Tips & Techniques

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

746 topics in this forum

  1. Any way to duplicate Excel spreadsheet with a CA schedule and macros?

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.6k views

  2. SIMPLE METHOD for building a SUNROOM X10

    By DMDesigns,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.8k views

  3. PBR'ing Without Lights

    By TheKitchenAbode,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.5k views

  4. Plan & Layout Template Coordination

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.7k views

  5. Mouse speed on new MBP

    By Arcadian,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  6. Schedule numbering increments from 1s to 10s

    By JC_design,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  7. Beach front apartment kitchen and living room

    By EricWMLim,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.1k views

  8. Topo Lines in 3D

    By Alchemyjim,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.5k views

  9. Full 5-column sheet specifications in MS Word

    By Richard_Morrison,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.5k views

  10. Real-time Raytrace RTRT Tips

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5.2k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  12. ADDING NON-STRUCTURAL DEPTH TO RAFTERS FOR INSULATION

    By ChiefUserDQ,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.4k views

  13. Gable over Porch Slab

    By Zsnell,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.7k views

  14. rectangular floodlights

    By AmiableTart,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.1k views

  15. VIDEO LESSON: Tapered Paneled Column using Symbols

    By SNestor,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3k views

  16. Sloping Slabs

    By glennw,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  17. 2 instances of CA in Mac

    By ChiefVeronique,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.4k views

  18. CAD Block Text Resizing

    By Kendalln,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.7k views

  19. TIps On Elevation Layouts & Measurements.

    By fredgar52,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.4k views

  20. Cabinet hacks-clips, stiles, sides and interiors

    By MarkMc,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5k views

  21. Emailing Walk-Thru videos HELP!

    By Chiefmichelle,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  22. Drawing shadow line for kitchen cabinet front

    By EricWMLim,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.4k views

  23. Place millwork into cabinet schedule with correct dims

    By MarkMc,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4k views

  24. The fastest, dirtiest, board and batten siding trick

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.3k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views