Tips & Techniques

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

764 topics in this forum

  1. Find where you've used a wall type

    By TopagnaOverlook,
    • 9 replies
    • 4.3k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 898 views

  3. Tutorial dimensions

    By snelan,
    • 0 replies
    • 832 views

  4. How to Update a Camera View in Layout

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 9 replies
    • 2k views

  5. Gola Handles Guide

    By kat_euromax,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.6k views

  6. Shadow Bead / Floating Drywall Technique

    By Adrean,   
    • 16 replies
    • 5.6k views

  7. Time Log Export

    By RickyP,   
    • 0 replies
    • 849 views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

  9. Footing Load and Size Calculator

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  10. Hide Dimension Snap Lines / Markers

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  11. Nvidia Canvas - AI 360 Panoramic

    By AlexLifespan,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

  12. Number Formatting Macro from Chief Academy

    By ChiefArmstrong,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

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

    By Kbird1,   
    • 8 replies
    • 6.6k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 963 views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  17. Set project coordinates for accurate sun angle

    By ADallas,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.8k views

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

    By SNestor,
    • 13 replies
    • 8.8k views

  19. 3D Generated Backdrop Images for your Daily Use Cameras

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views

  20. Macro Coding Template

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.1k views

  21. Video Lesson - Roofs

    By SNestor,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

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

    By ObviousAlias,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  23. Creating U shaped winder stairs 1 2

    By wok_cz,   
    • 26 replies
    • 36.3k views

  24. Library Filter Results Are Too Light To See

    By lisaGinTN,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  25. Window blinds for French doors

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views