https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/ 0.5 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5258/chief-architect-premier-overview-video.html 2017-05-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/m1FkcJpv5954k09J73cFFGnhpH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/240e39f16d7d54b477c1ce291e488f4d_1-295x.jpg Chief Architect Premier Overview Video An overview look at many of Chief Architect's features from a project inception to construction document creation. 3312 2017-05-10 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5259/chief-architect-interiors-overview-video.html 2017-07-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5259 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/dfa57c9a381e5023243da57fc15fbf6f_1-295x.jpg Chief Architect Interiors Overview Video Take an in depth look at the features and tools available in Chief Architect Interiors, including presentation tools as well as construction documents. 2467 2013-11-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5549/what-s-new-in-x17-overview.html 2025-06-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6hvH9kJmk976TN7nm47gsxHb24 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/bNdb0g4gsJ7kTHHFq9g2xqg06d-295x.png What's New in X17 Overview New Features added for X17 include: Project Management, Improvements to importing from other plans, controls for electrical ganging, 3D Text, Stationary Walkthroughs, Interactive Material Builder and more! 1157 2025-06-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1971/materials-for-rendering.html 2025-12-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vsgqgxn5xg1RqL3r2m3rkknvc4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qbbmqRh5p57sq65h3krcrvbvvd-295x.JPG Materials for Rendering Material properties, settings and adjustments important for 3D rendering. This video includes adjusting materials using the adjust definition tool, importing materials, using the material builder tool, making materials emissive and camera settings. 914 2025-12-10 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1977/interior-ray-tracing.html 2025-12-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3TmbFv9cx5433NFnFJsc08xbx4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mGvLFvp1ks0J9JqRb4RTGhcpG4-295x.JPG Interior Ray Tracing Interior ray trace rendering focuses specifically on interior scenes including the key steps and settings to create good ray trace renderings. The video goes through the process with a couple of interior rendering examples. 1191 2025-12-10 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1978/exterior-ray-tracing.html 2025-12-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Rrdn5GmmG14Lg4cn6Lbh7b2rGd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/R2hkgm6bx96gG9dLsT34FcLs1m-295x.JPG Exterior Ray Tracing Exterior ray trace rendering focuses specifically on renderings for exterior scenes. The video goes through the key steps and render settings with a couple of exterior rendering examples. 1211 2025-12-10 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10145/creating-custom-tile-materials.html 2025-07-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/R280HTp72T1533Rmk4Jx1r98p8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/s1JRR22NcT6nnGHsNk9J1b38k4-295x.png Creating Custom Tile Materials Use the Material builder to create custom tile materials. materials tile pattern pattern tile layout backsplash screen capture screen grab vector view scaling repeat tiling 900 2025-07-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/283/animating-water.html 2025-07-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2bJ303Nbhs5qT1d15vrsmvmNsm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/2n241F0rp11vgFJcnTNFqHkRp8-295x.png Animating Water Showing waves in water is one way to add interest to a scene. 225 2025-07-01 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1554/applying-backdrops.html 2025-06-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bxJgnNrqnn4gJ4gJgphmqH2bxH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/vdqvFbrh7171qJh8N9GLGhTbbR-295x.JPG Applying Backdrops You can apply backdrops and background colors to any 3d view. backdrops backgrounds cameras renders landscaping overviews import spherical generated sky camera render scene scenery landscape stage location 640 2025-06-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/280/adding-text-to-3d-views.html 2025-06-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/T6d6050pN51NJ6x7TxJLJ9RLF4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/6c7Jr5pHc511x6m5kq4Grn5Lcm-295x.png Adding Text to 3d Views Use the Text tools in 3d to add notes to perspective camera views. 1224 2025-06-13 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2439/appliances-and-fixtures.html 2025-06-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/H59q9N7rLn36JHLJd974ss3GqH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/bq76ndpq2T6N99g2pHkRp650hH-295x.png Appliances and Fixtures Appliances and Fixtures can be placed into cabinets or external to cabinets. Learn how to place and position Appliances and Fixtures precisely inside cabinets range oven sink faucet stove dishwasher refrigerator fridge 596 2025-06-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/281/creating-sun-study-animations.html 2025-06-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1pskkkTbRs04g71cnrF59v45x8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/k294v16L013Lc24b3F81m1Lqnm-295x.png Creating Sun Study Animations Use the Stationary Walk Through Tool to create a video showing the path of the sun over your project. 593 2025-06-13 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/19/virtual-walkthroughs.html 2025-06-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5Gp959v5b57L1HkbTRHdNvrR74 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/2x4Rmx0Lbn5G144FcJRLs5mFbd-295x.jpg Virtual Walkthroughs Record a tour of your project with the walkthrough tools movies walkthroughs tours paths videos recording 1318 2025-06-13 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2423/utilizing-the-project-browser.html 2025-06-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/c7Nrhm2G053NGHvLJTdLnHH1q0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/J42bbdsLkn0gx3q6LFnHNmp4pm-295x.png Utilizing the Project Browser The Project Browser is a side window that allows you to find any saved cameras, saved plan views, CAD details, or layout pages. side window browser docked 545 2025-06-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/57/setting-preferences.html 2025-07-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/h6cmTTTkng2Hg87L7H52rH7218 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qdRRk4sT255d3F255TL06GgR9R-295x.png Setting Preferences Customize Preferences to change the user interface to suit the way you want to work in Chief Architect. preferences Color theme contextual menu appearance edit handle toolbars file management minimum display size reset preferences button size undo auto save auto archive dialog size template my data folder user catalog system library default template sun angle crosshair cross hair marquee selection 303 2025-06-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/282/creating-a-terrain-elevation-reference-point.html 2025-06-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5p6xLNHm1T4qJNpq418Ng6dG7R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/0307bs3bk17TT8vq66ddqL63c8-295x.png Creating a Terrain Elevation Reference Point A Terrain Elevation Reference Point can be used to specify the exact elevation of your terrain at a specified location on your plan. 415 2025-06-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/279/how-chief-architect-stores-files.html 2025-06-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/63qqNLGd9s3bJ8JsFms46LcJdd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rq8npskNnJ1vJ2bqgphH7p6214-295x.png How Chief Architect Stores Files A comparison between Chief Architect Project Management and Traditional File Management 228 2025-06-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/76/quick-start-introduction.html 2021-02-04 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/GRJ5k3kRJn6g97sb1ckGd2bGNH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hR1q18b88s38x7R4xxJ9r69ddH-295x.jpg Quick Start Introduction Quick Start Training videos are designed to help you get started quickly. Before you begin, here’s a brief overview about Chief Architect. 206 2021-02-04 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/68/floor-plan-basics.html 2025-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/THT4ch2Tqn6hgF98hv5TnmvqbH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/34bTb27b7T57kNxr3dH4Rbb7H0-295x.JPG Floor Plan Basics The basics of creating floor plans – rooms, walls, ceiling heights, dimensions. room floor plan dimensions 938 2025-07-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/56/default-settings-summary.html 2020-11-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/J3kdppq0cT4x13dJsGd9564pq0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/0GH1dxHJnn0sn9Nmsmdn2hpq0d-295x.png Default Settings Summary Setting up defaults before beginning any project will improve your productivity and keep your project working smoothly. defaults dynamic 894 2020-11-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5488/dimensioning-basics.html 2022-05-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/NvxsgFJL7J14c8k50pxrhGc7qR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/N62hFRNhFg0h5LcF4L6RhNc9m8-295x.png Dimensioning Basics Dial in your project using the Temporary, Manual, and Automatic Dimension Tools. temporary dimension manual end to end angular interior point to point baseline running centerline center line tape measure story pole elevation NKBA national kitchen and bath 940 2022-05-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/9/navigating-camera-views.html 2025-07-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/728nhm4ps169187gNR3Rb8kL3R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Td4vvJsbRn6hs7nJGd8v1FTJrm-295x.png Navigating Camera Views Get the best camera views by becoming familiar with Perspective Camera Views and 3D movement tools. zooms zooming pans panning aerial view plan view 732 2025-07-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/67/door-window-basics.html 2024-05-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qHhqqpc76g3374F59hR5b0c4g8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/7v5m6LTRhn4bnG371n6kdLd1dm-295x.jpg Door & Window Basics The basics of doors and windows– placing, sizing, modifying, blocking (mulled units), shapes, dimensions, shower doors, doorways door window edit 826 2024-05-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10117/cabinet-basics.