Tips & Techniques

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

765 topics in this forum

  1. 3D Library Shortcut - Sorted by Date Added

    By Chief_Content,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.8k views

  2. Hotkeys: Selection Objects Window 1 2

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 43 replies
    • 17.1k views

  3. X13 raytracing hardware support on Mac Pro 2019

    By BernardL,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.7k views

  4. X-13 RayTrace Examples on a Surface Book 3

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views

  5. CAD Block Text Resizing

    By Kendalln,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.2k views

  6. Setting a zero-zero point

    By DavidJPotter,
    • 7 replies
    • 5.9k views

  7. Setup Default Views from .plan to .layout

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 18 replies
    • 7.5k views

  8. Avoiding File Bloat & Slow Printing

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 5 replies
    • 6.2k views

  9. Plan & Layout Template Coordination

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.4k views

  10. Corner and Bay Window Question

    By CUChris81,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.4k views

  11. Different finish casings on interior doors

    By AmandaBrady,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.3k views

  12. Library download switches programs

    By BlackDiamond,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.8k views

  13. Side Mount Deck Railing

    By DianaK,   
    • 0 replies
    • 3.4k views

  14. Shape A Window..!

    By DMDesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.8k views

  15. Slowing down a walkthrough

    By BhamArch,
    • 1 reply
    • 3k views

  16. Walkthrough connecting first to second floors

    By AmitaChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

  17. Migrate toolbars and hot keys

    By Kelly_K,
    • 0 replies
    • 4.4k views

  18. cabinet legs

    By CPDesigns,
    • 0 replies
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  19. How to get walkout basement showing as foundation plan in layout

    By DomaniHomeDesign,   
    • 10 replies
    • 8.3k views

  20. VIDEO LESSON: Cantilevered Dormer

    By SNestor,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.8k views

  21. Stairs/ Multiple floor heights

    By Reillys,
    • 0 replies
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  22. Mac Rendering - TwinMotion early Test

    By kylejmarsh,   
    • 6 replies
    • 6.3k views

  23. File - Back Up Entire Plan-New Data!!!

    By DavidJPotter,
    • 7 replies
    • 5k views

  24. How to link bluetooth measurement tool with Chief on MacOs system?

    By MenuiserieCJV,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3k views

  25. Child Tool Pallett

    By sbptb22,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.5k views