Tips & Techniques

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

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  1. PixPlant updated to Version 5

    By Kbird1,   
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  2. *LIVE* recorded Intermediate Tutorial covering Chief Architect X16's rendering engine

    By Renerabbitt,
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  3. Add trailing text to dimension defaults

    By AvoyeDesign,
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  4. What is the best way to create custom cabinet doors?

    By Nate_M,   
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  5. Build Any Custom Island

    By DMDesigns,
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  6. EASY PEASY SPLINE TOPO

    By Greenshell,   
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  7. thick wall arches

    By Benzarch1,
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  8. HOW-TO: Demo Elevations w/Red Linework

    By kylejmarsh,   
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  9. Creating Atmosphere, Haze, Mist, Rays, Sun Flare in Architectural Renderings Photoshop Tutorial

    By gaganailawadi,   
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  10. Tips and Tricks of all sorts CA made Easy

    By DMDesigns,
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  11. Using the Glass House View

    By Joe_Carrick,
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  12. having trouble with foundation

    By felipecamacho,
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  13. Migrating To X8

    By ChiefArchitect,   
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  14. 3d printing

    By SSAchristine,
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  15. Measuring Ceiling Height With Sloped Ceilings

    By Chrisw1,
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  16. Polyline Solids for Custom Furniture

    By Chief_Content,
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  17. Looking for a X1 dongle key

    By BoiseDesigns,
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  18. Screen Porches - The easy way

    By SNestor,   
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  19. Bench Seat, Toy Box From Wall Cabinet

    By Steve_Matlaga,
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  20. When starting a new plan file

    By DavidJPotter,   
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  21. Floor Structure - Ceiling Structure ( How it works)

    By Joe_Carrick,
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  22. High Window Plan Display

    By JKEdmo,
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  23. Right Click Tip

    By Joe_Carrick,
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  24. Sharing your Chief .plan files with other users

    By DavidJPotter,   
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  25. Quick Tip: New macro functionality

    By Alaskan_Son,
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