| errors | 845 | Error: "A polyline (perhaps a roof plane, countertop or slab) is supposed to be closed but has a gap between two of its lines. A line or arc has been moved to close the gap."I keep seeing the following error message in one of my plans. What does it mean? A polyline (perhaps a roof plane, countertop or slab) is supposed to be closed but has a gap between two of its lines. A line or arc has been moved to close the gap. |
| files | 22 | Files are missing from my layout fileWhen I open a layout file, a dialog opens with two windows that say: "Files present in layout" and "Files not found in layout". This window has the plan file listed in the second section, but the views do not display. |
| files | 360 | Recovering deleted filesI have lost a number of my drawing files, and fear they may have been deleted. Is there any way to recover these lost files? |
| files | 366 | How to prevent data loss or recover lost filesI am concerned that I may have lost a number of files. I don't remember deleting them, but they are gone nevertheless. What can I do about my lost files, and what changes can I make now to stop this kind of loss in the future?
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| files | 369 | How to find missing filesMy plan file was here yesterday, but today it seems to be missing. Where is the first place I should look for my missing file? |
| files | 384 | What are the different methods I can use to backup my data?Having lost data in the past, I recognize the need to regularly back up my Chief Architect drawing files, as well as other critical data on my computer. What are the different types of backup methods I can use? |
| files | 562 | Guide to File Management for Chief Architect Plan FilesHow can I organize my plan files for Chief Architect? |
| files | 611 | How to create a Windows MetafileHow do I save my plan as a .wmf, or Windows Metafile? |
| files | 620 | How to trace over a digital imageI have a digital picture of a floor plan and would like to trace over it using the architectural tools in Chief Architect. How can I bring the picture into the program so that it is scaled correctly and then use it as a template that I can draw over? |
| files | 737 | How to create and use a layout template.I would like to create and use a layout template in Chief Architect. |
| files | 775 | How to manage archive filesI see that every time I create a new plan or layout file, Chief Architect creates an archive folder and then automatically saves copies of the file into that folder. Will all these files slow down my computer's performance? Also, what should I do when the program prompts me to manage these archive files? |
| files | 832 | I receive an "Unexpected Parameter 'and'" error when I double click on my Chief Architect plans.When I double click on a Chief Architect plan file in "My Computer", I receive several error messages. |
| floors | 50 | Setting a room to be "Open Below" has no effect.A room marked as Open Below in my plan has a floor instead of an opening to the floor below. |
| floors | 172 | How do I copy an item from the first floor to the exact same place on the second floor?I have a cabinet or other item on the first floor, and I want it in the exact same place on the second floor. How can I do this? |
| floors | 616 | How do I delete an unwanted floor or foundation?I need to delete an unwanted floor in Chief Architect. How do I accomplish this? |
| floors | 563 | How do floor and ceiling heights work in the Room Specification dialog?I want to know how floor and ceiling heights work on the General tab of the Room Specification dialog. In particular, I need an explanation of all of the various heights, from Floor Height (A) = 0, going up from the first floor to the second floor, and then moving down to the basement.
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| fonts | 6 | Chief Architect does not have the same fonts from one computer to the next.When using Chief Architect, I do not have the same selection of fonts from one computer to the next. When I select Edit> Preferences from the menu and go to the Font category, I see some of the same fonts, but not the font that I want to use. |
| fonts | 682 | Can Chief Architect use AutoCAD fonts?I have a number of fonts that I have used with AutoCAD in the past and would like to know how to make use of these fonts with Chief Architect. These fonts have a number of different names and a file extension of .shx. Can I use any of these .shx fonts in Chief Architect? |
| footings | 352 | How to create footings under a deckPad footings are not visible in my drawing after I build my deck framing. What process must I use to get the pad footings to appear under my deck? |
| footings | 745 | How to create an interior footing under a slab foundationIn our area, foundations are typically a monolithic slab with concrete footings placed under the exterior and interior bearing walls. How do I draw this in Chief Architect? |
| foundations | 33 | How to display steps in a foundationI have small "S" symbols on my foundation plan. What are they and how do I turn off their display? |
| foundations | 130 | Why is there a 1 1/2" gap above my stem wall?When I create a Cross Section/Elevation view of my plan, I see a gap that measures 1 1/2" between the top of my stem wall and the floor platform of my first floor. What is the purpose of the gap?
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| foundations | 532 | How to create a bell footingHow can I create a bell footing?
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| framing | 17 | How to display framing in a Cross Section/Elevation viewI am not able to see my framing when I create a Cross Section/Elevation view. What do I need to do to display the framing? |
| framing | 196 | How do I delete framing?How can I delete the wall framing in a plan?
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| framing | 217 | How do I display only roof framing in 3D?I would like to display the framing for my roof 3D, and nothing else. How can I do this?
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| framing | 395 | Where does the treated sill plate thickness show when I am setting my room heights?In the Room Specification dialog, I cannot tell whether the sill plate is included as part of the stem wall height or if it is included in the wall above the stem wall. |
| framing | 517 | How to create a pole barn structureI am an experienced Chief Architect user and would like to create a structurally detailed pole barn type building. How can I do this?
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| framing | 545 | How to make floor joists sit flush with the top of the stem wallI am creating a floor platform in which the floor joists are even with the top of the stem wall. How do I build a floor platform inside my foundation so that the joists are flush with the top of the stem walls?