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/pcgvkRN2117pkNnJGNGJT7qJFH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/c5x1T5g18g5G1HqhxbsdGNL8qd-295x.jpg Cabinet Basics Learn how to place and edit cabinet size, box, doors, drawers, backsplashes, and materials in this video. backsplash material painter cabinet defaults fillers auto door appliances set as default 1334 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10118/manufacturer-cabinet-basics.html 2025-12-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2pGG92JhvT1c3Nn7r91RJnnmR0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/x040Hn29b96H1L8Lp1sTrxr16m-295x.JPG Manufacturer Cabinet Basics Apply manufacturer doors, drawers, moldings, wood species and finishes to cabinets. content replace from library bespoke custom cabinet material painter blend color with material schedule selection mode 845 2025-12-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/72/additional-floors-foundation-basics.html 2021-08-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1vL574LksJ5NT79vTqHr5LHm00 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/N9cJsgHFF53s7822k1h9s16g60-295x.PNG Additional Floors & Foundation Basics The basics of adding additional floors and building foundations in Chief Architect basement foundation floor 678 2021-08-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/71/stair-basics.html 2021-07-07 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/FdGGFLqHds1mJ2xqL5nhNFsg88 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/h4L0N17bkT213GLsqFTT2kk7gH-295x.jpg Stair Basics Introduction to Stairs - stair types, stair options, stairwells (open to below rooms), head room and stair railing styles. stairs stairwell stair head room 957 2021-07-07 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/73/framing-basics.html 2024-07-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/q2TGgxdnn54JG20GGhqx5mGJ90 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qG988RdF2J031687dm896F4dxm-295x.png Framing Basics Framing Basics in Chief Architect - automatic & manual framing, openings & headers, wall framing details, floor & roof framing, deck framing, trusses and framing layers / layer sets. framing roof deck truss layers wall framing rafter joist 1456 2024-07-01 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/55/deck-basics.html 2024-05-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8L3FFcR0s5159Hq0smv389rvc4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/dRRpv8k9G10k7NNL3J2420pNd8-295x.JPG Deck Basics When drawing a deck with the Deck Railing tool Chief Architect automatically assigns the Deck room type to the room. Decks landscaping patios porches [Linked to X16 sample plan] 1274 2024-05-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5447/roof-basics.html 2025-09-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/hqmHmFmHb133J7kdsgnTnTTqr4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/xFRRG9T92g0h30m2r6pbHGT35H-295x.jpg Roof Basics Learn how to create roofs in Chief Architect using the automatic build roof tool and how to use the manual roof tools to create and edit roof planes, change the wall properties for gable and hip roofs, learn about gambrel, shed and other roof styles. roofs planes baselines polylines ridge eave fascia custom edit 1298 2025-09-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/69/ceiling-basics.html 2020-05-06 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/LhsdJJ58ng4G18Jvkm94bgk9RR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/vH8pskk5hs5gJ78NJ2N2sc08bd-295x.jpg Ceiling Basics The basics of how ceiling work in Chief Architect – automatic ceilings, manual ceilings, vaulted ceilings, soffits, short or plant shelf ceilings. ceiling automatic manual ceiling plane vaulted cathedral plant shelf 618 2020-05-06 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/75/terrain-site-plan-basics.html 2021-08-06 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bkpsrx3mLJ4J757999m6JdG51r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/6h1nRbr1n16dk68G8qgnksJ5sr-295x.png Terrain & Site Plan Basics The basics of creating a terrain perimeter, sloping a lot, road tools, building pad height, terrain modifiers, terrain & retaining walls, setbacks and adding a north pointer. terrain setback slope lot road building pad elevation modifiers retaining wall north 771 2021-08-06 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/77/cad-basics.html 2023-05-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/nc4HLJT23g3J793GhprT34mmJm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rHrk6xhsHg7dnJkc2Jbmh1dh8d-295x.png 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. CAD line spline polyline rectangle arc segment edit handles rotate 702 2023-05-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/48/creating-layouts-and-construction-documents.html 2025-05-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/x62sc6Jpv12x57G1x891bvgRRm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Hsp330hxs55k18N7FrrJ92cr5m-295x.JPG Creating Layouts and Construction Documents Learn how to use the Layout tool to create your construction drawings by sending plans, cross-sections, and elevations to the layout at the proper scale. The template mentioned in this video can be found here: https://cloud.chiefarchitect.com/1/downloads/videos/412621735_LayoutTemplates.zip layouts construction documents blueprints page setup fit to sheet text send to layout 1854 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10199/productivity-tips-saved-plan-views.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Tv66cdGxhn3bq5grk97FHv5brm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/nHc6s8JghT3nG1Fh539kTvkb5r-295x.jpg Productivity Tips: Saved Plan Views One of the most productive tools you can use for construction drawings is Saved Plan Views. Learn how they work, how they interact with Layer and Default Sets, and how you can use them to significantly improve your workflow. In this live session, we will take questions about the process from the audience. Presented by Scott Harris, CKBD. [NKBA .1 CEU] [Recorded live stream 4-23-2020] Plan Views webinar layer sets default sets workflow layout Scott Harris nkba ceu 1554 2020-05-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/248/creating-templates-from-existing-plans.html 2020-05-11 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/b9F1Lr5hT53v33nL91Gvk0hpFr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/vF18215gHJ0J9Lc6snk6J4dTJr-295x.jpg Creating Templates from Existing Plans Use the Save As Template option to generate a template using the settings from an existing plan. template default 119 2020-05-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1/creating-a-layout-template.html 2025-07-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8mqR772dgJ3pqHLT74cNc8vpbr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/dnk8n1J5r910JG1km0gph4R5GH-295x.jpg Creating a Layout Template Set up your page size, title block and border and save your layout as a template to reuse when you start a new plan. Template Layout Blueprints Construction Documents macro macros page number 1022 2025-07-01 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/255/backup-and-revision-management.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5Hrhcg74rg2RTG06J8JmqLTh94 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/x6Rspxkpk90Rx4qmN550p04gLr-295x.jpg Backup and Revision Management Learn how to use the Backup Entire Plan and Backup Entire Project tools to create zipped folders containing your project. backup archive store storage revision revise restore compress compressed iteration options reiteration 419 2021-06-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5227/exporting-rescheck-data.html 2018-12-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/G1vxg3THH53rqJrrgvg2RrGkv0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/NNhnnFmnk92k517s2x1h67pThR-295x.png Exporting ResCheck Data Learn where to find the Energy data in Chief Architect and how to export that data to ResCheck. energy r factor u factor u-factor r-factor shgg solar heat gain coefficient 818 2018-10-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6120/file-management.html 2017-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/FkxNv89v0T3dNF3cnN6R6rvLqm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/6RkH6TNn5s4bxJNh5ck6H6mr24-295x.jpg File Management Learn about Chief Architect files and file structure as well as recommended saving practices. save store manage file archive autosave auto-save backup back-up back up 815 2017-06-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5403/user-interface-overview.html 2025-07-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Gx7h8R3bvs30gH4mL95JNq5qGm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/GxrgnR69ng1qJ3N4dc2v1xpgN8-295x.png User Interface Overview An overview of the user interface, highlighting the different regions user interface ui tools toolbars hotkeys zoom side windows library project browser menu palette 305 2025-07-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5487/drawing-and-placing-objects.html 2026-01-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1cdG7Gsbc577sH80g0x9bppsvH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/bHhdc52H5T4v14HL31dmxsJg1H-295x.png Drawing and Placing Objects This video covers the basic interface of Chief Architect, drawing, placing, and editing objects. drawing placing library interface mouse keyboard hotkey snap alternate behavior extension tangent select open 521 2026-01-09 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5215/working-with-multiple-views.html 2019-09-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vL832FnR0n2mT575vJ4mJkmk0R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/70FTnxLmRs225278mmdbnhvb9d-295x.jpg Working with Multiple Views Learn how to identify different view types, and how to arrange them to increase productivity. docking tile vertically tile horizontally split screen window windows tab tabs tabbed view views drawing space title bar interface 372 2019-09-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2/using-toolbars.html 2019-05-29 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/H3FLNqT3x96sTLphmp3x9R4ms0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/L20snrrJ995L78sL30pkhRFd0R-295x.jpg Using Toolbars Most of the frequently accessed tools are within easy reach in the toolbars. reset toolbars tools toolbars edit draw walls doors windows cabinets configurations child tool pallet drop down edit tools 439 2019-05-29 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5407/customizing-the-toolbars.html 2019-10-11 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/r5rgGsR62s6ksGFN10Hxp9vpJr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pv9cG29rpn5659rNLGbxc8cqkR-295x.jpg Customizing the Toolbars Add your most frequently used tools to your toolbars and arrange them as you want. toolbars tool bars tools custom customize buttons edit modify 458 2019-10-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5409/cursor-behaviors-and-crosshair-choices.