Introductory Class Prep

Number
Title / Description


5403

4:25 User Interface Overview

User Interface Overview

An overview of the user interface, highlighting the different regions

Video No. 5403


56

14:54 Default Settings Summary

Default Settings Summary

Setting up defaults before beginning any project will improve your productivity and keep your project working smoothly.

Video No. 56


57

6:58 Preference Settings Summary

Preference Settings Summary

Setting Preferences will change the user interface to suit the way you want to work in Chief Architect.

Video No. 57


9

7:11 Navigating Views

Navigating Views

Become more efficient by learning how to utilize the different zoom tools.

Video No. 9


5487

16:13 Drawing and Placing Objects

Drawing and Placing Objects

This video covers the basic interface of Chief Architect, drawing, placing, and editing objects.

Video No. 5487


268

8:33 Library Browser Overview

Library Browser Overview

An overview of the features within the Library Browser side window.

Video No. 268


26

15:15 Constructing Dormers

Constructing Dormers

The Automatic Dormer tools are a quick technique to creating these design elements.

Video No. 26


78

18:08 Text and Arrow Tools

Text and Arrow Tools

This video discusses the difference between the Text tool and the Rich Text tool as well as Leader Line and Text Line with Arrow tools.

Video No. 78


710

3:11 Generating a Roof Over an L-Shaped House with Gable Ends

Generating a Roof Over an L-Shaped House with Gable Ends

Use the automatic roof tools to create an intersecting gable roof over an L-shaped structure.

Video No. 710


1544

9:37 Door, Window & Cabinet Schedules

Door, Window & Cabinet Schedules

Create and edit schedules with automatic or custom labels for doors, windows and cabinets

Video No. 1544


48

30:54 Creating Layouts and Construction Documents

Creating Layouts and Construction Documents

Learn how to use the Layout tool to create your Construction Drawings sending plans, sections and elevations to the layout in scale. The template mentioned in this video can be found here: https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=63938

Video No. 48


5233

3:20 Printing & Saving a PDF

Printing & Saving a PDF

Use the print dialog to create and save a PDF.

Video No. 5233


255

6:59 Backup and Revision Management

Backup and Revision Management

Learn how to use the Backup Entire Plan and Backup Entire Project tools to create zipped folders containing your project.

Video No. 255


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