Tips & Techniques

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

779 topics in this forum

  1. VIDEO LESSON: Add molding to a hood “fixture”

    By SNestor,
    • 2 replies
    • 4k views

  2. Cabinet Drawing in Layout Displaying DImensions

    By Gregg_Design,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.2k views

  3. Never Click 'Yes' when updating an Elevation View unless you have time to burn

    By kylejmarsh,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.7k views

  4. Easy way to transfer custom textures from computer to computer?

    By HCremodel,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.9k views

  5. Working with Cabinet Fillers

    By DMDesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.2k views

  6. Please help - Angled Island

    By alenal,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.6k views

  7. Learn How To Make Custom Cabinet Doors

    By DMDesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.4k views

  8. Lot Line Label Rotation

    By 22trobbins,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views

  9. Custom cabinet w/ angle divider and shelving? Help

    By fmrkva9525,   
    • 2 replies
    • 4.8k views

  10. Roof Plane Tips

    By RobersonConstruc,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3.5k views

  11. Half Arch Cabinet door without mullions

    By CAuserBarb,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views

  12. How to Delete a Railing

    By Darlene,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3.8k views

  13. Walkthrough Layers not showing up

    By excelnow,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3.8k views

  14. Annotating 3D Perspective Views

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.7k views

  15. Advanced Symbol Manipulation Tips: Mitered glass bay window

    By Alaskan_Son,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.8k views

  16. Creating Sloped "A" Frame Walls?

    By RRABuilders,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

  17. Looking for Tips and Tricks

    By para-CAD,
    • 2 replies
    • 3k views

  18. Shape Polylines in any Direction

    By DMDesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

  19. Walkthrough connecting first to second floors

    By AmitaChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 3k views

  20. New to X17 - Dimension Line Snapping

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.2k views

  21. Trouble with auto-roof on porch

    By dsmnewb,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.7k views

  22. EXPORT COLLADA

    By Mardie,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.5k views

  23. Rescheck for Canada

    By mddesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.4k views

  24. roof cut and join tip, using cad poly lines

    By yusuf-333,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.6k views

  25. export from Chief to CFS metal roll forming machine

    By HawaiiArch,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views