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| framing | 571 | How do I edit wall framing?I have generated wall framing in my plan and would like to make some changes to it. How is this accomplished? |
| framing | 598 | How to create a post and beam structureI would like to create a post and beam structure. How can I do this? |
| framing | 600 | How to delete roof framingI deleted the roof in my plan but still see the roof framing. Why is it still there and how do I delete the roof framing as well? |
| garages | 841 | How to customize a garageI would like to create custom storage and work space in a garage plan. How can I do this? 841_figure1.jpg |
| hardware locks | 272 | How to use the Aladdin Monitor to see Network UsersI would like to see who is using my network hardware lock as well as other information about my lock. How can I do this? |
| hardware locks | 497 | No Appropriate Hardware Lock Was Found - Parallel LockWhen I attempt to start Chief Architect, I get an error message that reads:No Appropriate Hardware Lock Was Found. Please Attach Your Hardware Lock Now or Call ART Technical Services. I have already installed the HASP hardware lock driver, and the hardware lock is firmly attached to my printer port. To ensure the printer port is working I have tried to print a test page through the lock to the attached printer, and while the printer works just fine, the lock still won't work. How can I make Chief Architect recognize the hardware lock? |
| hardware locks | 588 | I have lost my hardware lock. How do I replace it?I had a hardware lock, but now it is gone. How do I arrange to replace my hardware lock? |
| hardware locks | 728 | How do I install a network hardware lock?How do I install a network hardware lock?
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| images | 7 | How to add a picture or painting to the libraryHow can I add a picture to the library so that I can display it on a desk or on a wall in my plan?
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| images | 10 | Views that were sent to layout are not longer visibleAfter sending a view to layout, the image is no longer found. The view was there, and I regularly save my work. Why is it gone now and how can I prevent this from happening again? |
| images | 347 | How to save a view of my plan as a pictureHow do I save a 2D or 3D view of my plan as a graphic, or picture file, such as a .bmp, .jpg or .png? |
| labels | 8 | Both door and window labels are set to display, but only window labels are visible.I have made sure that the door and window labels that display their sizes are set to display in 2D, but the doors in my plan do not have labels while the windows do. Why is this? |
| layers | 386 | How do I make the layers in two drawings the same?I have customized my layers in one of my plan files and would like use these same layer settings in another plan. How do I make the layer configurations match between the two drawings? |
| layers | 645 | How to assign objects to layersI have a large number of architectural objects on my drawing that all need to be assigned to a specific layer. How can I quickly change just those objects to a new layer, while leaving the balance on their current layer? |
| layers | 671 | Why can't I select or move one wall in my plan?In my drawing, I have one specific wall that I cannot select, move or modify. Why is this and what do I need to do to access this wall? |
| layers | 765 | How to use layer sets in Chief Architect 10.0What are layer sets and how can I use them to improve my productivity? |
| layouts | 182 | How to send a render view to layoutWhen I try to send my render view to layout, the Send to Layout function is not available. How can I place a render view of my plan on a layout page?
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| layouts | 198 | How to send a view to layout so that it fills the pageI have a view that I want to send to my layout page, and I want it to fill the entire page. How do I do this? |
| layouts | 703 | In Version 10.0, why are my layout pages really large?The measurement of my layout pages is extremely large - over 10 feet in each direction - although I have specified 24"x36" paper in the Page Setup dialog. What is wrong and how do I correct it? |
| layouts | 476 | When I send a cross section view to several pages of my layout, I get inconsistent resultsI have been trying to send several views of the same cross section/elevation view to layout on different pages and I get inconsistent results. Some pages in layout are displaying the wrong items. Also, sometimes, when I double click the view in layout I don't get the correct view displayed. What is going on here? |
| layouts | 483 | What software do I need to create a PDF file?I need to print my documents remotely and am looking for a way to create a PDF because that is what my print shop will accept and can print. What software do I need to create a PDF file? |
| libraries | 2 | How to add a CAD Detail to the libraryI have a CAD detail, and would like to be able to use it in more than one plan. How do I add it to the library?
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| libraries | 222 | How do I add custom backdrops to Chief Architect?I have created a number of custom backdrops. I have copied the images from my digital camera to my desktop, and now I would like to make them usable in Chief Architect. How do I add them to the program? |
| libraries | 542 | How to create a list of the items in a specific libraryI would like to create a list of all of the items within a specific Chief Architect library in a word or spreadsheet program outside of Chief. How can I accomplish this? |
| libraries | 677 | How do I make my own gutters?I would like to create my own gutter profile and add that profile to the library so I can use it in future drawings. How can I accomplish this? |
| libraries | 810 | The Library Browser is covering my drawing area.My Library and Project Browser window covers my entire Chief Architect drawing area, and I can't resize it back to normal. What should I do? |
| lights | 608 | How to add light fixtures, fans and other electrical objects to a planWhen I select Build> Electrical from the menu, I have a choice between a 110V and a 220V Outlet, a Light, and a Switch. These choices are pretty generic - how do I add special application outlets and switches, light fixtures with different styles, or other objects such as smoke detectors and fans? |
| lights | 777 | How to work with light sourcesI know that I can use lighting to produce realistic 3D views of my work, but am not sure where to begin. Can you suggest some tips for working with light sources? 777_figure17.jpg |
| lines | 192 | How to control the size of line length labelsI have created a plot plan using the CAD tools, but when I send the view to layout or print it, the dimension information is too small to read. How do I increase the size of plot plan dimension numbers so they are viewable in layout. |
| lines | 387 | How do I join two lines using the Fillet and Chamfer tools?When I want to join two walls, I click on one of the walls and then simply click the Connect Walls edit button and the two walls will join into one. Does Chief Architect have a "Connect CAD Lines" tool? |
| material lists | 98 | How to add items to the materials listHow can I add a line item to a materials list in the appropriate category? For example, I would like to add the cost to use a cement mixer to the "Foundation" category. |
| material lists | 184 | How to count sheetrock for the walls of a single roomWhen I calculate a Materials List using the Calculate From Room feature, it does not display the sheetrock for the walls. How can I get a count of the wall sheetrock needed for a single room in my plan? |
| material lists | 510 | How to display the Material List Display Options dialogHow do I get the Material List Display Options dialog to appear?
