Tips & Techniques

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

803 topics in this forum

  1. Sneaky stuff

    By Richard_Morrison,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.2k views

  2. Roof pitch labels in section and elevation

    By Bill_Emery,
    • 18 replies
    • 17.8k views

  3. Dormer stuff from Wendy

    By WendyatArtform,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.5k views

  4. Securely storing sensitive information on OS X

    By KirkClemons,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.8k views

  5. Sending Interior Elevations to Layout

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.7k views

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

    By MarkMc,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.1k views

  7. Template from Existing Plan

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.5k views

  8. Roofs and Shapes, A Short Video.

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 13 replies
    • 8.5k views

  9. TIps On Elevation Layouts & Measurements.

    By fredgar52,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5.8k views

  10. User Library Organization

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 3 replies
    • 5.2k views

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

    By yusuf-333,
    • 2 replies
    • 4k views

  12. Sending Multiple Floor Plans to Layout

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 12 replies
    • 10.1k views

  13. "Nitche in Walls" chiefarchitect tip by yusuf

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 12 replies
    • 9.6k views

  14. Saving Your Own Tips and Tricks

    By HumbleChief,
    • 8 replies
    • 5.6k views

  15. Remodeling In Chief Architect For Interior Design

    By Context,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5k views

  16. Acrylic Dome Type Skylights! Chiefarchitect Tip

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 0 replies
    • 5.4k views

  17. Old Forum Is Still There If You Need It

    By Kbird1,
    • 5 replies
    • 5.3k views

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

    By glennw,
    • 27 replies
    • 19.7k views

  19. Floor Living Area

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 11 replies
    • 8.4k views

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

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 7 replies
    • 7k views

  21. A Board And Batten Idea

    By HumbleChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 5.2k views

  22. Area Calculation Diagram - Video Tutorial 1 2

    By Richard_Morrison,   
    • 39 replies
    • 21.6k views

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

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 6 replies
    • 7.2k views

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

    By DRAWZILLA,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5.8k views

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

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 6 replies
    • 7.1k views