Tips & Techniques

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

764 topics in this forum

  1. Annotation Sets Video & Resources

    By ChiefArchitect,
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  2. Wood Grain Tip for RayTrace

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.9k views

  3. Vaulted Ceiling / Adjacent Attic Wall Issue

    By JeremyNeilKelly,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.5k views

  4. Sections with terrain

    By WarrenD77,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views

  5. Window Schedule that doesn't show existing windows...

    By DAChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  6. Make attic walls invisible on layout sheets without making invisible on elevations/renderings also

    By Probuilder84,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  7. Second Floor Balcony Need Help

    By sthieldesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 2k views

  8. Repair Shop Lift Model

    By mbdesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.1k views

  9. Very Simple Materials Trick

    By HumbleChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.8k views

  10. Importing CAD

    By mlaubacher,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.1k views

  11. 2 story to 1 1/2

    By JbeckWY,   
    • 1 reply
    • 4.2k views

  12. 1.5 filler with panel attached vid

    By MarkMc,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views

  13. Efficiency In Work Flow When Designing Custom Homes For Clients - ***Tips & Tricks***

    By Lauren9,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.2k views

  14. Reducing PDF Size

    By wjmdes,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.5k views

  15. Pony wall line up

    By Argy67,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.9k views

  16. Slowing down a walkthrough

    By BhamArch,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.9k views

  17. Cabinet Schedules with Counter Tops, Shelves

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.9k views

  18. hardwood floor

    By Benzarch1,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.4k views

  19. Color Simulation and Conversion

    By JMarkey,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.6k views

  20. X13 raytracing hardware support on Mac Pro 2019

    By BernardL,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.6k views

  21. Different finish casings on interior doors

    By AmandaBrady,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.1k views

  22. Terrain - Modern Landscape Panels - Depressed Area

    By reedie2000,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  23. Send Your Chief Architect Plan File to Anyone..!

    By DMDesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.5k views

  24. Known Incompatibilities with Chief Architect Software

    By Kbird1,   
    • 1 reply
    • 5.1k views

  25. Export Existing Drawing to New Template

    By ChiefJSHomesInc,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views