Tips & Techniques

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

782 topics in this forum

  1. Changes individual wall sizes

    By Kennytork,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.8k views

  2. Paint Can Tool (Material Painter) Best Practices

    By Kbird1,   
    • 0 replies
    • 4.3k views

  3. Custom pools creation

    By DavidJPotter,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.3k views

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

    By Lauren9,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.6k views

  5. 1.5 filler with panel attached vid

    By MarkMc,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.6k views

  6. Steel Fence / Panel

    By ACADuser,
    • 21 replies
    • 9.2k views

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

    By 4Janos,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views

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

    By DIYJon,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.4k 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
    • 2.6k views

  10. Trim tool for quick uniform construction line length edits

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.4k views

  11. Tip for your GPU Fans

    By PMMully,
    • 5 replies
    • 4.1k views

  12. Gable wall with an arched ceiling

    By 11181978j,
    • 13 replies
    • 5.9k views

  13. Trouble Importing DWG

    By sthieldesign,
    • 10 replies
    • 5.4k views

  14. Gull wing roof

    By Scotbow,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.8k views

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

    By KDsnyder,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.7k views

  16. Known Incompatibilities with Chief Architect Software

    By Kbird1,   
    • 1 reply
    • 5.8k views

  17. 3d Cut-away

    By PGreene,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.2k views

  18. how to recording the audio into walkthrough

    By jacksfbay,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views

  19. Set project coordinates for accurate sun angle

    By ADallas,
    • 3 replies
    • 5.7k views

  20. Real-time Raytrace RTRT Tips

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 4 replies
    • 6.6k views

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.9k views

  22. 3D Library Shortcut - Sorted by Date Added

    By Chief_Content,
    • 0 replies
    • 3k views

  23. X13 raytracing hardware support on Mac Pro 2019

    By BernardL,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.2k views

  24. X-13 RayTrace Examples on a Surface Book 3

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.7k views

  25. CAD Block Text Resizing

    By Kendalln,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.8k views