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5409 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/7348851073c4a869a3e92cccad20471d_1-295x.jpg Cursor Behaviors and Crosshair Choices Your mouse cursor changes appearance to indicate different editing functions or tool selections. mouse cursor edit tools crosshair cross hair 286 2012-08-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5428/selecting-objects-with-the-mouse.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5428 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/ee0b8f7bc37243b98b4677d180b2a352_1-295x.jpg Selecting Objects with the Mouse Using the right or left mouse buttons to select objects in your plan mouse click right left 139 2013-01-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5415/the-plan-development-sequence.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5415 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/e08a99841f27824f27c5f752491e5ef4_1-295x.jpg The Plan Development Sequence Creating your project in the proper sequence is important for ease of completion and productivity. order method process plans layouts procedure sequence setup 214 2012-08-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1932/productivity-tips-using-and-assigning-hot-keys.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1932 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/ebdc478e4aa5558cd6f3f4bdfbb6f4ac_1-295x.jpg Productivity Tips - Using and Assigning Hot Keys Hot Keys, or keyboard shortcuts are an excellent way to improve your productivity when using Chief Architect. hotkey hot key keyboard shortcut short cut UGM 324 2015-08-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5302/active-layer-display-options-side-window.html 2024-05-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/v22d3g373s6gJ6mgcN36hRvhsR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/778sk6qvTs12TGpvRk3hxrFJm0-295x.png Active Layer Display Options Side Window Control layer display and properties for all your views with this side window. 248 2024-05-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/268/library-browser-overview.html 2023-05-19 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Hnb7sh78LJ07qGTdv7TqgFJH7m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gR6F6bm7hT2n5Fp93Gcn96NLGH-295x.png Library Browser Overview An overview of the features within the Library Browser side window. Library catalog content objects materials furniture paint fixtures appliances 513 2023-05-19 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/39/finding-and-placing-library-objects.html 2023-09-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/r4nGdr0m2J4psGs0gcgTkpF7hr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hd4L6vc2x92d10HqNcL270hccm-295x.png Finding and Placing Library Objects Chief Architect includes thousands of items you can use in your design project. libraries library searches searching objects placing items furniture furnish 367 2023-09-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1598/using-the-library-painter.html 2022-04-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/L6RL85hGhT3qT1c5kmTsGgxknR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/7k4phG39qg58cFRN7h9dTg5nG8-295x.jpg Using the Library Painter Replace objects in your project directly with something from the library using the Library Painter. 162 2022-04-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2421/saved-plan-views.html 2020-02-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/gdRHvrn4ks21q6RmFrk4p3qmnd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/phF8md9v7T6pn3mvTsFr976vH8-295x.jpg Saved Plan Views Saved Plan Views allows you to control Layer Sets, Defaults, Default Sets, current CAD Layer and Reference Displays. Using Saved Plan Views allows you to open multiple 2D plan views simultaneously, save the floor and zoom information and control the display of pony walls associated with the view. Saved Plan Views Layer Sets Defaults Default Sets current CAD Layer Reference Display 2D display pony walls open multiple 2D plan views simultaneously 917 2020-02-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2433/developing-saved-plan-views.html 2018-03-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HHp7THFT9T56c0Trk1Tq2Nr224 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/0c925gbTxn4gx50H5dNr53T4xH-295x.jpg Developing Saved Plan Views Savable, independent Plan Views display your model’s floor plans differently in plan, just as you intend to display them in your layout files for construction documents. saved plan views plan view project browser annotation layer layer set zoom active defaults 702 2018-03-01 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/53/plant-chooser.html 2021-08-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/ccv7m45x9s2s9994hHs7GkpJTr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/r8shvq1NRg4HN7LJ2vLb8nHFLm-295x.jpg Plant Chooser Find and learn about plants in Chief Architect with the Plant Chooser tool. plants flowers landscaping hardiness gardens garden beds 138 2021-08-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1922/adding-insertion-points-to-cad-blocks.html 2021-08-05 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xJmbLHNkGs1p1Gsmb0G1dRx0H8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/b396JsT13J5H30GFk14Rr29TN4-295x.jpg Adding Insertion Points to CAD Blocks Add an insertion point to your blocked details to make it easier to align in a cross section. CAD detail block point section 368 2021-08-05 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/276/using-the-space-planner.html 2024-07-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/v3v3m336qn4sq99q1v2bTb9v0m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mkG7G9Jxrs02n8k6kThcvpq5hm-295x.png Using the Space Planner Plan out the space with room boxes and with a simple button press convert them to walls. Space Planning bubble diagram draft 319 2024-07-10 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/252/centering-objects.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/b7HRmmbgGn4TxH7Gkgq7qr81b8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/2p9sFRgGRT0nn6psNrqnvG5Gbd-295x.png Centering Objects Use the Center Objects tool to center objects in a room, on an object, or between two points. 305 2021-01-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/302/multiple-copy.html 2021-03-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/cr730xmG4500q249p7h870s9bm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gb8nkJbk3n0hNG7gcnx8s76dRH-295x.png Multiple Copy The Multiple Copy edit button makes it easy to create regularly spaced or concentric copies of any object or group of objects. array angles quantities multiple copy copy copy interval 763 2021-03-09 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/303/using-the-break-tool.html 2020-07-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/gsqpLJb5Gg7Lq5m3r8gbqJrnT0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/H5qb7RNnbT3gN1sq97515gFp6m-295x.png Using the Break Tool The Add Break edit tool can be used to create two types of breaks: partial breaks and complete breaks. polylines break edit object parts break line 209 2020-07-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/254/using-construction-lines.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6TRpRr82s13p59k2NFg683187m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/dgsNmsgnJJ3xq1Rg7246spbkxm-295x.jpg Using Construction Lines Use Construction Lines to call out important locations within a Chief Architect plan. Callout Lines Grid 98 2021-05-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5429/positioning-and-resizing-objects-using-dimensions.html 2022-05-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6xvFR312952psHTrpqJp96TTv4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mxNJvNRm8g1Tq86pJ2bmg1sGLH-295x.png Positioning and Resizing Objects Using Dimensions You can place your walls in exact positions using dimensions. move walls dimensions type editing position precisely precise location. 421 2022-05-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2432/adding-watermarks.html 2018-08-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/x2ccG2Rgns7mJ7m3vddG37rvR4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/n6dv8H94nn1m98cRqv2cGgb10m-295x.jpg Adding Watermarks Create watermarks and display them on your work. Control location, size, angle, transparency, and include images in your watermark design. watermark not for construction do not duplicate disclaimer transparent image 647 2018-02-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/304/merging-polylines-that-overlap.html 2020-08-21 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/JNG6764HkJ59s8Td4ccNqhN5rd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Rdr7RHchbg33J002nn9p2G7kHr-295x.png Merging Polylines that Overlap Use the Polyline Union edit button to combine two or more closed polylines or solids into a single object. polylines overlap merge combine join union 201 2020-08-21 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/305/subtracting-polylines-that-overlap.html 2020-07-31 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/92dsGLmF4J223811T5NTgL6094 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/svb43L4nm957NJ8c41LqgTpH10-295x.png 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. polylines subtraction subtract subtracting overlap 221 2020-07-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/306/using-the-trim-and-extend-commands.