Tips & Techniques

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

764 topics in this forum

  1. Transitioning to a new release version - Now's the perfect time to make an Archive

    By ChiefArchitect,
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  2. Gable wall

    By TimWest,
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  3. Exterior Rendering - Realistic Water and Reflection in Chief X15

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
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  4. Send Your Chief Architect Plan File to Anyone..!

    By DMDesigns,
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  5. Kitchen Design Layouts & So Much More

    By DMDesigns,
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  6. Visible on All Layer Sets Tip

    By Joe_Carrick,
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  7. Iphone Or Andoid Tip

    By keithhe,
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  8. ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN FROM PDF TRACE

    By Greenshell,   
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  9. Callouts not appearing in layout

    By DFD-Chief,
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  10. Importing Vectorworks dwg files

    By Arielle_02,
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  11. How to Use The Client Viewer

    By DMDesigns,
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  12. Building a Simple Custom Cabinet

    By DMDesigns,
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  13. Building A Thick Wall in CA 10

    By DMDesigns,
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  14. Components DBX tip (w/ video)

    By Alaskan_Son,
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  15. Method to show multiple options (kitchens or other)

    By MarkMc,
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  16. Creating window openings with rounded edges

    By Nate_M,   
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  17. Extending Face Frames

    By Dunn_Carpentry,   
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  18. SYMBOLS GALORE....

    By DMDesigns,
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  19. Where did the wall go

    By Scharp,
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  20. Gull wing roof

    By Scotbow,
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  21. User Category Library backup

    By Innovision,
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  22. Manual curved roofs done the old fashioned way

    By DavidJPotter,   
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  23. Use a "Note Schedule" in lieu of a "Room Schedule"

    By Joe_Carrick,
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  24. PixPlant updated to Version 5

    By Kbird1,   
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  25. IMPORTING A PDF - SCALE TIPS - PLACEMENT TIPS

    By Greenshell,   
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