Tips & Techniques

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

773 topics in this forum

  1. Arch top cabinet

    By javatom,
    • 2 replies
    • 6.9k views

  2. Those round-abouts...

    By DMDesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.6k views

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

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 5.5k views

  4. Turn off entire floors from displaying.

    By Ebb001,
    • 6 replies
    • 5k views

  5. Missing Tool Bar Dropdowns

    By sthieldesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.9k views

  6. Placing a gate on a landing for easier access

    By Chancebean,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.6k views

  7. Changes individual wall sizes

    By Kennytork,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.6k views

  8. Changes individual wall sizes

    By Kennytork,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.7k views

  9. 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
    • 2.5k views

  10. Steel Fence / Panel

    By ACADuser,
    • 21 replies
    • 8.7k views

  11. Paint Can Tool (Material Painter) Best Practices

    By Kbird1,   
    • 0 replies
    • 4.2k views

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

    By Lauren9,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.5k views

  13. Custom pools creation

    By DavidJPotter,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.2k views

  14. 1.5 filler with panel attached vid

    By MarkMc,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.5k views

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

    By 4Janos,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.7k views

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

    By DIYJon,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.3k views

  17. Tip for your GPU Fans

    By PMMully,
    • 5 replies
    • 4k views

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

    By Adrean,
    • 14 replies
    • 15.2k views

  19. Trim tool for quick uniform construction line length edits

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.3k views

  20. Gable wall with an arched ceiling

    By 11181978j,
    • 13 replies
    • 5.6k views

  21. Trouble Importing DWG

    By sthieldesign,
    • 10 replies
    • 5.2k views

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

    By Kbird1,   
    • 12 replies
    • 13k views

  23. Gull wing roof

    By Scotbow,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.7k views

  24. New Computer Setup

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 8 replies
    • 5.1k views

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

    By KDsnyder,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.6k views