Tips & Techniques

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

794 topics in this forum

  1. Quick Tips @ ChiefTutor.com

    By DMDesigns,
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  2. Edit imported .skp blocks in Chief Architect

    By GregoryN,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  3. Creating patterns

    By mealexmail,
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    • 4.5k views

  4. Mastering Cross Sections in Chief Architect

    By DMDesigns,
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    • 3.8k views

  5. CrazyBump - tool for crating BUMP MAPS, NORMAL, AMBIENT OCCLUSION, SPECULARITY, DIFFUSE

    By banelinde,
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    • 3.9k views

  6. Tool bar is gone?

    By ajeb1958,   
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  7. Macros, Ruby and page numbering hell

    By agentiskb,   
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    • 1.8k views

  8. pool elevations & details

    By RocioBuild915,   
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    • 3.3k views

  9. Getting Rid of those Annoying CAD lines

    By DMDesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

  10. Easy way to create text with leader where the leader passes through the text body

    By AvoyeDesign,
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    • 2.9k views

  11. landscaping in very deep slope terrains

    By KahlilHenley,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.9k views

  12. Lowered Ceilings - "Easy-Peasy"

    By Joe_Carrick,
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    • 3.7k views

  13. Convert Chief Architect 9 Pl1 file to Home Designer 2022 file.

    By 4Janos,
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    • 2.9k views

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

    By GregMB,   
    • 2 replies
    • 253 views

  15. accordion style doors

    By Derek_Hultenius,
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    • 5.8k views

  16. Roof Construction help!!!! I'm in a time crunch:(

    By ChristinaW,   
    • 2 replies
    • 4.3k views

  17. Creating an angled parapet wall over a CMU/brick veneer wall

    By ElkRivers,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.6k views

  18. Cabinet Hardware Count

    By tquade,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  19. Stucco Covered Parapet Patio

    By TerrySm,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.9k views

  20. 3d walkthrough virtual tour software

    By JoeClark,
    • 2 replies
    • 6.4k views

  21. Template from Existing Plan

    By Joe_Carrick,
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    • 3.3k views

  22. Dormer stuff from Wendy

    By WendyatArtform,
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  23. Wall Polyline - easy way to create

    By Joe_Carrick,
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    • 4.6k views

  24. how to add glass wall on a short wall?

    By taipeidesign,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3.7k views

  25. Glittery ray traces

    By DesignerMissy,
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    • 2.6k views