Tips & Techniques

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

765 topics in this forum

  1. Graphical Representation of the Structure Dialog Box

    By HumbleChief,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.4k views

  2. Annotating 3D Perspective Views

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views

  3. Creating "LIVE" Wall Sections

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 8 replies
    • 4.4k views

  4. Current Layer Set

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.1k views

  5. Polyline Solids for Custom Furniture

    By Chief_Content,
    • 0 replies
    • 5.8k views

  6. Line Overlay Technique for Marker and Pen Output

    By jcaffee,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.6k views

  7. Speed Up Library

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.6k views

  8. Interior Post Production Tutorial in Photoshop Architectural Visualization

    By gaganailawadi,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3.9k views

  9. Kitchen Sample from GTM 217

    By MarkMc,   
    • 24 replies
    • 10.6k views

  10. Ray tracing basics

    By DavidJPotter,   
    • 0 replies
    • 3.6k views

  11. Place millwork into cabinet schedule with correct dims

    By MarkMc,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.5k views

  12. Perfect Render Technqiues

    By anthem,   
    • 18 replies
    • 11.5k views

  13. Subfloor Sheet Diagram

    By Adrean,
    • 16 replies
    • 9k views

  14. Non-standard framing

    By spbreslin,   
    • 6 replies
    • 4.3k views

  15. Angled/Tilted Curtain Wall

    By Sageguide,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.7k views

  16. Components DBX tip (w/ video)

    By Alaskan_Son,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.5k views

  17. Curved stairs with curved panel railings OOB solution

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.6k views

  18. Images Disappeared - Here's Why

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.4k views

  19. Point-to-Point Copy - Tool Modifier Keys

    By kylejmarsh,   
    • 14 replies
    • 6.7k views

  20. Wall Labels - Wall Detail Names - View Name

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.7k views

  21. Historic Building Trim

    By Sumnerbc,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.6k views

  22. Stucco Covered Parapet Patio

    By TerrySm,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views

  23. Shaping Layout Boxes

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.2k views

  24. Cabinet Schedules with Counter Tops, Shelves

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.9k views

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

    By DMDesigns,   
    • 13 replies
    • 7.5k views