Tips & Techniques

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1. Roof pitch labels in section and elevation

   By Bill_Emery, July 24, 2015
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   • Kbird1
   • September 7, 2015

2. Sending Multiple Floor Plans to Layout

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

3. "Nitche in Walls" chiefarchitect tip by yusuf

   By yusuf-333, July 5, 2015   

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

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

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

5. Saving Your Own Tips and Tricks

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

6. Acrylic Dome Type Skylights! Chiefarchitect Tip

   By yusuf-333, June 15, 2015   

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

7. Old Forum Is Still There If You Need It

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

8. Remodeling In Chief Architect For Interior Design

   By Context, June 4, 2015   

   • Demolition Layers
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   • Context
   • June 16, 2015

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

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

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

    By yusuf-333, May 30, 2015   

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    • window
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      • window
      • frame
      • casing
    • 7 replies
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    • yusuf-333
    • May 31, 2015

11. Floor Living Area

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

12. A Board And Batten Idea

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

13. Area Calculation Diagram - Video Tutorial 1 2

    By Richard_Morrison, May 25, 2015   

    • Area calculations
    • 39 replies
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    • Kbird1
    • May 28, 2015

14. 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

15. Deck Railing Post, Fascia Mount Tip

    By yusuf-333, May 21, 2015   

    • deck
    • railing
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    • kMoquin
    • June 18, 2021

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

    By DRAWZILLA, May 13, 2015   

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

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

    By yusuf-333, May 11, 2015   

    • corner
    • window
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      • window
      • blinds
    • 6 replies
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    • yusuf-333
    • May 12, 2015

18. Bucking Window

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

19. X7 Wall Labels - Tip

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

20. Chief Architect Quick Tip - Built-In Bench

    By ChiefArchitect, April 24, 2015   

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