Tips & Techniques

Share your favorite tried and true methods for solving custom problems using Chief Architect.

747 topics in this forum

  1. Print Door and Window Schedules on Letter Size Paper X16

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 1 reply
    • 149 views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
    • 215 views

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

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 69 replies
    • 16.3k views

  4. Tutorial dimensions

    By snelan,
    • 0 replies
    • 90 views

  5. How to Update a Camera View in Layout

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 9 replies
    • 541 views

  6. Gola Handles Guide

    By kat_euromax,
    • 4 replies
    • 559 views

  7. Shadow Bead / Floating Drywall Technique

    By Adrean,   
    • 16 replies
    • 2.9k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 131 replies
    • 18.7k views

  9. Time Log Export

    By RickyP,   
    • 0 replies
    • 331 views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  11. Free X16 HDRi Backgrounds

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 12 replies
    • 2k views

  12. Footing Load and Size Calculator

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 3 replies
    • 836 views

  13. Hide Dimension Snap Lines / Markers

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 1 reply
    • 717 views

  14. Automation, Templates, Drawing Speed Tips & Tricks

    By jvirostko,
    • 3 replies
    • 591 views

  15. Nvidia Canvas - AI 360 Panoramic

    By AlexLifespan,   
    • 1 reply
    • 801 views

  16. Number Formatting Macro from Chief Academy

    By ChiefArmstrong,
    • 2 replies
    • 778 views

  17. How to make a Screen Grab of a Tile into a Tile Material in Chief. 

    By Kbird1,   
    • 8 replies
    • 5.5k views

  18. *LIVE* recorded Intermediate Tutorial covering Chief Architect X16's rendering engine

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 665 views

  19. Solving The First Page Of Chief Architect Q&A July 7, 2024

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 524 views

  20. Find where you've used a wall type

    By TopagnaOverlook,
    • 8 replies
    • 3k views

  21. How to make a point on the end of a molding

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  22. Set project coordinates for accurate sun angle

    By ADallas,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.9k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 43 replies
    • 15.3k views

  24. Video Lesson - How to create an A-Frame House

    By SNestor,
    • 13 replies
    • 6.7k views

  25. 3D Generated Backdrop Images for your Daily Use Cameras

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 0 replies
    • 945 views