Tips & Techniques

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

765 topics in this forum

  1. Floor Structure - Ceiling Structure ( How it works)

    By Joe_Carrick,
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  2. Right Click Tip

    By Joe_Carrick,
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    • 3.4k views

  3. Sharing your Chief .plan files with other users

    By DavidJPotter,   
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    • 2.5k views

  4. Quick Tip: New macro functionality

    By Alaskan_Son,
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    • 2.8k views

  5. New Dimension Default

    By allencab,
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    • 275 views

  6. Visible on All Layer Sets Tip

    By Joe_Carrick,
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  7. Migrate toolbars and hot keys

    By Kelly_K,
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  8. Tile wall edge trim

    By EdDesign,
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    • 2.3k views

  9. When calculating framing quantities, how do I know the quantity is not including truss framing members

    By 22trobbins,
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  10. Custom pools creation

    By DavidJPotter,
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    • 2.8k views

  11. Method to show multiple options (kitchens or other)

    By MarkMc,
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    • 2.4k views

  12. Single line Deck wall

    By MarkMc,
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    • 2.2k views

  13. SKETCH TO CHIEF WALLS

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

    By MarkMc,   
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    • 1.6k views

  15. Trey ceiling - hole in ceiling platform

    By mattlawver,
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    • 1.3k views

  16. Advanced Shower Creation *LIVE*

    By Renerabbitt,
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    • 2.1k views

  17. How to get Chief to work with Remote Desktop

    By armfx89,
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    • 2.7k views

  18. Paint Can Tool (Material Painter) Best Practices

    By Kbird1,   
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  19. Components DBX tip (w/ video)

    By Alaskan_Son,
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  20. Flat Ceiling Height Levels

    By StudioDesignLLC,
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    • 2.1k views

  21. 3D Library Shortcut - Sorted by Date Added

    By Chief_Content,
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    • 2.6k views

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
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  23. Images Disappeared - Here's Why

    By Joe_Carrick,
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    • 2.3k views

  24. Using Stretch CADD

    By glennw,
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  25. Gable wall

    By TimWest,
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    • 2.4k views