Tips & Techniques

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792 topics in this forum

  1. Automatically updating detail callouts - incomplete workaround, feasible?

    By AvoyeDesign,
    • 13 replies
    • 5.5k views

  2. making stairs wider at the bottom. not flare

    By Scottb,   
    • 13 replies
    • 9.6k views

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

    By DMDesigns,   
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    • 8.5k views

  4. How to cut a door in half

    By Alaskan_Son,
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    • 7.1k views

  5. Large file size WOW! How to lower it in Chief?

    By JECORMIER,
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  6. windows ..

    By bgolfy,
    • 13 replies
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  7. Signature here at Chief Talk

    By DavidJPotter,
    • 13 replies
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  8. Gable wall with an arched ceiling

    By 11181978j,
    • 13 replies
    • 6.1k views

  9. Saved Plan Views - how I use them

    By para-CAD,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.4k views

  10. VIDEO LESSON: Screen Porches - Railing Walls and Panels

    By SNestor,   
    • 12 replies
    • 9.3k views

  11. windows above roof line

    By handyman25,
    • 12 replies
    • 8k views

  12. Free X16 HDRi Backgrounds

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 12 replies
    • 6.2k views

  13. Making Chief Use Your Nvidia Graphics Card , if needed.

    By Kbird1,   
    • 12 replies
    • 14.2k views

  14. CAD Block Template - Creating a Detail Plan Database

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 12 replies
    • 8.2k views

  15. Floor area macro without needing a polyline

    By SH_Canada,
    • 12 replies
    • 9k views

  16. I need some help. Under a deadline

    By Michael_Lewis,
    • 12 replies
    • 5.3k views

  17. "Nitche in Walls" chiefarchitect tip by yusuf

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 12 replies
    • 9.2k views

  18. Raytrace: No more lightbleed

    By Chiefer,   
    • 12 replies
    • 6.7k views

  19. Sending Multiple Floor Plans to Layout

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 12 replies
    • 9.8k views

  20. Floor Living Area

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 11 replies
    • 8.2k views

  21. Client wants Sailboat Design in Railing

    By excelnow,   
    • 11 replies
    • 6.8k views

  22. Chief Architect Quick Tip - Built-In Bench

    By ChiefArchitect,   
    • 11 replies
    • 10.6k views

  23. Importing Surveyors DWG File

    By DuncanM,
    • 11 replies
    • 7.1k views

  24. Jumping in PDF

    By JeanneMDB,
    • 11 replies
    • 6.4k views

  25. Whats your screen layout

    By Rpadge,
    • 11 replies
    • 6.4k views