Tips & Techniques

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

782 topics in this forum

  1. General Shapes

    By ADallas,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.5k views

  2. Reference Manual Rearranged

    By ADallas,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.7k views

  3. Roof Beam Issue

    By TimelessJohn,   
    • 2 replies
    • 4.3k views

  4. camera views

    By MFH2017,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.9k views

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

    By josephbupe,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views

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

    By Kbird1,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.6k views

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

    By SNestor,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.1k views

  8. Quick Tip: Creating a "cricket" roof

    By SNestor,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.4k views

  9. Dutch Gable Tips

    By ADallas,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.1k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.9k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.2k views

  12. Cabinet fillers

    By mikedanderton,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.7k views

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

    By kylejmarsh,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.8k views

  14. Cross Section Cameras to Create Details

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 15 replies
    • 8.6k views

  15. How to get Chief to work with Remote Desktop

    By armfx89,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.2k views

  16. Working on the same plan at the same time? Not quite? But close?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 2 replies
    • 3k views

  17. From Canvas To Chief Template

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 5 replies
    • 4.9k views

  18. Importing purchased CAD plan package

    By Mountainhouse,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views

  19. Arch top cabinet

    By javatom,
    • 2 replies
    • 7.3k views

  20. Those round-abouts...

    By DMDesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.7k views

  21. The fastest, dirtiest, board and batten siding trick

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 5.7k views

  22. Missing Tool Bar Dropdowns

    By sthieldesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 5.1k views

  23. Turn off entire floors from displaying.

    By Ebb001,
    • 6 replies
    • 5.2k views

  24. Placing a gate on a landing for easier access

    By Chancebean,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.6k views

  25. Changes individual wall sizes

    By Kennytork,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.7k views