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| material lists | 560 | What is "Fir Stud Stock" and why is it on my Materials List?I have just created a materials list, and on the list I see an entry for Fir Stud Stock. What is Fir Stud Stock, and how is it different from the Fir Stud or Fir Plate that is also listed on my materials list? |
| material lists | 603 | How to save changes and prices entered into a Materials ListHow do I save changes and prices I have entered into a Materials List for later use?
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| materials | 97 | How to change the transparency of a materialMy landscaping plan includes a water feature and I would like to be able to see through the water to the bottom of the pool. How can I edit a library material so that it can be seen through? |
| materials | 194 | How to change the direction of a material's pattern and texture I have created a custom material and would like to rotate it so that its pattern and texture run in a different direction in 3D views. How can I do this?
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| materials | 586 | I used the Material Painter to modify my walls, and now I can't undo the changes. What should I do?I used the Material Painter to paint different colors and textures on the walls of my structure, and now I can't restore them back to the default materials. How do I reset the colors and textures to default? |
| materials | 713 | How do I change the size of my drywall sheets to 12ft in the materials list?On the materials list the size of a sheet of drywall defaults to 4'x8'. I want to change the default to 4'x12'. How can I accomplish this? |
| materials | 767 | How to create a new materialHow can I add a new material to the library?
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| menus | 522 | How do I control how many plan and layout files display at the bottom of the File menu? At the bottom of the File menu, my four most recently opened files are listed. Is there a way I can change the number of files that display here? |
| menus | 685 | Menu icons are missing on Windows 98 or Windows MEWhen I launch Chief Architect Version 10.0 on a Windows 98 or Windows ME computer, the menu icons are missing. |
| menus | 686 | I see gray boxes next to my menus in Chief Architect.There are some situations where you might see gray boxes next to some menu items where the toolbar icon displays. |
| menus | 764 | How to enable contextual menus How do I enable contextual menus so that when I right-click on an object or in a view window, a menu of relevant tools displays?
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| moldings | 166 | How to create a custom moldingI want to draw a custom molding profile and add it to my library.
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| moldings | 320 | How to control the display of molding in a roomWhenever I create a 3D view of the interior of my structure, I see base molding that I did not specify. Why is this, and how do I change or get rid of this base molding? |
| moldings | 503 | How to create a mantle using crown moldingI would like to create a fireplace mantle using built-up crown molding. How do I do this?
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| objects | 53 | How to move objects without restrictionsI've come across a number of situations where I would like to move an object such as furniture, cabinetry, or a decorative accessory to a new location but can't because other objects are in the way. How can I avoid this? |
| objects | 328 | How do I use the Accurate Move edit tool?When placing an object with Chief Architect, the mouse will sometimes move too quickly to place the object accurately within a drawing. How can I slow down the mouse movement so that this is not a problem? |
| objects | 331 | How to use the Fireplace toolWhat is the fastest way to create a masonry fireplace in Chief Architect? |
| objects | 623 | How to group-select objectsI have selected a number of objects in my drawing using the Shift+click method, and all are now highlighted. How do I de-select just one of these objects, while leaving the remainder of them selected? |
| objects | 702 | How do I select a single molding on a cabinet?I have multiple moldings on my cabinet, but I cannot select them in the Front tab of the Base Cabinet Specification dialog. How do I adjust the size and height of these moldings? |
| objects | 761 | How to model custom 3D objectsI need an object that isn't in any of the symbol libraries. Is it possible to create it using the tools available in Chief Architect?
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| objects | 769 | How to draw an arched soldier courseI need to create an arched soldier course. How do I draw this accurately in Chief Architect 10 Full Version? |
| objects | 773 | How to create an in-ground swimming poolI would like to create a ground-level swimming pool with rounded edges and a sloped bottom with different depths. How do I do this?
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| objects | 829 | A message states that an area is too constricted to position an item. Sometimes, when I try to place an object into my plan, I see one of the following messages:
- Area too constricted, could not position fixture or furniture item here.
- Area too constricted, could not create new cabinet module.
- Area too constricted, could not position an architectural block here.
- Area too constricted, could not position a corner cabinet here.
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| operating system | 610 | How to reset my mouse pointer to be precision crosshairsWhen drawing in Chief Architect, I am used to my mouse pointer being a precision crosshairs. It is instead displaying as a regular pointer or a text cursor. What do I need to do to get the crosshairs back? |
| outlets | 493 | How to place a 110V GFCI outlet in a room other than bathroomI would like to add a 110V GFCI my bedroom, but the Auto Place Outlets tool only places standard 110V outlets in this room type. How can I add a 110V GFCI outlet to my bedroom? |
| ovals | 604 | How to draw an ovalWhen I click on the Oval tool and then click and drag to create an oval, it looks like a circle. How do I draw an oval? |
| pictures | 254 | How to hang a painting or picture on a wallHow do I add a painting or photograph to a wall in my plan?
