Tips & Techniques

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

783 topics in this forum

  1. Dutch Gable Tips

    By ADallas,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.1k views

  2. From Canvas To Chief Template

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 5 replies
    • 4.9k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.9k views

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

    By kylejmarsh,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.8k views

  5. Known Incompatibilities with Chief Architect Software

    By Kbird1,   
    • 1 reply
    • 5.9k views

  6. Cabinet fillers

    By mikedanderton,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.7k views

  7. How to get Chief to work with Remote Desktop

    By armfx89,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.2k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.1k views

  9. Importing purchased CAD plan package

    By Mountainhouse,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views

  10. Paint.Net - Free Image Editor

    By Kbird1,   
    • 1 reply
    • 6.2k views

  11. Arch top cabinet

    By javatom,
    • 2 replies
    • 7.3k views

  12. Those round-abouts...

    By DMDesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.7k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 5.7k views

  14. Turn off entire floors from displaying.

    By Ebb001,
    • 6 replies
    • 5.2k views

  15. Missing Tool Bar Dropdowns

    By sthieldesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 5.1k views

  16. Placing a gate on a landing for easier access

    By Chancebean,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.6k views

  17. Changes individual wall sizes

    By Kennytork,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.7k views

  18. Changes individual wall sizes

    By Kennytork,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.8k views

  19. 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
    • 2.6k views

  20. Steel Fence / Panel

    By ACADuser,
    • 21 replies
    • 9.2k views

  21. Paint Can Tool (Material Painter) Best Practices

    By Kbird1,   
    • 0 replies
    • 4.4k views

  22. Efficiency In Work Flow When Designing Custom Homes For Clients - ***Tips & Tricks***

    By Lauren9,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.6k views

  23. Custom pools creation

    By DavidJPotter,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.3k views

  24. 1.5 filler with panel attached vid

    By MarkMc,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.6k views

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

    By 4Janos,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views