Tips & Techniques

745 topics in this forum

1. Importing a custom Wall Mural

   By JDSScott, July 31, 2020
   • 2 replies
   • 4.6k views
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   • caf200
   • July 1, 2021

2. Get Your House Right - Design Secrets

   By kylejmarsh, October 31, 2019   

   • design
   • books
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • design
     • books
     • reference
     • secret knowledge
   • 3 replies
   • 4.6k views
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   • kylejmarsh
   • November 4, 2019

3. How to cut a door in half

   By Alaskan_Son, July 25, 2017
   • 13 replies
   • 4.5k views
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   • CJSpud
   • July 26, 2017

4. Elevation Changes when sent to Layout

   By goldadamgold, July 27, 2020
   • 7 replies
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   • Alaskan_Son
   • July 28, 2020

5. Glazing

   By aaronscabinetry, February 18, 2020
   • 4 replies
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   • aaronscabinetry
   • February 19, 2020

6. Raytrace: No more lightbleed

   By Chiefer, October 9, 2017   

   • lightbleed
   • raytrace setting
   • 12 replies
   • 4.5k views
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   • TheKitchenAbode
   • October 10, 2017

7. Polyline Driveways For Exterior Slabs

   By HumbleChief, November 7, 2015
   • 15 replies
   • 4.5k views
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   • WendyatArtform
   • November 11, 2015

8. Suppressing Layout Box Labels

   By Joe_Carrick, March 7, 2019
   • 5 replies
   • 4.5k views
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   • DHerb2014
   • May 12, 2020

9. Oh SNAP!!!

   By Alaskan_Son, March 5, 2021
   • 2 replies
   • 4.5k views
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   • Alaskan_Son
   • April 21, 2023

10. Creating Custom Cabinets Doors/Drawers sizing problems

    By luisvh, July 26, 2018   

    • custom cabinet door drawer sizing problems
    • 10 replies
    • 4.5k views
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • July 26, 2018

11. Setting a zero-zero point

    By DavidJPotter, May 26, 2021
    • 7 replies
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    • SHCanada2
    • May 31, 2021

12. mouse-orbit camera as center button of 3 button mouse?

    By modaby, February 26, 2019
    • 4 replies
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    • BeachHouse1
    • May 31, 2020

13. How to display the layers in an assembly

    By Doug_N, October 9, 2020
    • 15 replies
    • 4.5k views
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    • Barnyardo
    • October 15, 2020

14. Attic wall always rebuild even when auto is off

    By 9atatimer, January 22, 2020   

    • attic
    • auto
    • (and 3 more)

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      • attic
      • auto
      • roof
      • framing
      • mac
    • 5 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • rgardner
    • January 22, 2020

15. Deck rails

    By Doornbos, June 7, 2018   

    • rails
    • framing
    • (and 1 more)

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      • rails
      • framing
      • deck
    • 9 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • Doornbos
    • June 11, 2018

16. Keynotes in Chief Architect

    By GerryT, June 23, 2018
    • 7 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • sst4u2
    • December 21, 2018

17. HOW-TO: Custom Electrical Panel Schedule

    By Renerabbitt, September 1, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • jmsisco
    • October 6, 2020

18. VIDEO LESSON: The New Tray Ceiling Tool in X12

    By SNestor, February 11, 2020
    • 9 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • SNestor
    • March 9, 2020

19. Gable roof corner return

    By matthiasek, June 5, 2017   

    • gable roof
    • 3 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • DavidJPotter
    • July 16, 2017

20. Window Labels

    By ChiefUserRichK, January 29, 2018
    • 9 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • Kbird1
    • January 30, 2018

21. Client wants Sailboat Design in Railing

    By excelnow, May 22, 2019   

    • custon railing design
    • 11 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • excelnow
    • June 4, 2019

22. Text Box size shrinks automatically

    By 619palace, June 21, 2018   

    • text
    • size
    • (and 1 more)

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      • text
      • size
      • shrinks
    • 9 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • 619palace
    • June 22, 2018

23. 3D Board & Batt Wall Types

    By Joe_Carrick, May 17, 2016
    • 4 replies
    • 4.3k views
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    • DianneDSC
    • August 16, 2016

24. Known Incompatibilities with Chief Architect Software

    By Kbird1, July 10, 2021   

    • intel uhd 600
    • intel iris
    • (and 6 more)

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      • intel uhd 600
      • intel iris
      • 3d connexion
      • macos 11
      • nahimic
      • nvidia 700-900series
      • lockups
      • macos 10.15.5
    • 1 reply
    • 4.3k views
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    • Kbird1
    • January 31, 2022

25. Whats your screen layout

    By Rpadge, January 20, 2019
    • 11 replies
    • 4.3k views
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    • Renerabbitt
    • March 2, 2019