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| piers | 211 | How can I edit round piers and square pads?I have placed a round pier or square pad in my plan and can't select it for editing. |
| piers | 478 | How can I place a wall light away from a wall?I am attempting to add a light to a piling in a pier that I am designing; however, when I do, Chief Architect produces an error message stating that lights can only be added to a wall. How do I add lights to a piling when Chief will only allow me to add them to a wall? |
| plans | 12 | How can I duplicate a floor plan on another level?I designed a floor plan, complete with fixtures, that must be duplicated on multiple levels of my project. What is the best way to do this? |
| plans | 284 | How to make a mirror image of a planI am working on a duplex and I have created the first unit. Rather than redraw the whole thing, I would now like to copy this unit and make a mirror image of it. How can I do this? |
| plans | 344 | How can I design a subdivision or small town using Chief Architect?On many occasions I have used Chief Architect to construct a single building. However, now I would like to create a subdivision. How do I accomplish this? |
| plans | 575 | How do I create a plot plan?I would like to know how to create a plot plan in Chief Architect. How is this accomplished?
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| plans | 581 | How do I send my plan files to another Chief user?I need to e-mail my plan files to another Chief Architect or Home Designer software user. What is the proper way to do this? |
| plans | 605 | How to place a cabinet fixture in a planWhile adding a dishwasher, trash compactor, and other fixtures to my plan, a message tells me that this fixture/appliance must be placed into a cabinet. |
| plans | 619 | How to build an 'L' shaped structure with full gable endsHow do I create an 'L' shaped structure with three full gable ends automatically? |
| plans | 659 | Can I rotate the Snap and Reference Grids?When I start Chief Architect, I can see a grid. Is it possible to rotate this grid? |
| plans | 678 | How can I track the amount of time I spend on a project?I would like an accurate method by which I can track the amount of time I dedicate to a particular project or assignment. How can I do this? |
| plans | 691 | How can I make sure a plan that I am printing fits on the page?How can I make sure a plan that I am printing fits on the page? |
| plans | 698 | How can I use Edit Area to edit an irregularly shaped area?I need to move an irregularly shaped section of my plan. If I use the Edit Area tools, part of my plan that I do not want moved become part of my selection no matter what I do. How can I select an oddly shaped area that will be recognized by Edit Area? |
| plans | 740 | Using the plan database tool in Chief ArchitectHow can I use the Plan Database tool in Chief Architect to quickly find plans that I have created? |
| printing | 233 | How to print in grey scaleI am trying to print a wall detail that has a grey fill color. When I print it, it comes out solid black. How do I get the grey fill to show up, or at least get the solid black to go away? |
| printing | 538 | How are the Architectural and ANSI paper sizes different?I would like to know the differences between and Architectural and ANSI paper sizes. Could you list the two of these for me? |
| printing | 705 | How to use the new line weight scaling optionsI would like to understand how the Line Weight Scale and line weight scaling options work. What do these do and how can I best implement them? |
| printing | 651 | How do I choose the scale I am printing to?When I select File> Print> Print, the print scale is set at 1/4" = 1'. I would like the scale to be something different - possibly 1/8" = 1'. How do I change the scale in the Print dialog when the field is not accessible? |
| printing | 768 | How to print to a PDF documentI need to create a PDF document to send to my print shop or client. |
| problems | 250 | My Logitech mouse is behaving erratically in Chief Architect.I am using a Logitech mouse in Windows 2000 and Windows XP and I get erratic behavior while moving my mouse in Chief Architect. Why is this and what can I do about it? |
| problems | 785 | Error "Raytrace could not be completed" in Windows Vista or on a restricted user account in XPWhen I do a raytrace in Chief Architect on a computer running Windows Vista or when logged in as a restricted user in XP , I get an error message that says "Raytrace could not be completed." |
| problems | 828 | A message states that a roof overhang may intrude too far into a wall on a floor in my planI keep seeing the following error message in one of my plans. What does it mean? A roof overhang may intrude too far into a wall on floor 1. |
| profiles | 333 | How to restore the default template planWhen I open a new plan up I have a drawing that appears on it. How can I open up to a blank new plan every time instead?
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| ramps | 762 | How to create a wheelchair ramp with a specific slopeI need to create a wheelchair ramp that has railings along both sides
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| raytraces | 339 | I want to raytrace an image that is very large, maybe even the size of a billboard. How do I raytrace an image that big in Chief Architect?When I attempt to resize an image I have raytraced in Chief Architect using Adobe Photoshop it says I am working with a 72 Dots Per Inch, or DPI image. As I enlarge my picture, it just seems to get grainy. How do I make a really big image that is not grainy? |
| rendering | 654 | My 3D views take a longer time to generate than they used to. Why is this?I added a number of custom Arcways balusters to my model, but now my 3D views seem to take longer to generate. Why is this? |
| roads | 714 | When I open a new drawing and attempt to add a road, my road tool is greyed out, and not usable.Whenever I open a new drawing and begin to work, all of the terrain tools, including the road tools, are not accessible - they are greyed out. Why is this and how do I remedy the situation? |
| roads | 784 | How to convert a polyline into a roadI have imported a parcel map into a plan and would like to use it to place the roads in the subdivision I am working on. How can I do this? |
| roofs | 45 | How to change the pitch of a single automatic roof planeMost of my roof has an 8:12 pitch, but the shed roof over the porch has a pitch that is only 3:12. What do I need to do to automatically build a roof with more than one pitch?
