Tips & Techniques

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

794 topics in this forum

  1. Using ChatGPT or other AI to calculate total project time and eliminate duplicates.

    By GregMB,   
    • 2 replies
    • 199 views

  2. Scripting to convert inches to feet

    By jtcapa1,
    • 1 reply
    • 173 views

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

    By SNestor,
    • 16 replies
    • 12.3k views

  4. Method to show multiple options (kitchens or other)

    By MarkMc,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.6k views

  5. Dimensions

    By GLOBE-Res,
    • 1 reply
    • 311 views

  6. Easier Centering on Layout Pages

    By SC_drafting,
    • 3 replies
    • 865 views

  7. ChiefTutor.com Just Launched ALL NEW X18 Training Videos

    By DMDesigns2,
    • 0 replies
    • 346 views

  8. Project Information: Layout v Plan......they are not one shared file.

    By para-CAD,
    • 1 reply
    • 590 views

  9. RSI Thermal performance

    By SHCanada2,
    • 1 reply
    • 571 views

  10. Demolition Plans

    By Ben1976,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.7k views

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

    By blazeinc,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.2k views

  12. Room Divider Wall Type

    By Pat-CW2,
    • 1 reply
    • 664 views

  13. Shower - Solid Surface Jambs

    By acab1983,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  14. Claude - can do stuff

    By para-CAD,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  15. Backups at Ludicrous Speed

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 716 views

  16. ceiling finish

    By Benzarch,
    • 2 replies
    • 917 views

  17. Download Google Street View Panoramas to use as Spherical Backdrops

    By Adrean,
    • 0 replies
    • 797 views

  18. Hardware position in flush inset

    By LIDesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 164 replies
    • 70.6k views

  20. I need help with stairs, winders specifically. X10 version.

    By Michael_Lewis,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  21. Edit imported .skp blocks in Chief Architect

    By GregoryN,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 85 replies
    • 44.8k views

  23. Saved Plan Views - how I use them

    By para-CAD,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.6k views

  24. Wow, how different AI makes renderings!

    By DustinCourtright,   
    • 5 replies
    • 8.7k views

  25. Bench Seat, Toy Box From Wall Cabinet

    By Steve_Matlaga,
    • 0 replies
    • 979 views