Tips & Techniques

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

765 topics in this forum

  1. Automation, Templates, Drawing Speed Tips & Tricks

    By jvirostko,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  2. Footing Load and Size Calculator

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  3. Number Formatting Macro from Chief Academy

    By ChiefArmstrong,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views

  5. Nvidia Canvas - AI 360 Panoramic

    By AlexLifespan,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 994 views

  7. Free X16 HDRi Backgrounds

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 12 replies
    • 4.2k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  9. Hide Dimension Snap Lines / Markers

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.5k views

  11. 3D Generated Backdrop Images for your Daily Use Cameras

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views

  12. Beautiful Chief Architect Rendering using an Image instead of the Backdrop X15 & X16 1 2 3 4 7

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 152 replies
    • 37.3k views

  13. Shadow Bead / Floating Drywall Technique

    By Adrean,   
    • 16 replies
    • 5.9k views

  14. Video Lesson - Roofs

    By SNestor,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

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

    By ObviousAlias,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  16. Library Filter Results Are Too Light To See

    By lisaGinTN,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  17. Window blinds for French doors

    By vikiw_bend,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views

  18. Vaulted ceiling with beams + moldings

    By HannahMcNee,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.6k views

  19. Raise floor Platform

    By JosephSchloss,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  20. Stem Walls and Footings as Monoslab

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views

  22. Macros to use in Custom Schedule

    By mthomas512,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.1k views

  23. 3D Solid Length

    By Jorgen,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  24. Library browser

    By Tricia,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  25. Sloped shower floor detail

    By wpdesigninc,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.6k views