Tips & Techniques

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

794 topics in this forum

  1. Easier way to get millwork into cabinet schedule and symbol hacking

    By MarkMc,   
    • 10 replies
    • 6.5k views

  2. Color Simulation and Conversion

    By JMarkey,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.3k views

  3. Custom object: Byzantine Arch

    By TimSchrock,   
    • 1 reply
    • 4.2k views

  4. Manual curved roofs done the old fashioned way

    By DavidJPotter,   
    • 0 replies
    • 2.9k views

  5. Graphical Representation of the Structure Dialog Box

    By HumbleChief,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.9k views

  6. Annotating 3D Perspective Views

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.9k views

  7. Creating "LIVE" Wall Sections

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 8 replies
    • 5.7k views

  8. Current Layer Set

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.5k views

  9. Polyline Solids for Custom Furniture

    By Chief_Content,
    • 0 replies
    • 6.7k views

  10. Line Overlay Technique for Marker and Pen Output

    By jcaffee,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.2k views

  11. Speed Up Library

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.9k views

  12. Interior Post Production Tutorial in Photoshop Architectural Visualization

    By gaganailawadi,   
    • 2 replies
    • 4.7k views

  13. Kitchen Sample from GTM 217

    By MarkMc,   
    • 24 replies
    • 12.6k views

  14. Ray tracing basics

    By DavidJPotter,   
    • 0 replies
    • 3.9k views

  15. Place millwork into cabinet schedule with correct dims

    By MarkMc,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5.3k views

  16. Perfect Render Technqiues

    By anthem,   
    • 18 replies
    • 13.4k views

  17. Subfloor Sheet Diagram

    By Adrean,
    • 16 replies
    • 11.1k views

  18. Non-standard framing

    By spbreslin,   
    • 6 replies
    • 5.2k views

  19. Angled/Tilted Curtain Wall

    By Sageguide,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.3k views

  20. Components DBX tip (w/ video)

    By Alaskan_Son,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.9k views

  21. Curved stairs with curved panel railings OOB solution

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5.4k views

  22. Images Disappeared - Here's Why

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.8k views

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

    By kylejmarsh,   
    • 14 replies
    • 8.5k views

  24. Wall Labels - Wall Detail Names - View Name

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.1k views

  25. Historic Building Trim

    By Sumnerbc,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5.3k views