CAD Tools

Create basic CAD objects such as lines, rectangles and circles, and learn how to edit or transform them using tools like Fillet, Chamfer, Stretch CAD, and Trim and Extend.

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77

11:42 CAD Basics

CAD Basics

Drawing and editing CAD based objects is an essential skill to learn as the edit tools and methods are used for virtually all objects in Chief Architect.

Video No. 77


5441

18:16 Drawing CAD Points, Lines and Splines

Drawing CAD Points, Lines and Splines

Take a deeper look at using the CAD tools for lines, splines and points.

Video No. 5441


5443

15:53 Drawing CAD Polylines and Boxes

Drawing CAD Polylines and Boxes

Explore using Chief Architect's CAD line and polyline tools

Video No. 5443


270

9:15 Drawing Arcs

Drawing Arcs

Arcs can be created in a variety of ways including free form, from radius, about center, and tangent.

Video No. 270


303

3:29 Using the Break Tool

Using the Break Tool

The Add Break edit tool can be used to create two types of breaks: partial breaks and complete breaks.

Video No. 303


5310

3:26 Fillet and Chamfer Tools

Fillet and Chamfer Tools

Fillet or Chamfer all corners at one time or use sticky mode to choose which corners to edit.

Video No. 5310


2434

7:26 Using the Stretch CAD Tool

Using the Stretch CAD Tool

Different CAD objects from circles to arcs to cad blocks will retain their “character” when stretched, giving us a variety of stretch behaviors to work with.

Video No. 2434


305

3:41 Subtracting Polylines that Overlap

Subtracting Polylines that Overlap

Use the Polyline Subtract edit button to subtract the area of one object that overlaps another object of the same type to create a third, new object.

Video No. 305


304

3:21 Merging Polylines that Overlap

Merging Polylines that Overlap

Use the Polyline Union edit button to combine two or more closed polylines or solids into a single object.

Video No. 304


269

6:19 Specifying Line Styles

Specifying Line Styles

Specify line styles from the plan, from the Library, or create your own.

Video No. 269


306

2:26 Using the Trim and Extend Commands

Using the Trim and Extend Commands

The Extend Objects and Trim Objects edit tools allow you to lengthen or shorten a variety of CAD objects and framing members.

Video No. 306


5320

3:35 Sun Angle and Plan View Shadows

Sun Angle and Plan View Shadows

Quickly add plan view shadow polylines to see how the structure will shade the property on any given day of the year.

Video No. 5320


46

3:09 Adding Detail to Cross Section Views

Adding Detail to Cross Section Views

In a Cross Section view you can easily add details to show framing, wall, windows and other objects

Video No. 46


2425

7:43 Converting CAD to Distribution Paths or Regions

Converting CAD to Distribution Paths or Regions

The Convert Polyline tool can be used to convert a CAD shape into a distribution region or path.

Video No. 2425


2424

11:55 Distributing Objects Along a Path or Region

Distributing Objects Along a Path or Region

The Distribution Path and Region tools can be used to create a wide variety of landscaping elements.

Video No. 2424


1922

6:08 Adding Insertion Points to CAD Blocks

Adding Insertion Points to CAD Blocks

Add an insertion point to your blocked details to make it easier to align in a cross section.

Video No. 1922


1930

10:34 Creating a Site Plan or Plot Plan

Creating a Site Plan or Plot Plan

Using the quadrant bearing information from a surveyor, we can create a site plan for our project.

Video No. 1930


1945

10:12 Floor Plan Line Weights, Fills, and Space Planning Indicators

Floor Plan Line Weights, Fills, and Space Planning Indicators

Control Fill Style for cabinet Plan View display. Adjust Line Weights in plan and elevation views. Add CAD Detailing to views and change layers, fill, and line styles to create space planning indicators and material patterns.

Video No. 1945


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