Tips & Techniques

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

768 topics in this forum

  1. Unlisted Features And Changes In X17

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  2. New to X17 - Dimension Line Snapping

    By ComputerMaster86,
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  3. Automation, Templates, Drawing Speed Tips & Tricks

    By jvirostko,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.7k views

  4. Twinmotion, Better grass and Rendering made easy 1 2

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 45 replies
    • 26.3k views

  5. Free X16 HDRi Backgrounds

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 12 replies
    • 5.2k views

  6. Find where you've used a wall type

    By TopagnaOverlook,
    • 9 replies
    • 5.3k views

  7. How To: Porch Extension- 2 Methods for Dynamic and Automatic Porch Extensions With Example Plan and Instructions

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views

  8. Tutorial dimensions

    By snelan,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  9. How to Update a Camera View in Layout

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.9k views

  10. Gola Handles Guide

    By kat_euromax,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.7k views

  11. Shadow Bead / Floating Drywall Technique

    By Adrean,   
    • 16 replies
    • 7.7k views

  12. Time Log Export

    By RickyP,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3k views

  14. Footing Load and Size Calculator

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.3k views

  15. Hide Dimension Snap Lines / Markers

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  16. Nvidia Canvas - AI 360 Panoramic

    By AlexLifespan,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.2k views

  17. Number Formatting Macro from Chief Academy

    By ChiefArmstrong,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views

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

    By Kbird1,   
    • 8 replies
    • 7.7k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views

  22. Set project coordinates for accurate sun angle

    By ADallas,
    • 3 replies
    • 5.4k views

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

    By SNestor,
    • 13 replies
    • 10.1k views

  24. 3D Generated Backdrop Images for your Daily Use Cameras

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 0 replies
    • 2.4k views

  25. Macro Coding Template

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.8k views