Tips & Techniques

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

765 topics in this forum

  1. Cut Grass Like A Pro

    By DMDesigns2,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

  2. Net texture

    By SulePeter,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.4k views

  3. Adding crown molding to a Stanisci hood from the catalog

    By jdremo,
    • 1 reply
    • 2k views

  4. Automatically updating detail callouts - incomplete workaround, feasible?

    By AvoyeDesign,
    • 13 replies
    • 4.1k views

  5. Clothesline

    By RamanRao,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views

  6. How would you create this ceiling?

    By CharityS,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  7. Global & Object Properties Macros

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.7k views

  8. Wrap around porch

    By JuneberryMarket,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.2k views

  9. How to draw vertical rope light X15

    By HannahMcNee,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.7k views

  10. Lot Line Label Rotation

    By 22trobbins,
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  11. CrazyBump - tool for crating BUMP MAPS, NORMAL, AMBIENT OCCLUSION, SPECULARITY, DIFFUSE

    By banelinde,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.1k views

  12. Group Editing of Search Attributes!

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  13. Tranform/Replicate Arched Soldier Course

    By daleblack1961,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  14. Ai Background and Foreground generation combined with a Chief Rendering

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 3k views

  15. Some Useful Macros

    By RobDesLLC,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.6k views

  16. Extending Wall With Double Vaulted Ceiling

    By MeltonDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.2k views

  17. Add a seconf floor

    By rpoulin,
    • 16 replies
    • 4.4k views

  18. Custom Columns

    By wkenddad,
    • 6 replies
    • 4k views

  19. A great way to make beams and keep the grain direction

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 0 replies
    • 2k views

  20. Easy way to transfer custom textures from computer to computer?

    By HCremodel,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views

  21. Creating window openings with rounded edges

    By Nate_M,   
    • 0 replies
    • 2.6k views

  22. Terrain - Modern Landscape Panels - Depressed Area

    By reedie2000,
    • 1 reply
    • 2k views

  23. Just thought others might like to know My new laptop build for X15 under $2,000.00

    By OkcDesigner,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.1k views

  24. Layout Title Sheet - Navigate to Plan Views

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.3k views

  25. Connecting roof planes and ridges....

    By Bar0655,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3k views