Tips & Techniques

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  1. Hardie Panel work around...

    By JECORMIER,
    • 3 replies
    • 200 views

  2. Hi everyone, is it possible for chief architect to change a staircase (as per pic) into a ramp, or other way to do a ramp like this?

    By Alfredarch,
    • 2 replies
    • 226 views

  3. Pony Wall Plan Display "Trick"

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 829 views

  4. X17 Project Management - - The Way I Use It And Now Really Enjoy It.

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 0 replies
    • 201 views

  5. Common Estimating Mistakes When Using Chief Architect Plans (And How to Avoid Them)

    By jamesharden,   
    • 0 replies
    • 275 views

  6. Chief Architect And Cloud Issues

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 5 replies
    • 947 views

  7. Project Browser Beginner Tips

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 3 replies
    • 624 views

  8. Unlisted Features And Changes In X17

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
    • 668 views

  9. New to X17 - Dimension Line Snapping

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 2 replies
    • 763 views

  10. Automation, Templates, Drawing Speed Tips & Tricks

    By jvirostko,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  11. Beautiful Chief Architect Rendering using an Image instead of the Backdrop X15 & X16 1 2 3 4 6

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 149 replies
    • 31.9k views

  12. Twinmotion, Better grass and Rendering made easy 1 2

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 45 replies
    • 21.2k views

  13. CA SHORTS-Tutorial Videos under 6 minutes in length by Rabbitt Design 1 2 3

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 72 replies
    • 21.3k views

  14. VIDEO Lesson: Brick Sills in X11

    By SNestor,   
    • 17 replies
    • 10.8k views

  15. Free X16 HDRi Backgrounds

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 12 replies
    • 3.6k views

  16. Find where you've used a wall type

    By TopagnaOverlook,
    • 9 replies
    • 4.1k views

  17. How To: Porch Extension- 2 Methods for Dynamic and Automatic Porch Extensions With Example Plan and Instructions

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 798 views

  18. Tutorial dimensions

    By snelan,
    • 0 replies
    • 739 views

  19. How to Update a Camera View in Layout

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views

  20. Gola Handles Guide

    By kat_euromax,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  21. Shadow Bead / Floating Drywall Technique

    By Adrean,   
    • 16 replies
    • 5.1k views

  22. Time Log Export

    By RickyP,   
    • 0 replies
    • 760 views

  23. Exterior Rendering - Realistic Water and Reflection in Chief X15

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views

  24. Footing Load and Size Calculator

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  25. Hide Dimension Snap Lines / Markers

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views