Tips & Techniques

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

783 topics in this forum

  1. Library browser

    By Tricia,
    • 2 replies
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  2. Simple Stair Fix

    By DMDesigns,
    • 0 replies
    • 2k views

  3. Porch Wall Height

    By WayneG,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  4. Demolition Plans

    By Ben1976,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  5. Posting Symbols for use in prior Versions

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views

  6. How would you create this ceiling?

    By CharityS,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  7. Hide Dimension Snap Lines / Markers

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  8. rotate layout plan to landscape view

    By SebringDB,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  9. Group Editing of Search Attributes!

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  10. Looking for a X1 dongle key

    By BoiseDesigns,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views

  11. Window Schedule that doesn't show existing windows...

    By DAChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  12. Unlisted Features And Changes In X17

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  13. Length of a Polyline Label

    By wjmdes,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views

  14. Cut Grass Like A Pro

    By DMDesigns2,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views

  15. Finding out what you want to know

    By DavidJPotter,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views

  16. Hardie Panel work around...

    By JECORMIER,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  17. *LIVE* recorded Intermediate Tutorial covering Chief Architect X16's rendering engine

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views

  18. No Manual Roof Line Options

    By Scott791,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views

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

    By blazeinc,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views

  20. Library Filter Results Are Too Light To See

    By lisaGinTN,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  21. Stem Walls and Footings as Monoslab

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.7k views

  22. Saved Plan Views - how I use them

    By para-CAD,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.7k views

  23. having trouble with foundation

    By felipecamacho,
    • 0 replies
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  24. Raise floor Platform

    By JosephSchloss,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  25. Hi everyone, is it possible for chief architect to change a staircase (as per pic) into a ramp, or other way to do a ramp like this?

    By Alfredarch,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views