Tips & Techniques

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

764 topics in this forum

  1. Suggestion to rename this sub forum to better communicate that it is a place for offering tips, not asking for them.

    By AvoyeDesign,
    • 1 reply
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  2. Steel Fence / Panel

    By ACADuser,
    • 21 replies
    • 7.5k views

  3. Paint Can Tool (Material Painter) Best Practices

    By Kbird1,   
    • 0 replies
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  4. Efficiency In Work Flow When Designing Custom Homes For Clients - ***Tips & Tricks***

    By Lauren9,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.2k views

  5. Custom pools creation

    By DavidJPotter,
    • 0 replies
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  6. 1.5 filler with panel attached vid

    By MarkMc,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views

  7. Convert Chief Architect 9 Pl1 file to Home Designer 2022 file.

    By 4Janos,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views

  8. A 6" block wall with 8" columns and caps every so often. How?

    By DIYJon,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.9k views

  9. Tip for your GPU Fans

    By PMMully,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.5k views

  10. Use site with Google Maps plugin to estimate Elevation Data

    By Adrean,
    • 14 replies
    • 13k views

  11. Trim tool for quick uniform construction line length edits

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
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  12. Gable wall with an arched ceiling

    By 11181978j,
    • 13 replies
    • 4.7k views

  13. Trouble Importing DWG

    By sthieldesign,
    • 10 replies
    • 4.4k views

  14. Making Chief Use Your Nvidia Graphics Card , if needed.

    By Kbird1,   
    • 12 replies
    • 11.3k views

  15. Gull wing roof

    By Scotbow,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.5k views

  16. New Computer Setup

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 8 replies
    • 4.5k views

  17. How to display 1st floor outdoor stairs on the second floor plan.

    By KDsnyder,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views

  18. Real-time Raytrace RTRT Tips

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5.7k views

  19. 3d Cut-away

    By PGreene,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.5k views

  20. how to recording the audio into walkthrough

    By jacksfbay,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.8k views

  21. Importing a custom Wall Mural

    By JDSScott,
    • 2 replies
    • 5.3k views

  22. Library Content missing

    By APTArchitect,   
    • 1 reply
    • 4.4k views

  23. Transitioning to a new release version - Now's the perfect time to make an Archive

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.5k views

  24. Deck Railing Post, Fascia Mount Tip

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 10 replies
    • 13.6k views

  25. 3D Library Shortcut - Sorted by Date Added

    By Chief_Content,
    • 0 replies
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