Tips & Techniques

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1. Change the widths of appliance symbols to avoid errors.

   By MarkMc, August 15, 2015
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   • Cheryl_C_Crane
   • August 16, 2015

2. Template from Existing Plan

   By Joe_Carrick, August 12, 2015
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   • MarkMc
   • August 15, 2015

3. Roofs and Shapes, A Short Video.

   By yusuf-333, August 8, 2015   

   • Roofs
   • Shapes
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     • Shapes
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   • yusuf-333
   • August 12, 2015

4. TIps On Elevation Layouts & Measurements.

   By fredgar52, July 31, 2015   

   • Beginners
   • Elevation Layouts
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     • Elevation Layouts
     • Tips
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   • fredgar52
   • August 10, 2015

5. User Library Organization

   By Joe_Carrick, August 5, 2015
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   • mm407p
   • August 6, 2015

6. roof cut and join tip, using cad poly lines

   By yusuf-333, July 4, 2015
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   • yusuf-333
   • July 27, 2015

7. Sending Multiple Floor Plans to Layout

   By Joe_Carrick, July 8, 2015
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   • Kbird1
   • July 10, 2015

8. "Nitche in Walls" chiefarchitect tip by yusuf

   By yusuf-333, July 5, 2015   

   • hole
   • wall
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   • yusuf-333
   • July 7, 2015

9. Saving Your Own Tips and Tricks

   By HumbleChief, June 16, 2015
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   • HumbleChief
   • June 18, 2015

10. Remodeling In Chief Architect For Interior Design

    By Context, June 4, 2015   

    • Demolition Layers
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    • Context
    • June 16, 2015

11. Acrylic Dome Type Skylights! Chiefarchitect Tip

    By yusuf-333, June 15, 2015   

    • dome
    • skylights
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    • yusuf-333
    • June 15, 2015

12. Old Forum Is Still There If You Need It

    By Kbird1, June 9, 2015
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    • lbuttery
    • June 10, 2015

13. Foundations Using Piers, Bearers And Joists. 1 2

    By glennw, June 2, 2015
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    • yusuf-333
    • June 7, 2015

14. Floor Living Area

    By Joe_Carrick, May 30, 2015
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    • builtright3
    • June 5, 2015

15. Buck Window Using One Wall One Window, Chiefarchitect Tips

    By yusuf-333, May 30, 2015   

    • buck
    • window
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      • window
      • frame
      • casing
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    • yusuf-333
    • May 31, 2015

16. A Board And Batten Idea

    By HumbleChief, May 30, 2015
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • May 30, 2015

17. Area Calculation Diagram - Video Tutorial 1 2

    By Richard_Morrison, May 25, 2015   

    • Area calculations
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    • Kbird1
    • May 28, 2015

18. Circular Stair With Smooth Curved Railing(Spiral Stair) Video By Yusuf

    By yusuf-333, May 24, 2015   

    • stair
    • railing
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      • spiral
      • curved stair
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    • CJSpud
    • May 27, 2015

19. Rafter Tails Different Thickness Or Width Than Regular Rafters Video

    By DRAWZILLA, May 13, 2015   

    • rafter tails
    • rafters
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • May 14, 2015

20. Blinds, An Other Useful Tool To Make Corner Window

    By yusuf-333, May 11, 2015   

    • corner
    • window
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    • yusuf-333
    • May 12, 2015

21. Bucking Window

    By builtright3, May 8, 2015
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    • builtright3
    • May 8, 2015

22. Chief Architect Quick Tip - Built-In Bench

    By ChiefArchitect, April 24, 2015   

    • Quick Tip
    • Bench
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    • builtright3
    • May 8, 2015

23. X7 Wall Labels - Tip

    By Joe_Carrick, May 4, 2015
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    • builtright3
    • May 4, 2015