Tips & Techniques

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  1. Raise floor Platform

    By JosephSchloss,
    • 1 reply
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  2. 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
    • 1.8k views

  3. Claude - can do stuff

    By para-CAD,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  4. Macros, Ruby and page numbering hell

    By agentiskb,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  5. Simple Reference Set Video

    By HumbleChief,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views

  6. Reading an external JSON file into a Chief Architect schedule with a Ruby text macro 1 2

    By BradAtHarmony,
    • 28 replies
    • 1.7k views

  7. Updating Layouts

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  8. Programmable Keys

    By Electromen,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  9. Trey ceiling - hole in ceiling platform

    By mattlawver,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.7k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

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

    By ObviousAlias,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

  13. Terrain/Grade Lines in Elevations

    By SHCanada2,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

  14. Common Estimating Mistakes When Using Chief Architect Plans (And How to Avoid Them)

    By jamesharden,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

  15. Plot Lines and layout

    By Kmanery,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  16. Material List Formula not working

    By tquade,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  17. X17 Project Management - - The Way I Use It And Now Really Enjoy It.

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. Professional Rendering Tips - Ep. 1 Masking and Multi-Phase Ai Enhancement

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views

  19. Time Log Export

    By RickyP,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views

  20. High Window Plan Display

    By JKEdmo,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views

  22. Tutorial dimensions

    By snelan,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views

  23. Working with Layout Pages

    By WW2Architect,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views

  24. Cabinet Hardware Count

    By tquade,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

  25. Edit imported .skp blocks in Chief Architect

    By GregoryN,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views