Tips & Techniques

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1. IMPORT DWG AND EDIT FOR CHIEF USE

   By Greenshell, April 19, 2018   

   • import dwg
   • scaling
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     • line wieght
     • line color
     • line type
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   • April 19, 2018

2. Frame second floor addition over Brick Veneer First Floor

   By Greenshell, December 30, 2017   

   • framing
   • structure
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     • structure
     • detailing
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   • December 30, 2017

3. Problem Solving

   By DavidJPotter, August 28, 2019
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   • August 28, 2019

4. Time Log Export

   By RickyP, November 16, 2024   

   • time tracker
   • time log
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   • RickyP
   • November 16, 2024

5. Forcing Macro Execution

   By Joe_Carrick, May 26, 2020
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   • May 26, 2020

6. Niche "chiefarchitect tip"

   By yusuf-333, October 13, 2015   

   • niche
   • shower niche
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   • October 13, 2015

7. Ext. Wall not building properly covering an inside deck railing

   By DCB123, March 27, 2019
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   • March 27, 2019

8. Confronting and Persistence

   By DavidJPotter, April 13, 2020
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   • April 13, 2020

9. Solving the First Page of Threads on ChiefTalks Q&A Forum- Episode 2-Feb 11 2022

   By Renerabbitt, February 12, 2022
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   • February 12, 2022

10. OH THE FREE VIDEOS.....

    By DMDesigns, August 28, 2019
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    • August 28, 2019

11. Training Videos on just about.....

    By DMDesigns, August 19, 2020
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    • August 19, 2020

12. Renamed (Fixed) Macros

    By Joe_Carrick, April 13, 2020
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    • April 13, 2020

13. Exploring New Tools for Better Estimating – Your Thoughts?

    By blazeinc, July 28   

    • estimating
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    • July 28

14. Fix poor render performance on a Lenovo Legion laptop

    By TopagnaOverlook, July 28, 2022
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    • July 28, 2022

15. Dimension extensions and marker tips

    By PerryPlansPro, June 5, 2019   

    • dimension extensions not displaying
    • marker settings
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      • marker defaults
      • marker cleanup
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    • June 5, 2019

16. EDITING A SHED DORMER ROOF

    By Greenshell, March 29, 2018   

    • editing
    • shed roof dormer
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      • shed roof dormer
      • floating dormer tool
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    • March 29, 2018

17. Side Mount Deck Railing

    By DianaK, April 12, 2021   

    • deck railing
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    • April 12, 2021

18. Acrylic Dome Type Skylights! Chiefarchitect Tip

    By yusuf-333, June 15, 2015   

    • dome
    • skylights
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    • June 15, 2015

19. Partition Wall - In the Wall Type Definition

    By Joe_Carrick, April 17, 2022
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    • April 17, 2022

20. 3D Generated Backdrop Images for your Daily Use Cameras

    By Steve_Nyhof, March 22, 2024   

    • backdrop
    • backdrops
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      • backdrops
      • background
      • spherical backdrop
      • spherical backgrounds
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    • March 22, 2024

21. Watch out for confusing terms 'Floor' and 'Layer'

    By ADallas, April 18, 2022
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    • April 18, 2022

22. Common Estimating Mistakes When Using Chief Architect Plans (And How to Avoid Them)

    By jamesharden, June 17   

    • construction
    • estimating
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    • June 17

23. Off angle walls A LOT easier (when you have a bunch)

    By VisualDandD, January 18, 2019
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    • January 18, 2019

24. Sending Interior Elevations to Layout

    By Joe_Carrick, August 27, 2015
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    • August 27, 2015

25. Cabinet Labels Different on Plan vs Elevation

    By SteveByars, January 3, 2021   

    • cabinet labels
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    • SteveByars
    • January 3, 2021