Tips & Techniques

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

749 topics in this forum

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

    By DAChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  2. Cut Grass Like A Pro

    By DMDesigns2,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  3. Footing Load and Size Calculator

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  4. Library browser

    By Tricia,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  5. having trouble with foundation

    By felipecamacho,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views

  6. Number Formatting Macro from Chief Academy

    By ChiefArmstrong,
    • 2 replies
    • 992 views

  7. 3D Solid Length

    By Jorgen,
    • 1 reply
    • 985 views

  8. Gola Handles Guide

    By kat_euromax,
    • 4 replies
    • 984 views

  9. How to Update a Camera View in Layout

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 9 replies
    • 947 views

  10. Hide Dimension Snap Lines / Markers

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 1 reply
    • 901 views

  11. X15 Library Browser Tricks and Tips You May Have Not Known

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 886 views

  12. Stem Walls and Footings as Monoslab

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 0 replies
    • 870 views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 867 views

  14. Raise floor Platform

    By JosephSchloss,
    • 1 reply
    • 844 views

  15. Automation, Templates, Drawing Speed Tips & Tricks

    By jvirostko,
    • 3 replies
    • 799 views

  16. Unique/Wild Concrete Roofs - in the style of John Lautner

    By ObviousAlias,
    • 0 replies
    • 727 views

  17. Library Filter Results Are Too Light To See

    By lisaGinTN,
    • 2 replies
    • 721 views

  18. Solving The First Page Of Chief Architect Q&A July 7, 2024

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 645 views

  19. Time Log Export

    By RickyP,   
    • 0 replies
    • 467 views

  20. How To: Porch Extension- 2 Methods for Dynamic and Automatic Porch Extensions With Example Plan and Instructions

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 441 views

  21. Dropping the entire floor(s)

    By cktenterprise,
    • 2 replies
    • 289 views

  22. Tutorial dimensions

    By snelan,
    • 0 replies
    • 273 views

  23. 3rd party software for realistic 3d rendering

    By itsikr,
    • 2 replies
    • 239 views

  24. Reference View in Walkthrough Path

    By DavidSzymanski,
    • 0 replies
    • 100 views