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/q01nqF9k656Js7mbgG8206s16H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hkshb783bg3mk98FH0HHLJxk9r-295x.jpg 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. trim extend extend objects trim objects trim framing extend framing 146 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/267/using-the-point-to-point-move-tool.html 2023-03-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/pc1FnJH8FT0ps8sFpHsk0gpsv8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/66hF6kFngn2Hq5HxHF1hxJrNkm-295x.png Using the Point to Point Move tool The Point to Point move tool is useful for moving items into position precisely. 205 2023-03-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5307/using-the-object-eyedropper-and-painter.html 2022-12-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/THsJ388p4n5GcJxT6nvpFn6mbd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/1qHJmGLsv507397TrGbqp3v2g8-295x.png Using the Object Eyedropper and Painter Select one object and transfer properties from it to another object using the Object Painter. eyedropper object eyedropper object painter match properties 151 2022-12-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/247/using-style-palettes.html 2020-03-05 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/hG73gJkxJ94gTNskk5x2dnm7hH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hng0dn4FgJ7rg6mRLNxrs7pR7m-295x.jpg Using Style Palettes Use the Style Palette tool to change the properties of rooms, base, wall, and full height cabinets, custom countertops and backsplashes, Interior and exterior hinged doors, and windows all at once. paint options palette pallete pallet materials styles 536 2020-03-05 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10197/productivity-tips.html 2024-02-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1ddndphqH949sLL5TN165NL42d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/G2d6xNdTq55Gq7FhdLh85LG6m0-295x.png Productivity Tips Learn productivity tips and best practices, ranging from setting up your work environment and configuring tools to strategies for improving your efficiency and productivity: Work Environment Setup / Preferences, 2D / 3D Editing Tips, Hidden Gems & Client Sharing, Using Saved Plan Views [NKBA/NARI .1 CEU] [X15 Live Webinar Feb 2024] Power tools editing productivity tips tricks webinars Scott Harris nkba ceu 6916 2024-02-09 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/193/offsetting-the-reference-display.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Nrqv3Hv9ds2HNHRR7LbkcbF89H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/bvR0FLvm5g6HN0sm7N3xGG8J7R-295x.jpg Offsetting the Reference Display Offset the location of Referenced plans to create views for remodel or multi-structure plans. 119 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/37/color-chooser.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/GbFnRbcq9g7mT2G1d2Gqcb6b9d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/888vHm6vd17hcNbRT63kLspFr0-295x.png Color Chooser The Color Chooser allows you to select a color from a picture on your computer and use it in your plan. custom color colors chooser 230 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/264/displaying-coordinate-axes.html 2023-03-06 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qsk8g1RL9579188RN2J3Txb45d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Jgh5Fkq5bJ1554g7drGbnF2Lpm-295x.png Displaying Coordinate Axes Toggle the display of the axes and origin indicators in plan, camera, and elevation views. 270 2023-03-06 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/925/stretch-zones-and-planes.html 2023-09-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2hRcNLgGpg0hNGxTLsFHmp8cN4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/h1ndbmb2m17J1566G9J4smL8sm-295x.png Stretch Zones and Planes You can add stretch zones and stretch planes to symbol based objects to allow for correct resizing of the symbol. resize Open Symbol 465 2023-09-13 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5413/edit-behaviors.html 2019-12-04 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/c219v12vH51Ln9vHp6vxnRdRnr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Rqn5TGN2217cc7b4b121HGsrvr-295x.png Edit Behaviors There are 6 major edit behaviors you can use to quickly edit objects in different manners. edit behaviors fillet resize extend concentric edit object parts mouse cursor Alternate move resize concentric Fillet connect cad CAD segments Rotate 570 2019-05-29 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10096/designing-and-selling-with-3d-software.html 2021-09-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8mpd64qLgT6kN00dG9sp3h69x8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/v7GTN0hLkT3n55qg9R54Rn19NH-295x.jpg Designing and Selling with 3D Software A key element of design is providing your clients options. Learn some of the tips and tricks on how to productively create these options. In this live session, we will take questions about the process from the audience. Presented by Scott Harris, CKBD. [recorded live stream from event on 4/2/2020] 3D Design options style palette replace from library 3d models rendering webinars Scott Harris 2246 2021-09-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5225/importing-and-managing-pdf-and-picture-files.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/kxsN3Lq0dT0m9J0vnkqksrGpdd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/8rpF9x2c2s7bN89457hRF6Hmdr-295x.png Importing and Managing PDF and Picture Files Imported pictures and pdf files can be cropped, resized, and edited to use in your plan and layout files. trace floor plan trace image trace picture import floor plan import pdf crop image crop picture crop pdf edit picture edit image edit pdf save in plan 719 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/61/controlling-the-drawing-order-of-objects.html 2017-03-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xN0HdkRv4g5sgHJgTT4HHLT134 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Lvb5sRGdb95L96v60sgrL9sGm8-295x.jpg Controlling the Drawing Order of Objects Using the Draw Order tools, users can modify the order items draw in in plan views. draw order X9 172 2017-02-15 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1924/using-macros-in-object-labels.html 2021-09-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/cc4vJkdmHT6bnJ3s7b5kqdxqNm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/20p7Rb22F518T8sk9vLN0NsH18-295x.jpg Using Macros in Object Labels Using macros for object labels gives you flexibility in the label format and still keeps them accurate when items are resized. label macro 301 2021-09-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5/drawing-walls.html 2020-02-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/r2L6nH06Jn543G6ssmhRr9g48R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/h04rT23c3n0b37kdH2vTs7cFJH-295x.jpg Drawing Walls Draw walls using the exterior, interior, railing and foundation wall types. walls wall types drawing 674 2020-02-19 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5422/editing-walls.html 2020-07-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6Hkkdn8xq10R3529gLpJqq0Gb8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hc2rnvrbJJ7pg9q5T1Hb5rxqJm-295x.jpg Editing Walls Walls can be defined to have the exact materials and thicknesses they will be built with. walls editing define defaults drawing lengths 830 2020-07-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5230/railing-walls.html 2024-06-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/H7F09kLvsT5d1Lv3nnR6pb5d1R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/J77b39xm053rsJNddbrhdb9k00-295x.png Railing Walls Railings can have newels and balusters, panels, or be solid framing. Handrails, posts, and wall thickness are all customizable. rake wall railing pony wall fence masonry wall deck porch 922 2024-06-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5220/room-divider-wall-type.html 2021-12-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mRLgN13Lx935g84L2cx85k5drR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/37GL09JhHn4L70H1cvJr38JNqd-295x.png Room Divider Wall Type Use a Room Divider Wall to separate two areas for different floor and ceiling heights, different floor finishes, molding or wall coverings. sunken invisible divide separate 428 2021-12-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5312/interior-exterior-wall-defaults.html 2023-10-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/L1JdJc7s09685H7v6mqnHmb2qd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/xT591kphGs4r5JTnGFkdGrTpr0-295x.png Interior & Exterior Wall Defaults Specify default settings for both interior and exterior wall types 184 2023-10-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6122/foundation-and-bearing-walls.html 2023-05-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/H8h0T7g82539n8n52cHTvcRrFd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4G8Jb2n46T7mq743mxN4hqRR90-295x.png Foundation and Bearing Walls Specify which walls are bearing walls and use the Build Foundation dialog to create a variety of foundations. crawl space stem wall footing basement slab garage curb 394 2023-05-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2429/shower-wall-types.html 2024-04-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/g5gn5xrv4T525LbbqnxxrHgJRR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/s6k40Fp91s04c1v8Rv0Gb0d0v0-295x.JPG Shower Wall Types Create different shower wall styles using wall types, pony walls, and railings. pony wall railing pony wall glass shower panel stacked railing railing enclosure 571 2024-04-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2435/adjusting-pony-wall-display-in-plan-view.html 2019-07-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/k7ckmgRmh57x30c4qq7smxcs6R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/b5R5sLgGg95HqGJcnGk02kd8v0-295x.jpg Adjusting Pony Wall Display in Plan View Change how a pony wall displays in plan view as well as how openings in pony walls display. stacked wall halfwall half-wall half and half stacked brick skirt lower facade brick stone lower 220 2019-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/368/creating-a-dynamic-wall-legend.html 2019-05-29 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/m5xHq4gcbT12g7p9Ngc2k7bs3d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/x3k39kNmTJ1hg99x664Lxx6xpm-295x.png Creating a Dynamic Wall Legend Use the Wall Schedule tool to create a Wall Legend for all the walls in your plan. walls legends wall types wall legend cad detail 135 2019-05-29 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/825/create-wainscoting-using-cabinets.html 2023-04-04 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3kk5G7cH9T5HN24TH4N3F1bqJm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Txx158k315419Fv9NHsJ3b6qbH-295x.JPG Create Wainscoting Using Cabinets Place wainscoting from the Library in a room and learn how to make a custom wainscoting panel using cabinets wainscoting paneling chair rails rails moldings wall covering wainscot beadboard cabinets 383 2023-04-04 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/404/design-wainscoting-for-walls-and-stairways.html 2017-05-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1kFpG02GNn53k79b52FG2vcgHm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/675mg378L5649L56hcvHcFckdd-295x.PNG Design Wainscoting for Walls and Stairways Use 3D molding polylines and polyline solids to model custom recessed and raised panel wainscoting. 