Tips & Techniques

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

783 topics in this forum

  1. Creating Bullnose/Rounded Drywall Interfaces

    By B4UBLD,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.3k views

  2. Wacom Tablet problems with Mac?

    By mtbhead,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.1k views

  3. Free Online Training Videos in Chief Architect

    By DMDesigns,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.1k views

  4. Creating 3D moulding in elevation views for decorative mansard vent

    By ChiefUserJGH,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.8k views

  5. VIDEO LESSON: How to make a Craftsman Style Column

    By SNestor,   
    • 0 replies
    • 2.9k views

  6. Simple Stair Fix

    By DMDesigns,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views

  7. Changed SQ M text to m2

    By 3dvisual007,
    • 5 replies
    • 6k views

  8. Different use of PBR

    By jonboy,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.8k views

  9. VIDEO LESSON: Front Porch with Columns

    By SNestor,
    • 8 replies
    • 9.9k views

  10. Change Roof Material on Automatic Roof Return

    By ESCAuser,
    • 6 replies
    • 4.8k views

  11. Wall endcap

    By Mar_Vel,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.7k views

  12. Building a Simple Custom Cabinet

    By DMDesigns,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.8k views

  13. Using Stretch CADD

    By glennw,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.2k views

  14. Plan Views- why bother, avoiding problems, and getting around inability to import.

    By MarkMc,   
    • 0 replies
    • 2k views

  15. Sharing your Chief .plan files with other users

    By DavidJPotter,   
    • 0 replies
    • 3k views

  16. Creating an angled parapet wall over a CMU/brick veneer wall

    By ElkRivers,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.4k views

  17. Building 1 1/2 story

    By jamietunney1,   
    • 1 reply
    • 4k views

  18. VIDEO LESSON: More Screen Porch Info

    By SNestor,   
    • 3 replies
    • 8.5k views

  19. Connect Cad Segments

    By bkjernis,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.6k views

  20. Shower Enclosure

    By taniafaria,
    • 15 replies
    • 8.9k views

  21. Post And Beam Construction

    By HumbleChief,
    • 18 replies
    • 10.7k views

  22. VIDEO LESSON: Face Mounted Deck Rail/Newels

    By SNestor,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.9k views

  23. Posting Symbols for use in prior Versions

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views

  24. Why are questions posted ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.2k views

  25. VIDEO LESSON - Screen Porch w/cathedral Clg

    By SNestor,   
    • 6 replies
    • 5.8k views