Tips & Techniques

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

765 topics in this forum

  1. Free X16 HDRi Backgrounds

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 12 replies
    • 4.2k views

  2. Find where you've used a wall type

    By TopagnaOverlook,
    • 9 replies
    • 4.4k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 933 views

  4. Tutorial dimensions

    By snelan,
    • 0 replies
    • 862 views

  5. How to Update a Camera View in Layout

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.1k views

  6. Gola Handles Guide

    By kat_euromax,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.8k views

  7. Shadow Bead / Floating Drywall Technique

    By Adrean,   
    • 16 replies
    • 5.9k views

  8. Time Log Export

    By RickyP,   
    • 0 replies
    • 876 views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.5k views

  10. Footing Load and Size Calculator

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  11. Hide Dimension Snap Lines / Markers

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  12. Nvidia Canvas - AI 360 Panoramic

    By AlexLifespan,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

  13. Number Formatting Macro from Chief Academy

    By ChiefArmstrong,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By Kbird1,   
    • 8 replies
    • 6.7k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 994 views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  18. Set project coordinates for accurate sun angle

    By ADallas,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.9k views

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

    By SNestor,
    • 13 replies
    • 9k views

  20. 3D Generated Backdrop Images for your Daily Use Cameras

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views

  21. Macro Coding Template

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.2k views

  22. Video Lesson - Roofs

    By SNestor,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

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

    By ObviousAlias,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  24. Creating U shaped winder stairs 1 2

    By wok_cz,   
    • 26 replies
    • 36.8k views

  25. Library Filter Results Are Too Light To See

    By lisaGinTN,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views