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| roofs | 218 | Why are there roof pitch indicators on my perimeter walls?In my floor plan, I see either the roof pitch above or the phrase "vert-G" centered on each exterior wall. What is this? |
| roofs | 235 | How to create manual roof returnsHow do I create a roof return, or eyebrow, using the manual roof tools?
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| roofs | 543 | What is a roof baseline polyline?I am working to create a roof for my structure, and in the Roof Plane Specification dialog I see checkboxes referring to Roof Baseline Polylines. What is a roof baseline polyline and how do I use it? |
| roofs | 634 | What is the fastest way to raise or lower a roof plane?I would like to change the height of one of the roof planes in my model. How do I accomplish this? |
| roofs | 647 | How to create automatic roof returnsI would like to add an eyebrow, or roof return, to a specific wall on my plan. What is the easiest way to do this? |
| roofs | 648 | How to create an automatic dormerHow do I use the Auto Dormer and Auto Floating Dormer tools?
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| roofs | 649 | How do I create a curved, or barrel, roof?I would like to quickly create a curved, or barrel, roof on my structure. How can I accomplish this? |
| roofs | 653 | How can I build a roof directly on top of my first floor walls when I have a two story structure?I have a two-story salt box house plan. I would like to place the roof of my structure on floor one and have it ignore floor two. Is there a simple way to accomplish this? |
| roofs | 688 | How do I join curved roof planes?I tried to create a barrel roof using two roof planes, but I am having trouble joining them to form a smooth curve. What is the best way to accomplish this? |
| roofs | 675 | How to specify a gutter for my roofHow do I apply a gutter profile to the roof in my plan?
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| roofs | 684 | How do I join a barrel roof to a flat roof plane?I would like to join a barrel roof to a flat gable roof. How is this accomplished? |
| roofs | 736 | How to create a half hip roof automaticallyI would like to create a half hip roof. Is it possible to do this automatically? |
| roofs | 749 | How to create a Dutch hip roofHow do I create a Dutch hip roof?
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| roofs | 751 | When I try to create an automatic dormer, I get a warning message.When I try to create an automatic dormer, I sometimes get a warning message. What does the message mean and how can I avoid it?
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| roofs | 758 | How to create automatic hip and gable roofsHow do I build hip and gable roofs automatically? |
| roofs | 772 | How to build a Cape Cod roof by adjusting ceiling heightsI want to create a Cape Cod style house, sometimes called a storey and a half or attic loft. How can I do this automatically?
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| roofs | 831 | A message states that the program cannot move a roof edge to another without making one of its adjacent edges zero length or reversing it. I am trying to join roof planes and keep encountering the following message:
Cannot move one of the roof edges without making one of its adjacent edges zero length or reversing it. Try moving the roof edges manually closer to where you think they should meet before joining them. You may need to add or remove an edge to/from a roof plane. |
| rooms | 49 | How to specify the depth of floor joistsHow do I set the joist depth for one particular room? |
| rooms | 248 | Why is Floor Height A permanently set to zero in the Room Defaults?When I open the Floor 1 Defaults, the floor height is set to 0 and cannot be edited. Why is this?
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| rooms | 655 | How to add wallpaper to a roomWhat are my options for applying wallpaper in a room?
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| rooms | 660 | How to create a custom walk-in closetMy clients would like a walk-in closet with custom, built-in storage in their master suite. How can I design a custom closet?
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| rooms | 662 | What is the fastest way to determine the square footage of a room?I have created a room and would like to know the square footage is. What is the fastest and easiest way to determine this? |
| rooms | 699 | How can I create a room with a sloped floor, like in a movie theater?I would like to create a building that has a movie theater style floor - one that is a ramp. I cannot find a setting to create this kind of a floor automatically - how can I create a ramp floor? |
| rooms | 747 | How to create a screen porch in Version 10How can I create a screened-in porch in Chief Architect Version 10?
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| schedules | 626 | How how to edit window and door labels and schedulesI would like to create custom labels for doors and windows in my plan and would also like the information in those labels to be included in my Door and Window Schedules. How is this accomplished? |
| security | 202 | How to deactivate a password prior to uninstalling Chief ArchitectPrior to installing a password protected version of Chief Architect on a different computer, the password must be deactivated for the current installation. |
| security | 251 | How to install, activate, and deactivate a password version of Chief Architect I am attempting to install and activate my password version of Chief Architect. What procedure should I use to complete this process? Also, what do I need to do before migrating from one computer to another? |
| settings | 519 | How to increase the number of available UndosI would like to be able to have more undos available. Is there a way to do this? |
| settings | 521 | When I work in large plans, Chief Architect seems to slow down.I am working in a large plan and I notice that the program is working very slowly. Is there something that can be done to remedy this? |
| settings | 706 | I am having a hard time selecting items in version 10.I have to be very precise when I try to select items in Chief Architect. This has not always been the case: something has changed and I don't know how to get this to work the way it used to. |
| settings | 725 | How to set your Page Setup to print from layoutI want to set up my printer so that I get good results when printing from layout. How is this done? |
| shutters | 159 | How to add shutters to windowsI would like to add shutters to my windows. How can I do this? |
| siding | 46 | Why do my exterior walls display sheetrock instead of siding?In 3D views, some of my exterior walls display sheetrock instead of lap siding. I'm using the correct wall type and have not used the Material Painter. Why is this, and what can I do to correct it? |
| sinks | 733 | How to place an apron sink into a cabinetHow can I place an apron sink into a cabinet?