3d molding polyline solids wainscot raised panel recessed panel wall over paneling 980 2017-05-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5317/multiple-wall-framing-layers.html 2017-06-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/x2qhh179L104778T447Hp206k4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/N2p23bqL512Lc1xqg8s60gHR7H-295x.PNG Multiple Wall Framing Layers Create multiple framing layers in your walls and stagger or align the framing members on the desired stud spacing layout. multiple framing layers multiple wall layers frame framing wall frame wall framing stud stagger double R-40 sound proof 537 2017-06-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/40/wall-coverings.html 2021-04-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xxbr3pqJgT7LGNGh1sR26d3gG8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rbgrRNN46n3cq0TRp83HRFJx18-295x.jpg Wall Coverings Wallcovering can be used on individual walls or on whole rooms and can create a variety of styles. Wainscoting wallpaper materials borders 149 2021-04-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/261/offsetting-deck-railings.html 2023-06-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/NbFbGHGF8s5pN99b5H62T55mRd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/cHc70JG55n17s4v1ckhT5bh4vH-295x.png Offsetting Deck Railings Offset a railing so that the newels and balusters attach to the rim joist instead of sitting on top of a deck. 264 2023-06-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5454/creating-a-new-wall-type-with-a-new-material.html 2019-04-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8FJ2rsrc0T1TJNR6cmm9TskL08 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/HRd7Rk0phs5HG9q348m4dsk3q4-295x.PNG Creating a New Wall Type with a New Material You can create your own wall types or modify existing ones to create walls that reflect how you actually build them walls wall types materials main layer layers custom 653 2018-05-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/257/extend-siding-over-foundation-slab.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qN5sR2T5hT30n9bdG78FmJ40Fd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/bT017R1RRn1gqF1R3xvG5H25Gm-295x.png Extend Siding Over Foundation Slab Use wall settings to extend the siding and sheathing layers down over the foundation slab. 94 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5455/creating-pony-walls-for-above-grade-brick.html 2018-04-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HqmhH160617h91q0pRc6H2kT7R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rsbF309N753dcFq4N2hH76k8rr-295x.PNG Creating Pony Walls for Above Grade Brick Creating a stepped foundation to show brick on the above-grade portion of concrete foundation walls walls brick pony walls pony wall grade stepped foundation step foundation stepped half wall 632 2018-04-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/415/creating-wainscotting-using-railings.html 2023-04-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/403JmFgN1n65gNGFvk9scb6h5R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/vx1ngs3p2n0xg770gF37r17Lr0-295x.JPG Creating Wainscotting Using Railings Another way to create wainscot for walls is to utilize the railing tool. 777 2023-04-04 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/402/stepping-a-foundation.html 2023-03-29 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xdkNn3h1650L93c6qcN08Tms0d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Jkc99GN50T0Ts483mHNk2nR7kH-295x.PNG Stepping a Foundation Creating a stepped-foundation for a sloped lot stepped-foundation pony wall two different wall types walls on sloped lots wall break show upper wall show lower wall walkout basement 659 2023-03-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/133/using-the-niche-tool.html 2023-12-08 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3N3p3Txnq51nqFL4d7r3nRcx94 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/1h98T579vJ55JF8gT00p107pv8-295x.png Using the Niche Tool The Niche tool makes creating wall and shower niches easy with a single click. They are also totally customizable as well! Niche Shower Niche Wall Niche artwork in a niche arched niche premanufactured niche window pass-thru 535 2023-12-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1601/placing-bay-box-and-bow-windows.html 2022-07-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/x8qrh1hH590J105rgvn5nF1m60 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pmdF7gFL9s1RT664072Lh4p4nr-295x.png Placing Bay, Box, and Bow Windows Bay, box, and bow windows can be added to your project using their respective tools. bay window bow window box window window seat 252 2022-07-13 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1603/controlling-roofs-over-bay-box-bow-windows.html 2022-11-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/n5qmh67GpT7JTH6nJGsc342Rcr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/dFxF3963154JT0Fgkk2F9r14JH-295x.png Controlling Roofs Over Bay, Box, & Bow Windows Control how the roof builds over a bay, box or bow window by using the settings in the specification dialog. extend roof explode 193 2022-11-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1543/cabinet-door-window-labels.html 2021-11-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/27Lr70dxkn6bkFNkJ75Fn041R0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/k4R30rHh2g2237xbx74J085bvH-295x.jpg Cabinet, Door, & Window Labels Apply and edit labels to cabinets in plans and elevations label layers turn off cabinet labels cabinet nomenclature label nomenclature dynamic labels custom labels move labels callout labels label offset label color label font 308 2021-11-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5239/door-and-window-framing-controls.html 2023-05-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Rx3d4b1s21509LNR8LJrRG36p0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/HdhTbpR61J1T34JJ9514npN7R0-295x.png Door and Window Framing Controls Framing components for doors and windows can be specified in defaults and modified on an opening by opening basis where needed. Build Framing for selected wall header frame framing trimmer cripple jack king stud detail wall detail 677 2023-05-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1552/placing-an-apron-sink.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2mb7HR0NxT1Hk5Gc998d7g384m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/H891k8kvsn2ncNq7n89qHT6F9H-295x.jpg Placing an Apron Sink Apron sinks place as separate fixtures for cabinets and is separate from the cabinet as compared to an under-mount sink. cabinets apron sinks countertop 1185 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6086/modifying-cabinets.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vppH9xhH9T3TN4q3G863N7nHJH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/733dJTcNvJ21g5L2q6pm09vn2d-295x.jpg Modifying Cabinets How to create and modify cabinets in Chief Architect – manufacturer cabinets or custom cabinets How cabinets work create and modify cabinets base cabinets wall cabinets full cabinets manufacturer cabinets custom cabinets cabinet dialog crown molding molding offset cabinet light rail stacked moldings 1344 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1541/applying-materials-to-cabinets.html 2021-04-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/v47Gr1n3ms0kgFq49r5Jn21T18 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/k6NmnG4rRT6LN0Gg39J1G2FJk8-295x.jpg Applying Materials to Cabinets You can apply materials to cabinets by using the specification dialog, Material Painter, and Style Palettes. cabinet materials adjust material definition tool material eyedropper material painter plan materials material scoping cabinet components 648 2021-04-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1549/controlling-cabinet-boxes-for-framed-frameless-and-inset-styles.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1p2Tp8cJNT27kGpxG7bN7n94c4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/nGTL21h5R95cg21G84vFm1b7pr-295x.jpg Controlling Cabinet Boxes for Framed, Frameless, and Inset Styles Use the cabinet dialog to specify framed, frameless, traditional/full overlay, and inset types. box construction framed cabinets frameless cabinets cabinet face items Cabinet Box Styles 237 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1534/understanding-and-using-cabinet-defaults.