Tips & Techniques

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

759 topics in this forum

  1. Shadow Bead / Floating Drywall Technique

    By Adrean,   
    • 16 replies
    • 5.3k views

  2. Time Log Export

    By RickyP,   
    • 0 replies
    • 800 views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

  4. Footing Load and Size Calculator

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views

  5. Hide Dimension Snap Lines / Markers

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  6. Nvidia Canvas - AI 360 Panoramic

    By AlexLifespan,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  7. Number Formatting Macro from Chief Academy

    By ChiefArmstrong,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  8. How to make a Screen Grab of a Tile into a Tile Material in Chief. 

    By Kbird1,   
    • 8 replies
    • 6.5k views

  9. *LIVE* recorded Intermediate Tutorial covering Chief Architect X16's rendering engine

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views

  10. Solving The First Page Of Chief Architect Q&A July 7, 2024

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 935 views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  12. Set project coordinates for accurate sun angle

    By ADallas,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.8k views

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

    By SNestor,
    • 13 replies
    • 8.7k views

  14. 3D Generated Backdrop Images for your Daily Use Cameras

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views

  15. Macro Coding Template

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.1k views

  16. Video Lesson - Roofs

    By SNestor,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  17. Unique/Wild Concrete Roofs - in the style of John Lautner

    By ObviousAlias,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Creating U shaped winder stairs 1 2

    By wok_cz,   
    • 26 replies
    • 35.6k views

  19. Library Filter Results Are Too Light To See

    By lisaGinTN,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  20. Window blinds for French doors

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  21. Vaulted ceiling with beams + moldings

    By HannahMcNee,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.4k views

  22. Raise floor Platform

    By JosephSchloss,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  23. Stem Walls and Footings as Monoslab

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. X15 Library Browser Tricks and Tips You May Have Not Known

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views

  25. Macros to use in Custom Schedule

    By mthomas512,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views