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| slabs | 48 | How to dimension a monolithic slab foundationHow do I dimension a monolithic slab foundation? The Automatic Exterior Dimensions tool that I have used with the other floors doesn't seem to work with a monolithic foundation. |
| slabs | 341 | How to create expansion joints in a sidewalkWhen I draw a sidewalk using the Sidewalk tool, it is created as a continuous slab. I would like to know how to create a sidewalk with expansion joints. |
| stairs | 168 | How to specify the riser height and tread width of stairsI have been trying to create a set of stairs that have a specific riser height and a set tread width and I cannot seem to get exactly what I want. |
| stairs | 268 | How to specify staircase heightIn the Staircase Specification dialog, I don't see any way to specify the height of the stairs. Why is this and what do I have to do to control the height of my staircase? |
| stairs | 755 | How to draw stairs down from a deck or porchI need to create stairs that go from my deck and porch down to the ground. How do I do this?
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| stairs | 505 | How to use the Flare/Curve Stairs toolHow do I create flared stairs and stairs with curved treads?
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| stairs | 547 | How to create stairs in sloping terrainMy plan calls for a set of stairs that cuts into sloping terrain to join two sidewalks, but when I draw stairs in my plan, they do not follow the terrain or join to my sidewalks. What should I do? 547_figure1.jpg |
| stairs | 596 | How to create a room under a staircaseHow do I create a small room under a staircase in my plan?
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| stairs | 597 | How to create a T-shaped staircaseHow can I connect three staircases to form a T-shape? |
| stairs | 618 | When placing curved stairs, I am not able to remain in the curved stair modeWhen I use the Curve to Left or Curve to Right stair tools and try to place more than one set of curved stairs, I cannot. I must return to the menu or toolbar and select the desired tool each time. Why is this? |
| stairs | 621 | How to display objects below stairsI am creating a small room below a staircase. It will have a number of fixtures and furnishings in it, and I would like to be able to see these in floor plan view, through the stairs. How can I make the stairs transparent so that I can see the items that will be located below them? |
| stairs | 676 | How to curve a straight staircaseI have drawn a set of straight stairs and would like to know how I can curve them. |
| stairs | 756 | How to create a landing between two sets of stairsI would like to draw two staircases and connect them with a landing. How do I accomplish this? |
| stairs | 757 | How to create a stairwellWhat is the best way to create a stairwell in the program? |
| stairs | 771 | How to create wrap around stairs on a deckHow do I create wrap-around stairs on a deck?
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| switches | 354 | How do I prevent electrical switches from automatically converting to three-way switches?When I add two switches to my drawing, and then connect them to a single light, my switches convert automatically to three-way switches. How do I stop this automatic conversion process, so that I only have the two-way switches I started out with? |
| symbols | 81 | How to add a custom 3D symbol to the Library BrowserI have a 3D symbol that I would like to import into Chief Architect and add to my library. How can I do this?
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| symbols | 627 | My imported .obj symbol's surfaces don't look rightI imported a 3D symbol from an .obj file and it doesn't look right. What did I do wrong? |
| symbols | 637 | What is an OBJ file?I have noticed that Chief Architect 10.0 has the ability to import OBJ, or Object files. What are OBJ files and how can I make use of them? |
| symbols | 640 | Where can I get free 3D symbols that I can use in Chief Architect? I would like to obtain some free 3DS, OBJ, DXF and DWG files to import into Chief Architect and use as 3D symbols in my plans. Where can I obtain these types of symbol files, free of charge? |
| symbols | 642 | Can Chief Architect export an OBJ file?I have imported a number of OBJ, or Object files into Chief Architect. However, I would also like to export an OBJ file. Is this possible? |
| symbols | 644 | How do I move my OBJ files from one directory to another without losing any data?When I copy my .obj, or object, files from one location to another, what data needs to be included? |
| terrain | 296 | How to change the size of terrain elevation numbersHow can I increase the size of the elevation numbers on my terrain? |
| terrain | 321 | How to match building and terrain heightsHow do I match height of my terrain with the height of my building? In some drawings, the structure seems to float above the terrain while in other plans, the building sinks into the terrain. |
| terrain | 324 | How to convert a polyline into a terrain perimeterIn floor plan view, I have created a plot plan using the CAD tools. I would now like to convert this polyline into a terrain perimeter. How do I do this?
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| terrain | 376 | How to create a walk-out basementI am trying to create a walk-out basement on sloping terrain but am not able to get my terrain to expose the foundation walls. What do I need to do to create a walk-out basement?
