Tips & Techniques

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

745 topics in this forum

  1. Sheet Margins

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views

  2. Roof Construction help!!!! I'm in a time crunch:(

    By ChristinaW,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

  3. Exterior wall finish not displaying

    By Tony-209,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  4. Fix poor render performance on a Lenovo Legion laptop

    By TopagnaOverlook,
    • 0 replies
    • 2k views

  5. Lowered Ceilings - "Easy-Peasy"

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  6. Show selected object in multiple windows

    By LouieLouie,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

  7. Favorite Physics Based Settings

    By DeLayDesign,
    • 5 replies
    • 3k views

  8. Custom Toolbar Configurations

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.6k views

  9. export from Chief to CFS metal roll forming machine

    By HawaiiArch,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  10. Need a vicinity map?

    By ADallas,
    • 4 replies
    • 3k views

  11. Cross Section Cameras to Create Details

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 15 replies
    • 5k views

  12. Here's another tip

    By Rich_Winsor,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.6k views

  13. GPU settings for Color Saturation

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.4k views

  14. Workaround for issue using 3DConnexion mouse in multiple versions of Chief

    By Smn842,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.9k views

  15. EXPORT COLLADA

    By Mardie,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.4k views

  16. Copy and paste

    By Scharp,
    • 0 replies
    • 2k views

  17. Here's a TIP

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.1k views

  18. Trouble with auto-roof on porch

    By dsmnewb,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views

  19. Modify 3D Object

    By sonoferin,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

  20. Please help - Angled Island

    By alenal,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views

  21. Floor area macro without needing a polyline

    By SH_Canada,
    • 12 replies
    • 5.7k views

  22. Bullnose tile outside corner

    By Eglazier8,   
    • 7 replies
    • 3.9k views

  23. Curved Eyebrow Roof

    By joestilwell95,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.4k views

  24. Watch out for confusing terms 'Floor' and 'Layer'

    By ADallas,
    • 0 replies
    • 2k views

  25. Partition Wall - In the Wall Type Definition

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 2k views