Tips & Techniques

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

759 topics in this forum

  1. Custom object: Byzantine Arch

    By TimSchrock,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.5k views

  2. Manual curved roofs done the old fashioned way

    By DavidJPotter,   
    • 0 replies
    • 2.5k views

  3. Graphical Representation of the Structure Dialog Box

    By HumbleChief,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.3k views

  4. Annotating 3D Perspective Views

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.2k views

  5. Creating "LIVE" Wall Sections

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 8 replies
    • 4.3k views

  6. Current Layer Set

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 3k views

  7. "Barn Doors"

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 6 replies
    • 6.9k views

  8. Polyline Solids for Custom Furniture

    By Chief_Content,
    • 0 replies
    • 5.7k views

  9. Interior Post Production Tutorial in Photoshop Architectural Visualization

    By gaganailawadi,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3.8k views

  10. Place millwork into cabinet schedule with correct dims

    By MarkMc,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.4k views

  11. Line Overlay Technique for Marker and Pen Output

    By jcaffee,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.5k views

  12. Speed Up Library

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.6k views

  13. Ray tracing basics

    By DavidJPotter,   
    • 0 replies
    • 3.5k views

  14. Subfloor Sheet Diagram

    By Adrean,
    • 16 replies
    • 8.8k views

  15. ## custom window lites ( muntins ) ##

    By mikesmith,
    • 7 replies
    • 6.9k views

  16. Non-standard framing

    By spbreslin,   
    • 6 replies
    • 4.2k views

  17. Angled/Tilted Curtain Wall

    By Sageguide,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.6k views

  18. Components DBX tip (w/ video)

    By Alaskan_Son,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.5k views

  19. Curved stairs with curved panel railings OOB solution

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.5k views

  20. FREE VIDEO: My Everything Training Video Grading, Decking, Railing, Stairs, Walk Out Basement & More

    By DMDesigns,   
    • 13 replies
    • 7.4k views

  21. CAD Block Template - Creating a Detail Plan Database

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 12 replies
    • 6.7k views

  22. Drew a pool in chief.

    By VisualDandD,
    • 20 replies
    • 10.2k views

  23. Images Disappeared - Here's Why

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.3k views

  24. Wall Labels - Wall Detail Names - View Name

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.6k views

  25. Stucco Covered Parapet Patio

    By TerrySm,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views