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/76bpsr0ckT6n5G53h0L6FJxbs4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/0gR82h884n7L7HLsx7Jv3N85c4-295x.jpg Understanding and Using Cabinet Defaults Learn about cabinet defaults – what they are, how to define, how to import and how to set them so your cabinets have the look and style for your designs default specification cabinet setting template. specification defaults cabinet dynamic default set as default replace from library D wrench 477 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1537/corner-cabinets.html 2022-05-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/4GG9x73qT94gJ21xp706JrgxgR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/0c2Tk1J0rg2rsFs28x4560cR1r-295x.jpg Corner Cabinets Create Corner Cabinets - Diagonal, Pie, Bow and Blind blind corner cabinet lazy susan pie cabinet L cabinet diagonal cabinet corner cabinet curved corner cabinet bow corner cabinet rev-a-shelf 506 2022-05-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1604/designing-a-vanity-with-two-sinks.html 2022-08-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/NdFbvgcNpg0r13FpmN8Td8rb3d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/95brkkmNb14bq2N07x2v5G0NN4-295x.jpg Designing a Vanity with Two Sinks Using the cabinet tools and fixtures you can create a custom vanity with two sinks. bath vanity double vanity vanity two sinks double sinks cabinet feet 1275 2022-08-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1538/special-shaped-cabinets.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/52bTT9vxmJ1TN0n0x2GJqnk658 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/GcsRc5bccT3gN1s5NJ03L7nb68-295x.jpg Special Shaped Cabinets Create cabinet styles with special shapes - angled, bow, radius, peninsula, corner and curved. cabinet custom bullnose angle arch arc rounded end cabinet corner lazy susan specification 137 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/258/adding-cabinet-pilasters.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mN16L1FNL53HG6FJmnhkbdm95m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/ss5HTvkNms5mT9bxkmRx082rb8-295x.jpg Adding Cabinet Pilasters Add pilasters through the Cabinet Specification. 157 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1596/editing-cabinet-face-frames-and-adjusting-reveals.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/b9Rc7s9g997p3HRFqR780T20Rr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/8Tmm6dGNs90677sFkq22pJ30Nm-295x.jpg Editing Cabinet Face Frames and Adjusting Reveals Control the cabinet face frames and control the reveal for full overlay and traditional overlay cabinet types. Rail stile reveal box face frameless 218 2021-04-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1550/adding-moldings-to-cabinets.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Jsnd5Hcmds2RNJsq4H68TNb9cm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/p8nh3dRk9n26746L7rp3T0L4J0-295x.png Adding Moldings to Cabinets Adding Crown Molding, Base Moldings and Countertop Edge Profile Moldings to Cabinets Crown Molding Shoe Molding Countertop Edge Profile Molding stacked moldings 530 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1594/extending-cabinet-stiles.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qpF6gc5ddJ37q43hFHHcb3JxRR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/m2NnGRv5pn4pq7GRHsvb54RFL8-295x.jpg Extending Cabinet Stiles Use the Extend Stile settings in the Cabinet Specification dialog to extend the cabinet stile to the wall. face frame framed cabinet extend stile 114 2021-04-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1595/dimensioning-cabinet-face-items-and-openings.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2d88699sFs12s4phkmNGqLcgJr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/b72Nsb2smg77J69gJmH9r4kpH0-295x.jpg Dimensioning Cabinet Face Items and Openings Set up a custom dimension default to locate cabinet face items or openings in an elevation view. door drawer opening measure dimension 472 2021-04-21 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1944/creating-kitchen-island-elevations.html 2021-11-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HTxR4RdGnJ47q8gTvspbF7T0Jr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/49k32vg4vn4FgJm6TN10x3r2F8-295x.jpg Creating Kitchen Island Elevations Create Back Clipped Wall Elevation and control the display of the camera callout in Plan View Back Clipped Wall Elevation plan display of the camera callouts island elevations Tradition Ellen Kitchen Project 512 2021-11-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1540/adding-cabinet-hardware.html 2022-04-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/7Tgq0b1Tms7337T1Rdp4m80gdm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hRv0rhkNbT7696h3gR2r98Fkpm-295x.png Adding Cabinet Hardware Adding Cabinet Hardware for doors, drawers and hinges Cabinet Hardware door hardware drawer hardware cabinet hinges replace from library multiple door styles hardware 351 2022-04-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/65/applying-different-door-styles-and-hardware-on-a-single-cabinet.html 2022-04-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/k4gRhF0s4501G33J29gRbhs9nm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3n6Nrq4NFT5n73F6v841nm0TxH-295x.jpg Applying Different Door Styles and Hardware on a Single Cabinet Use the Appliance/Door/Drawer option on the Front panel of the Cabinet Specification to apply different door and hardware styles to your cabinet. hardware cabinet doors drawers handles pulls knobs Multiple cabinet doors styles Multiple cabinet hardware styles two different cabinet doors 259 2022-04-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5532/creating-a-custom-cabinet-door.html 2022-09-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/J2rLH102c17dG0LrnGnFhxvqgr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/L9FxFR6h5965783G5qHpxb98qm-295x.png Creating a Custom Cabinet Door Basic steps to creating a parametric custom cabinet door and storing in your library cabinet door custom 1244 2022-09-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/9865/creating-custom-cabinet-hardware.html 2019-02-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/c8cvG6HqR97gn644rH4hxbsF3m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/msLTkmq55s7H9Gb5p8mT3p65dm-295x.jpg Creating Custom Cabinet Hardware Custom cabinet hardware can be created using moldings that have been converted into a symbol. Create Custom Cabinet Hardware convert line to molding profile Convert to Symbol add to Library Place Symbol resize symbol with stretch planes different sized cabinet hardware 531 2019-02-04 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2436/how-to-create-refrigerator-panels.html 2019-10-11 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5bvLrTN98n013845rHFkvJhh48 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/h31dxd6xFJ37J3kJvvFd29gcr4-295x.jpg How to Create Refrigerator Panels Watch the 3 ways to create Refrigerator Panels: End Panel, Front Panel with Cabinet, Front Panel hybrid with Fridge and custom handles Refrigerator Panels End Panel fridge Front Panel full height Cabinet for refrigerator custom refrigerator handles 958 2019-02-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/824/creating-an-angled-corner-range.html 2023-03-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/180hFgcdGg7rkFd9ch6mndRcFH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/L6m9N440496q3N11v2NrnnrmF8-295x.jpg Creating an Angled Corner Range This video teaches you how to place a range and cabinets in a corner, angled at 45° . cabinets range kitchens point to point point-to-point corner angled 353 2023-03-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10209/kitchen-islands-making-the-social-island.html 2020-06-19 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qqkmpsNpr57379rqJ9G2d31GgH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/H5v7npv7k928nJgm6hJkd0kFsr-295x.JPG Kitchen Islands: Making the "Social Island" The Kitchen Islands seminar will use the "Social Island" project to demonstrate some of the more unique design tools available in Chief Architect. Starting with a basic kitchen island, we will transform it into a Social Island large enough for social distancing. 5072 2020-06-19 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2428/adding-accessories-to-the-backs-of-cabinet-doors-and-drawers.html 2018-01-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mGx118N8nJ1Rg34rgvb568bHmd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/k9cHJhJpkn613LFmkTp511HTcR-295x.jpg Adding Accessories to the Backs of Cabinet Doors and Drawers Some items in the library, Rev-a-Shelf items for example, are meant to be added to the back of a cabinet door or drawer panel. Use the Cabinet Specification to add these items. rev-a-shelf rev a shelf revashelf pull out bin pullout door storage hamper laxy susan basket 342 2018-01-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/90/creating-a-radiator-cover.html 2019-04-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bG209Lqd8n10n3J888FpJ5hNs8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/nJcRbd31r11h75G6qHkN7qGg5d-295x.jpg Creating a Radiator Cover Customize a cabinet in order to make a radiator cover. radiator cabinet cover custom cabinet 459 2019-04-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10213/kitchen-remodeling-designing-3d-visualization.html 2025-12-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6k70dvgR9n055LGk00dJJvp7p8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/F885JFqv4T50q6b2T158Lxd8Nr-295x.jpg Kitchen Remodeling: Designing & 3D Visualization This kitchen remodeling session begins with the as‑built plan and transforms the space into a large open kitchen for the client. We will review the as-built overlay in 2D and 3D and use Chief Architect's design tools for the new kitchen. [NKBA .1 CEU] Sample plan located at: https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/27078-free-webinar-kitchen-remodeling-ceu-credits/ 7-16-2020 nkba ceu 5260 2020-07-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2440/creating-custom-countertops.