Tips & Techniques

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

801 topics in this forum

  1. Scripting to convert inches to feet

    By jtcapa1,
    • 1 reply
    • 589 views

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

    By Probuilder84,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.3k views

  3. Second Floor Balcony Need Help

    By sthieldesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.5k views

  4. Repair Shop Lift Model

    By mbdesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.7k views

  5. Very Simple Materials Trick

    By HumbleChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.2k views

  6. Importing CAD

    By mlaubacher,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.7k views

  7. 2 story to 1 1/2

    By JbeckWY,   
    • 1 reply
    • 4.9k views

  8. 1.5 filler with panel attached vid

    By MarkMc,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.8k views

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

    By Lauren9,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.7k views

  10. Reducing PDF Size

    By wjmdes,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.4k views

  11. Pony wall line up

    By Argy67,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.4k views

  12. Slowing down a walkthrough

    By BhamArch,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.4k views

  13. Cabinet Schedules with Counter Tops, Shelves

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.5k views

  14. hardwood floor

    By Benzarch1,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.9k views

  15. Color Simulation and Conversion

    By JMarkey,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.3k views

  16. X13 raytracing hardware support on Mac Pro 2019

    By BernardL,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.4k views

  17. Different finish casings on interior doors

    By AmandaBrady,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.9k views

  18. Terrain - Modern Landscape Panels - Depressed Area

    By reedie2000,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.5k views

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

    By DMDesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.2k views

  20. Known Incompatibilities with Chief Architect Software

    By Kbird1,   
    • 1 reply
    • 6.2k views

  21. Export Existing Drawing to New Template

    By ChiefJSHomesInc,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.2k views

  22. kitchen appliances with door panels attached

    By wagurto,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.8k views

  23. Importing purchased CAD plan package

    By Mountainhouse,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.2k views

  24. VERTICAL STRUCTURE DEPTH (VSD) RAFTER TABLE PDF

    By Kbird1,   
    • 1 reply
    • 5.9k views

  25. Hide Dimension Snap Lines / Markers

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.3k views