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| terrain | 574 | How does Chief Architect interpret my terrain lines?I have noticed that sometimes when I place terrain elevation lines on my terrain that I get unexpected hills or valleys. |
| terrain | 590 | Why can't I see the hills and valleys that I add to my terrain?I have added hills and valleys to my terrain and selected Terrain> Build Terrain from the menu, but no contour lines are created in these items and they're not visible in 3D. Why is this? |
| terrain | 591 | How to delete objects from the terrainWhen I delete a terrain object such as a hill from my plan, it seems to remain in plan view and I cannot get rid of it. Why is that? |
| terrain | 592 | How do I make terrain changes appear in my model?I have made a number of changes to the terrain in my plan, but the changes don't seem to apply. Why don't the changes that I made show in my plan? |
| terrain | 715 | How can I smooth my terrain and control it precisely?When I add terrain points, lines and splines my terrain will often appear erratic; creating slopes, valleys and peaks in areas where I don't necessarily want them. How can I quickly smooth out my terrain and bring it under control? |
| terrain | 719 | How to import terrain data from a dxf/dwg fileI have a .dwg file containing terrain data that I received from my engineer and want to import this data into Chief Architect. What steps are involved in doing this?
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| text | 11 | How to resize or change the font of door and window labelsMy door and window labels are too small when I print. How can I increase the size of the text and change the font to suit my needs? |
| text | 31 | How to control the display of the Living Area labelIn my plan view, I would like to be able to turn the display of the Living Area label on and off as I am working. How do I do this? |
| text | 173 | How to copy and paste text to and from Chief Architect and other Windows applications I have text in Chief Architect that I would like to copy into Microsoft Word, as well as text in Word that I would like to copy into Chief. How can I do this? |
| text | 183 | How to adjust the font size of textHow to I change the size of the font used for my text? |
| text | 274 | How to increase font thicknessHow can I make my text appear thicker, or heavier? |
| text | 285 | My Living Area label has disappeared. How can I recover it?The label that displays my Living Area has disappeared. How can I restore its display?
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| text | 526 | What are the different methods for modifying letter and number sizes?I would like a comprehensive listing of all the ways in which text, letter and number sizes can be modified in Chief Architect. Please detail these for me. |
| text | 635 | How can I check the spelling in my Chief Architect plans and layouts?I have added a great deal of text to my drawing file, and I am almost ready to create a layout file using Chief Architect. How do I check the spelling of my text in a drawing file or layout file? |
| text | 636 | How do I align text?I would like a quick and easy way to line up text. How can this be accomplished? |
| text | 639 | How do I create a text box with rounded corners?I would like to know how to round the corners of CAD objects like text boxes. I don't need to define a particular arc, or curve - I would just like a fast way to fillet corners. How can I do this? |
| text | 687 | How do I show the room area and the room dimensions at the same time?I would like to see the room area and the room dimensions at the same time. How can this be done? |
| text | 663 | How can I print the time and date automatically on my drawing and layout files?I would like to configure my plan and layout files to include the date and time of printing so that I can tell at a glance which is the most recent version. How can this be accomplished in Chief Architect 10.0? |
| text | 669 | How do I add an arrow to my text?I would like to create text with arrows that point to objects in my drawing. How can I do this? |
| text | 679 | The text in the Text Specification dialog box is too big or small to readThe text in the Text Specification dialog is simply too big or too small to edit effectively. How do I reduce or enlarge the text so that I can edit it? |
| text | 722 | How do I select certain text items without selecting others?I am trying to select a number of text objects but I keep getting my room labels. How can I select certain text items without selecting other items? |
| toolbars | 203 | When I place my cursor on the toolbar buttons, the text shows up a solid black box.If I use my mouse to select any of the buttons on my toolbar, the text that displays underneath that button displays a solid black box instead of the text that describes the button. |
| toolbars | 641 | Tools and toolbars aren't working on one of my monitors. How do I resolve this?I have dual monitors, and cannot make the Chief Architect toolbars work on one of them. How can I make the toolbars work on both monitors? |
| toolbars | 820 | How to create a custom toolbar configurationI have customized my toolbars and would like to save my customizations and possibly use them on a different computer. How can I do this? |
| tools | 389 | How to use the Fillet and Chamfer edit toolsWhen I click on a CAD polyline, I see the Fillet Two Lines and Chamfer Two Lines buttons on the edit toolbar. What do these edit tools do, and how can I use them. |
| tools | 661 | What is the difference between the Snap Grid and the Reference Grid?I am working in Chief Architect X1 and have noticed that there are two types of grids available for my use - a snap grid and a reference grid. What are the differences between these two types of grids? |
| tools | 681 | How do I get rid of the grey X's that keep appearing in my plan?Chief Architect automatically adds a number of grey X's to my plan. This happens on a regular basis, especially when I am performing tasks like editing roof planes or working with CAD objects. What are these X's and how do I get rid of them? |
| tools | 734 | How to use the Point to Point Move tool I am creating a detail drawing and need a way to precisely place the different components. What is a fast and accurate way to do this? |
| trusses | 68 | How to create scissor trussesHow do I create scissor trusses?
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| tutorials | 708 | How can I install the training and tutorial videos for Chief Architect 10 to my hard drive?How can I install the training and tutorial videos for Chief Architect 10 to my hard drive so I don't have to insert the CD each time? |
| units | 24 | How to change from metric to imperial unitsWhen I performed my installation, I specified Imperial (feet/inches). But when I start a new drawing, my walls and other objects are measured in metric units. How to I change back to imperial units? |
| units | 199 | How to change the scale of a .dxf/.dwg file imported into ChiefI have a .dwg drawing that was drawn at a scale of 1" = 20', and when imported into Chief Architect it is the wrong size. How can I change the scale so it displays at the correct size? |
| video cards | 90 | Do I Need A New Video Card To Take Advantage of the New Features in Chief Architect?I want to take full advantage of the newest 3D editing capabilities of Chief Architect Version 10. Do I need a newer, faster and more expensive video card to take advantage of these new features? I am especially concerned about the rendering engine, and the ability to create photograph-like images with the ray tracing utility. |
| views | 208 | How do I find a camera view that does not appear on my plan?