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/LbLrx3HNn91hNHk2J40qJRJmFR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/04gdkxhTcg1dsJ6bsk52Hck15d-295x.png Creating Custom Countertops Custom Countertops allow for more flexibility than automatic countertops. Automatic Countertop Settings Generating customer Countertops Manually Drawing Countertops Shaped Countertops waterfall Countertops Countertop Holes Countertop Cutouts Countertop Edge Profiles Countertop Materials 331 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/197/creating-a-custom-countertop-with-a-live-edge.html 2021-12-06 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/32qrFsg79T3rg328bL8Lpgdkdd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/TxTq8m0Jgg6dN46n6FG32pkdqH-295x.png Creating a Custom Countertop with a Live Edge The Revision Cloud tool quickly creates an organic shape that can be converted to a custom countertop, then apply a 3d Molding for further realism. live edge wood slab slab countertop counter board 187 2021-12-06 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6152/how-to-create-a-countertop-plan.html 2018-03-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/db83hbqT353HxL2kqx0br2Nrcm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/csbx9pqbhT45cF8rTL9F0h16Nm-295x.png How to Create a Countertop Plan If you want produce a countertop plan, you can create a counter layer set to isolate the counters. Countertop Plan counter layout generate custom countertops 499 2018-03-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10125/creating-a-bathtub-platform.html 2020-03-31 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/b8s6hHnbd909q967bs7g4sH5NR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mh9TRN83J55F3FFFvkgd2pT3c8-295x.JPG Creating a Bathtub Platform Place a Bathtub and create a custom tub platform using the custom countertop tool Countertop Edge Profile line to arc break line 671 2020-03-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/35/interior-soffits.html 2021-07-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/c9dcr11pNn7hg82LNg37HrbFpH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/L6Fcsn13sT7G3HcLx2G70qGvqr-295x.jpg Interior Soffits Learn how soffits can be placed above wall cabinets and other soffit settings. soffits cabinets 360 2021-03-09 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/820/creating-a-closet-storage-system.html 2023-03-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xh7164b5155138H7kN89HqJHsR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/kLnqhkRc791n301FFpbx8n71sH-295x.jpg Creating a Closet Storage System Create custom storage solutions using partitions, shelves and cabinets. cabinets partitions closets storage shelf shelves rods 848 2023-03-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/827/cabinet-end-and-back-panels.html 2021-12-06 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/kR6GH8rTN919NNc42mRq7kTR2d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/JgLkTJdrJ13q1LT0R13mknnc7H-295x.jpg Cabinet End and Back Panels How to place Cabinet Panels on the side or back of a cabinet inset cabinet panels side panels cabinet back panels customizing cabinet sides placing cabinet doors from the library 502 2021-12-06 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10123/wall-blocking-for-cabinets.html 2024-05-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Tn1FqR4Gb924x2mv27JTg9hkdr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/129Tphhqdn5G9F3p43mgpnqrLH-295x.PNG Wall Blocking for Cabinets Use the wall bridging tool to create a framing member for kitchen wall cabinets. blocking bridging cabinet framing 584 2023-12-15 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/33/adding-kitchen-islands-to-the-library.html 2019-05-29 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/x5sn4364dJ251H9Lc90gn2gHcr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/ppb7xG7qRn1Hq57kgx44G5pdr8-295x.png Adding Kitchen Islands to the Library Group cabinets in architectural blocks to easily move kitchen islands and other multi-cabinet groups. cabinets cupboards kitchens islands countertops architectural blocks specification architectural block add to library cabinet cabinets island replace from library Manual Dimension End to end dimensions backclipped wall elevation 768 2019-05-29 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1945/floor-plan-line-weights-fills-and-space-planning-indicators.html 2022-09-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/dT6JdRxnds2dT478dNg44qbGbd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pn7Rmk33k1693Hhg60kggJqqR8-295x.png 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. Fill Style for cabinets Plan View Adjust Line Weights CAD Detailing for kitchens space planning blocks in plan Tradition Ellen Kitchen Project 612 2022-09-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10150/creating-custom-objects-molding-polyline-hood-symbol.html 2020-01-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/10150 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/433bba219270213dc9ff49eadb4be5b2_1-295x.jpg Creating Custom Objects: Molding Polyline Hood Symbol Leverage CAD Tools and Chief’s molding tools to create custom 3D objects. Draw a section view profile for your object and then extrude it into a custom size and shape using the molding functionality. symbols kitchen custom cabinets panels convert hood polyline custom hood 496 2016-06-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10151/creating-custom-objects-polyline-solid-hood-symbol.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/10151 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/e925daf597055580bdd3a5939abe345d_1-295x.jpg Creating Custom Objects: Polyline Solid Hood Symbol Learn to create a custom kitchen’s Ventilation Hood with inset panels. We’ll use the Polyline Solid and Molding Line tools to create a unique 3D object. Draw in Elevation Views, create holes in polylines, make custom shapes by editing the CAD in 2D. symbols kitchen custom cabinets panels convert 712 2016-06-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/318/dropping-a-floor-and-raising-the-ceiling-of-a-room.html 2022-09-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Gd0J5vrRGg3RT2RJ27GFb7Rdq8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mmkshxr8pn1F16510NF94cJn6r-295x.png Dropping a Floor and Raising the Ceiling of a Room Use the settings in the Room Specification dialog to set floor and ceiling heights. ceilings floors drop floor drop ceiling drop lower floor lower ceiling raise floor raise ceiling 431 2022-09-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/41/custom-flooring.html 2021-08-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vvJ5RG36h95p3F2hp3hkNJ5FN8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/NqLqk39kkg4c15RLhsxkmRdFT4-295x.png Custom Flooring In your designs you may want to divide a room using different floor materials. room definition invisible walls flooring floors open floor plan 509 2021-08-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/320/brick-ledge-foundations.html 2022-06-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/rsxsvk69Fs3gT1HhvsFdgqdm40 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3qd968dGkT5sN96rdGcrbpG79d-295x.jpg Brick Ledge Foundations Create a brick ledge for a slab foundation, crawlspace or full height foundation Brick ledge stem wall pier foundation slab foundation crawlspace foundation full height foundation pony wall 248 2022-06-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/315/setting-platform-depths-by-floor-or-by-area.html 2021-12-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xFqG49TNG12LT52v031NGvnk4H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/J36kLkLG2g24c54s4r4TNJ7nrH-295x.jpg Setting Platform Depths - by Floor or by Area You can specify the thickness and framing materials used to construct floor and ceiling platforms on a floor-by-floor basis in the Framing Defaults dialog. platforms platform depth 389 2021-12-10 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5202/creating-floor-platforms-that-hang-inside-walls.html 2021-09-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/01Lxpkg94J2cx33s7LHvH4JhHd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gqgb8h1Gbn3Hs92gT8Rgx8H44R-295x.jpg Creating Floor Platforms that Hang inside Walls Set Wall defaults to allow the floor platforms to hang from a ledger. hung platform hung joist lowered ledger 359 2021-09-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/54/creating-a-porch.html 2022-02-07 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/7sNvsc1R4g75NGT3vb3GLcv5F4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/40h0JH84Hn0dsGrRmGm0J5H0Tm-295x.png Creating a Porch Drawing a porch is as simple as drawing a room. patios exterior rooms porches decks courtyard landscaping 485 2022-02-07 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/62/creating-custom-room-types.html 2017-03-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HhH9Lc3gd54nq6F9LHbcHq8n10 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/G25h20dvh9053Lxpsmn9g8k07R-295x.jpg Creating Custom Room Types You can create custom room types and assign those room types specific attributes. room room type type room name name X9 187 2017-02-16 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/51/creating-a-walkout-basement.html 2021-07-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HkJ8xhF3J969s0R25NG0mpg3Rr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/m9vvxT3R391skHv8ds6sm8hq0d-295x.jpg Creating a Walkout Basement Learn how to adjust terrain for a walk out basement in this video. elevation lines elevation regions walkout basements terrain landscaping 488 2021-07-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/11078/basement-design-process.html 2022-10-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1rbJTFpTvg065GvnpFhcr2kgnH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/6GvhRd6pkT1RNG98bkpqdmL9p0-295x.png Basement Design Process Basement design tips and tricks in Chief Architect 3405 2022-10-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/321/crawlspace-foundation-with-framed-bearing-wall.html 2023-03-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/T2xpbshkq9331GHLL97c1hqppr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qh8TnJ9xxs0x53c4g2vJH5b3Lm-295x.JPG Crawlspace Foundation with Framed Bearing Wall Place a bearing wall in the crawlspace of the foundation and frame it using these instructions. foundations crawl space crawlspace bearing bearing wall 541 2023-03-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/314/cutting-a-hole-in-a-floor-platform.html 2022-04-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/NqN8qmpp891qs4bFk8pT4sJ268 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hH545g5THJ22n26kdmpkkNv1xR-295x.jpg Cutting a Hole in a Floor Platform Use the Hole in Floor Platform tool to cut an opening in the floor platform. hole platforms hole in floor platform 380 2022-04-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/93/creating-basements-with-furred-walls.html 2019-09-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1vs8g7cHg16qk2vJpRxRpr89k0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/s8Tnc2qcxg23sNJp8qk1JgRxR4-295x.JPG