Events & Training

Join us for training and other live events, in person or online. On-demand training is also available.

Custom Tile & Materials — New Material Builder

With version X17, you can use an integrated material builder tool to create custom tile (including grout color), hardwoods for flooring, and other materials. A new interactive material editor also allows you to visually adjust the tile in 3D for exact positioning — great for tile installation diagrams. This live webinar will be hosted by one of our design professionals, who will answer your questions in the live Q & A.

Kitchens & Baths Boot Camp

If you are a kitchen or bath designer who is evaluating or just getting started with Chief Architect, this boot camp is a great way to learn the basics of the software for interior projects. This free session covers the following topics:

  • Floor plans & dimensions
  • Glass showers
  • Custom cabinetry & island design
  • Appliances & fixtures
  • Wall elevations & schedules
  • Ceiling design
  • 3D rendering
  • Layouts
Eligible for NKBA / NARI CEU Credit

Rendering — Lighting & Visualizing Small Spaces

Learn how to visualize small rooms and spaces using the 3D cross-section slider or a camera setting that hides exterior-facing Items. Dial in your room lighting using the new dimming feature to adjust lighting brightness easily. This live webinar will be hosted by one of our design professionals, who will answer your questions in the live Q & A.

3D Text & Dimensions

3D text and dimensions can provide details and context that are often lost in 3D perspective views. Learn how to use 3D dimensions and the new 3D text tool for your next project. This live webinar will be hosted by one of our design professionals, who will answer your questions in the live Q & A.

Residential Boot Camp

If you are evaluating the software or just getting started using Chief Architect, Residential Boot Camp is a great way to learn the basics of how the software works—and best of all, it's free. In this session, we will cover the following topics:

  • Getting Started
  • Defaults & Preferences
  • Floor Plans & Dimensions
  • Roofs & Ceilings
  • Framing
  • Elevations & 3D Views
  • Layouts & Construction Drawings
Eligible for NKBA / NARI CEU Credit

X17 Productivity Tools

Chief Architect X17 has many new and updated tools — multi-column schedules for wrapping, importing, and exporting default settings, multi-gang electrical boxes for electrical plans, and terrain reference points, to name a few. Learn how to take advantage of these features to improve your productivity. This live webinar will be hosted by one of our design professionals, who will answer your questions in the live Q & A.

Eligible for NKBA / NARI CEU Credit

Chief Architect users learning in a classroom environment.