I created and saved a camera view, but now that the view is closed, I do not see its symbol in floor plan view. |
| views | 631 | How to use the Cross Section SliderHow do I create a dynamic sectional view of my structure that I can resize and change? |
| walkthroughs | 514 | How to make a walkthrough movie composed of final view renderingsI would like to create a walkthrough, but I would like the movie to be composed of a Final View renderings, instead of previews. How do I do this? |
| walls | 41 | Why do some of my exterior walls not display in 3D views?When generating a 3D overview of my plan, some of my walls do not display. They are not specified as invisible, so why can't I see them?
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| walls | 64 | How to create a pony wallHow do I create a pony wall? |
| walls | 200 | What is the Alter Default Wall button used for?When I click on the Alter Default Wall button, and change the wall thickness and draw a new wall, nothing happens. The new wall is still the same thickness.
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| walls | 231 | How to place a one inch bumpout in a wallI am trying to place a 1 inch bump-out, or offset, in my perimeter wall, but the program will not allow it. If I use the Break Wall tool, the wall snaps back into place and re-creates the original wall. If I use the Break Wall Tool and then the Wall Offset Handle, the Main, Interior, and Exterior Layers are cut and I have to use a Soffit or other means to hide the defects. If I try to draw 1" walls to form the sides of the bumpout, they immediately disappear. How can I create a jog, bump-out or offset in a wall?
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| walls | 281 | How to create a pass-throughI would like to create a pass-through - an opening in a wall - such as between the kitchen and dining area in my plan. How can I do this? |
| walls | 286 | How to create a niche in a wallHow do I create a recessed section in a wall, also known as a wall niche? 286_Figure10.jpg |
| walls | 295 | How do I create a flat roof structure with parapet walls?How do I create a flat roof structure with three parapet walls? |
| walls | 301 | How to create a wall framing planI would like to show the actual framing dimensions of my walls in a plan view. When I switch to a framing layer set, however, my walls are still showing their full width, including sheathing, siding and sheetrock. How can I do this? |
| walls | 332 | How to align walls between floorsI have a multiple floor structure, and I would like to know how to align the walls of the structure from one floor to another and then check to make sure the alignment is satisfactory. |
| walls | 378 | Why aren't my walls visible in 3D views?The walls in my model are visible in floor plan view and I can select them and open their specification dialog, but when I create floor camera or floor overviews, they are not visible. Why aren't my walls visible in these 3D views and how do I correct this? |
| walls | 495 | How to create walls with a block and tie beamI live in the Southeastern United States and regularly build CBS structures. How do I model a CBS wall that is block on the bottom and has a tie beam on top? |
| walls | 609 | How to create an accent wallI would like to apply different materials to parts of the walls in my plan. How can I do this? |
| walls | 607 | How to change the height of an individual wallI would like to change the height of one wall in my plan to create a half wall. When I use the Room Specification dialog and adjust the ceiling height, all of my walls change in height. How do I adjust the height of just one wall? |
| walls | 638 | How do I dimension to a lower pony wall?I have two different wall types for my pony wall. The top is a layer of brick with framing, while the bottom layer is very wide - it is composed of block, cement and brick. Chief Architect will only draw dimensions to the upper pony wall - how do I create dimensions for the lower pony wall? |
| walls | 646 | How do I create a retaining wall?What is the easiest way that I can add a retaining wall to my terrain? 646_figure1.jpg |
| walls | 652 | How do I change the height of a retaining wall? I would like to change the height of a retaining wall that I have in my plan. How is this done? |
| walls | 666 | How to draw an octagonal structureI am trying to draw a structure the shape of an octagon and I want all eight sides to be of equal length but am having a difficult time. Every time I adjust the length of one wall, another wall changes. How do I draw an octagonal structure with equal sides? |
| walls | 672 | How do I get my foundation walls to line up with a different wall layer on the first floor?I would like to align my foundation walls with a different wall layer on floor one. How can I change the alignment of my walls on the foundation level? |
| walls | 674 | Why does my wall covering span multiple rooms?I have added wallpaper to one of my walls. The problem I am facing is that the wallpaper now appears in several rooms - not just the one that I added the wall covering to. How do I make the wall covering just appear in one room? |
| walls | 692 | How do I draw a curved wall that is tangent to two straight walls.I would like to draw a curved wall that connects smoothly to two straight walls. How can this be done? |
| walls | 696 | When I create a vector full overview, a portion of my wall protrudes below the structure. When I create a 3D view, like a Vector Full Overview of my structure, hide the foundation by selecting Tools> Display Options and then remove the 3D designation beside the Foundation layer, I still see a small strip of drywall. How do I make this small segment of interior wall flush with the exterior wall? |
| walls | 697 | How do I create a stepped retaining wall?How do I create a retaining wall with a stepped top? |
| walls | 716 | How to create a new wall typeHow do I create a new wall type? |
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