Tips & Techniques

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

794 topics in this forum

  1. Here's a TIP

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.4k views

  2. Modify 3D Object

    By sonoferin,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.7k views

  3. Trouble with auto-roof on porch

    By dsmnewb,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

  4. Please help - Angled Island

    By alenal,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.8k views

  5. Need a vicinity map?

    By ADallas,
    • 4 replies
    • 6.8k views

  6. Bullnose tile outside corner

    By Eglazier8,   
    • 7 replies
    • 8k views

  7. Curved Eyebrow Roof

    By joestilwell95,
    • 5 replies
    • 6k views

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

    By ADallas,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.6k views

  9. Partition Wall - In the Wall Type Definition

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.1k views

  10. Roof Ridge Skylight

    By Emilios8,
    • 1 reply
    • 4k views

  11. ADDING NON-STRUCTURAL DEPTH TO RAFTERS FOR INSULATION

    By ChiefUserDQ,   
    • 4 replies
    • 6.5k views

  12. Glazed cabinets-sort of

    By MarkMc,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.6k views

  13. General Shapes

    By ADallas,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.6k views

  14. Reference Manual Rearranged

    By ADallas,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.8k views

  15. Roof Beam Issue

    By TimelessJohn,   
    • 2 replies
    • 4.5k views

  16. camera views

    By MFH2017,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views

  17. Imported New Layer template not showing content in the Active Layer Sset Ccontrol

    By josephbupe,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3.4k views

  18. Quick Tip - One Method to Use Excel to convert Chief's Time Tracker Durations.

    By Kbird1,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.8k views

  19. VIDEO LESSON: Insulated Slab Foundation with CMU Stem Walls

    By SNestor,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.2k views

  20. Quick Tip: Creating a "cricket" roof

    By SNestor,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.6k views

  21. Dutch Gable Tips

    By ADallas,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.3k views

  22. Solving the First Page of Threads on ChiefTalks Q&A Forum- Episode 2-Feb 11 2022

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 3k views

  23. Solving the First Page of Threads on ChiefTalks Q&A Forum

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.3k views

  24. Cabinet fillers

    By mikedanderton,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.8k views

  25. Never Click 'Yes' when updating an Elevation View unless you have time to burn

    By kylejmarsh,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.9k views