Tips & Techniques

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1. Drafting over PDF with AI

   By jtcapa1, July 26, 2023
   • 10 replies
   • 4.7k views
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   • Evelynlisa
   • Tuesday at 07:59 PM

2. Sidewalk Flares

   By WW2Architect, Saturday at 03:47 PM
   • 2 replies
   • 169 views
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   • WW2Architect
   • Saturday at 10:29 PM

3. Finger Pull Cabinet Hardware

   By CUChris81, November 12   

   • cabinet hardware
   • finger pull
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     • cabinet hardware
     • finger pull
     • cabinet drawer
     • cabinet door
   • 2 replies
   • 483 views
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   • JKEdmo
   • November 24

4. CA SHORTS-Tutorial Videos under 6 minutes in length by Rabbitt Design 1 2 3 4

   By Renerabbitt, July 3, 2022   

   • how do i
   • know how to
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     • how do i
     • know how to
     • instructions
     • help
   • 78 replies
   • 33.6k views
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   • Renerabbitt
   • November 15

5. Beautiful Chief Architect Rendering using an Image instead of the Backdrop X15 & X16 1 2 3 4 7

   By Steve_Nyhof, March 14, 2024   

   • rendering
   • renderings
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     • rendering
     • renderings
     • rendering camera
     • chief rendering
     • chief architect rendering
     • backdrop
     • exterior rendering
     • grass
   • 159 replies
   • 46.9k views
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   • Steve_Nyhof
   • November 7

6. Programmable Keys

   By Electromen, November 4
   • 5 replies
   • 509 views
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   • para-CAD
   • November 7

7. Updating Layouts

   By Joe_Carrick, October 18
   • 0 replies
   • 693 views
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   • Joe_Carrick
   • October 18

8. Templates for layer sets

   By timARTdesign, August 5
   • 5 replies
   • 1.4k views
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   • chiefjone9
   • October 16

9. Calculating Wall Surface Area in Elevation View

   By Sammie, October 10
   • 1 reply
   • 359 views
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   • Joe_Carrick
   • October 10

10. Demolition Plans

    By Ben1976, September 30
    • 1 reply
    • 811 views
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    • SHCanada2
    • September 30

11. High Window Plan Display

    By JKEdmo, August 17
    • 0 replies
    • 856 views
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    • JKEdmo
    • August 17

12. Macros, Ruby and page numbering hell

    By agentiskb, August 12   

    • macros
    • ruby code
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • agentiskb
    • August 13

13. Terrain/Grade Lines in Elevations

    By SHCanada2, August 9
    • 0 replies
    • 993 views
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    • SHCanada2
    • August 9

14. Plot Lines and layout

    By Kmanery, August 7
    • 1 reply
    • 984 views
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    • Alaskan_Son
    • August 7

15. Porch Wall Height

    By WayneG, July 16
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • WayneG
    • August 7

16. Sliding glass shower door for alcove bathtub

    By GeneDavis, August 2
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • mtldesigns
    • August 3

17. Exploring New Tools for Better Estimating – Your Thoughts?

    By blazeinc, July 28   

    • estimating
    • 0 replies
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    • blazeinc
    • July 28

18. Joining Roof Planes

    By PatMemphis, July 19
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • mtldesigns
    • July 20

19. Hardie Panel work around...

    By JECORMIER, July 12
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • JECORMIER
    • July 14

20. 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, July 10
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • glennw
    • July 12

21. Pony Wall Plan Display "Trick"

    By JKEdmo, June 11
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Steve_Nyhof
    • June 21

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

    By Steve_Nyhof, June 19
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    • 1.1k views
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    • Steve_Nyhof
    • June 19

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

    By jamesharden, June 17   

    • construction
    • estimating
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • jamesharden
    • June 17

24. Chief Architect And Cloud Issues

    By Renerabbitt, April 20
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views
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    • Janetcrouch
    • June 9

25. Project Browser Beginner Tips

    By Renerabbitt, June 6   

    • project browser
    • x17
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • SHCanada2
    • June 9