Creating Basements with Furred Walls Learn how to model a basement foundation with a custom furred wall type. Two ways to support the floor platform above are also demonstrated. Basement Furred Walls hung floor platform stacked floor platform furred walls mixed foundations center footing 705 2019-09-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/322/creating-a-split-level-structure.html 2024-05-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/hr7qcFrTRn0dcNp7GNnp2TccGd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/dN7x2NJpT10017Gk4nJHFTbHrH-295x.jpg Creating a Split Level Structure A split level, or tri-level, structure is a building where the floor level in one part of the plan is located approximately half way between the floor and ceiling levels of another part of the plan. split split level split-level split entry split foundation foundations tri-level bi-level staggered floor side split back split 620 2024-05-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/323/creating-a-split-entry.html 2020-01-07 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/7x7mskJcq155x397ddm0cGx0Lr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rLLxr15xFn0G164361d69qL2Gd-295x.jpg Creating a Split Entry A split level entry, or divided entry, is characterized by an entry door that opens onto a landing positioned half way between the basement floor and first floor levels. split split level split-level split entry split foundation foundations tri-level bi-level staggered floor side split back split divided entry 990 2020-01-07 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5452/stair-landings.html 2021-07-08 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/TJ8hqb84d12FNF72s9bk3pNr8H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/193sGTvcHn1d71v21847vN8Gnm-295x.png Stair Landings There are several methods to create landings to join multiple stair segments together. stairs landings railings 369 2021-07-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/409/detailing-stair-headroom.html 2021-07-08 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/v4THR049g532k69g9qv9Gbpb40 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gJqsvbcrq96TG6d7sG9n074Lg0-295x.jpg Detailing Stair Headroom The Back Clipped Cross Section tool can be used to create a section view of your stairs to verify and detail the headroom space. 304 2021-07-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/381/display-newels-balusters-railings-and-stair-breaklines-in-plan-view.html 2021-07-08 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/n8dH44R7G54Fk68vxvcc0G8HbR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hckcpcb3c11qcGqkq5T4xhbpLH-295x.png Display Newels, Balusters, Railings and Stair Breaklines in Plan view Display Newels / Balusters / Hand Railings in the Staircase or Wall Railing in floor plan view. Display the Stair Breakline in plan view. stairs staircase newels balusters show newels in floor plan show balusters in floor plan Stair Breakline handrail transparency 288 2021-07-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/392/aligning-stairs-across-floors.html 2021-07-08 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/N0rG06k96J6F1Hq0kpx6hvLq2R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/vLTNc1Tsv57d50x5v7dsmN36H4-295x.JPG Aligning Stairs Across Floors How to Align Stairs Across Floors using Copy/Paste Hold Position and the floor Reference Display from the floor below or above Aligning Stairs Copy Paste Hold Position floor Reference Display for stairs / walls 335 2021-07-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/406/adding-glass-or-cable-rail-panels-to-stairs.html 2021-07-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/g8q24H0xmg5m3Gp4cgLcdG1H1d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/7sh5N230hT3137pcp4dgGhq9vm-295x.jpg Adding Glass or Cable Rail Panels to Stairs Apply glass or cable panels to your stair case using the Stair Specification dialog or using the Replace From Library function. glass railing cable railing panels panel replace exchange swap Stairs Designing Stairs Glass Stair Railing Glass Rail Panel Glass Stairs Stair Rails Designing Glass Stair Rail Panel Glass Rails Cable Rails Cable Stair Rail Panels Cable Stair Cable Stairs stair panels stair panel stair rail panels staircase rail panel 224 2021-07-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/262/offsetting-stair-railings.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/34FTmRb4q154G9qnrdRnpd9dd4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/T0kgG8TJT50kn3xL3F4k05FRmm-295x.png Offsetting Stair Railings Adjust these settings in the stair specification dialog to move the railing in relation to the stair. 134 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/410/creating-deck-stairs-with-mitered-corners.html 2021-07-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/m7x8NN8TTn36c8H2vGpGHR7qqR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/NNn70k59s94vT1sTgLkTnd8HT8-295x.jpg Creating Deck Stairs with Mitered Corners Create stairs going from a deck platform down to the terrain using the Draw Stairs tool and wrap them around the corners of the deck using the Allow Wrap setting. miter wrap deck exterior stairs open riser closed riser concrete stair masonry stair 259 2021-07-13 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/390/stair-wall-options-partial-railing-wall-under-stairs-stairwell.html 2021-06-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3g18h81rrJ5v1F7p1vdr3HT9gH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3vkRq5dmbs48kJxr2TRR4TsgFm-295x.jpg Stair Wall Options: Partial Railing, Wall under Stairs, Stairwell Wall and Railing Options for stairs for a partial wall and railings, walls that are cut by stairs and walls on the outside of stairs Stair Wall Options: Partial Railing Wall under Stairs wall over stairs railing butts wall Stairwell wall cut by stairs split wall split railing 245 2021-06-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/375/stair-tread-depth-automatic-treads-lock-treads-and-set-stair-heights.html 2021-07-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/hdmLv8Tn3T1gk49gg9780vx2xd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/07GxvLx9k170nHbr95hdTq96gm-295x.jpg Stair Tread Depth, Automatic Treads, Lock Treads and Set Stair Heights Understand how to use the advanced stair settings to lock the Number of Stair Treads and specify the Stair Riser heights stairs staircase treads tread width tread depth lock retain treads retain number of treads automatic stair heights riser heights 187 2021-07-13 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/379/customizing-stair-landing-shapes.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/379 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/c1f58bb33f9f9b23e66182576cb8ca06_1-295x.jpg Customizing Stair Landing Shapes Landings can be edited like other closed polyline-based objects to create custom shapes. landings landing shape stairs staircase stair landing 420 2012-12-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/394/creating-winder-stairs.html 2021-08-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bFvbkqdxn558N482m6Gd4mN3dR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4n25m20dRJ45J25pk0cn2F4h1H-295x.png Creating Winder Stairs Creating a Winder staircase against two walls, enclosing the staircase and drawing walls for the winders to attach winders stairs staircase enclose stairs curved stairs 610 2021-08-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/271/adding-stair-fittings.html 2024-02-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1hH9sFN20g4Fx98hgpx1v1qTFd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/vk1nTb9xq50rs3pG8k70vHghN0-295x.png Adding Stair Fittings Create a custom starter tread and add a turn out with extra balusters to the bottom of a staircase. Volute turnout starter tread flare 769 2024-02-09 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/198/creating-an-escalator.html 2021-12-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/R470qrpL3n17c3rR5pqk4586x4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/R0bv87H71s4gJLxn675sq3nN0r-295x.png Creating an Escalator An example on how to use the Escalator Bonus Catalog. escalator stairs commercial 375 2021-12-01 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/388/drawing-curved-stairs.html 2021-07-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/ccT6GcH7dJ5TsN3L7cpdLb7kL0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hn9dNJc0n56Ts6743Th7c5c8Tr-295x.jpg Drawing Curved Stairs Curved Stairs can be created using the curved stair tool, converting straight stairs to curved or by drawing straight stairs next to a curved wall or by Aligning Curved Stairs to Fit a Curved Wall stairs staircase curved stairs curved staircase angled stairs stairs staircase curved stairs curved staircase arc center point to point show arc centers and ends arc ends 262 2021-07-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/43/electrical-objects.html 2021-07-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/4gs218np4J6Rx659nmHb4rqNdd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pp5s9dmHnJ73JF1pN5n4s47ghm-295x.png Electrical Objects Easily place electrical fixtures using toolbar buttons. defaults electrical lights outlets connections 597 2021-07-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5475/placing-electrical-symbols-and-circuits.html 2024-05-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vHkx62Gk5n5R3F44r3pn4q59k0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/RmHGxTrnbJ0vN9pNLGNm1qRcsr-295x.png Placing Electrical Symbols and Circuits The electrical tools include receptacles, switches and light fixtures as well as an electrical connection tool. electrical switch recepticle outlet lights fixtures wiring circuit receptacle connect electrical sconce pendant light auto place outlets 110v 220v fixture 698 2024-05-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10157/creating-hvac-ductwork.html 2021-11-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6pJGHx7r4g1kTJ4NLnk1q60vx8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/F30h8k2Tr13830bNRx994q560d-295x.png Creating HVAC Ductwork Our Spiral Ducting catalog contains molding profiles and symbols that can be used to create HVAC ducting. duct ducts hvac ventilation heating vents 826 2021-11-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5426/creating-automatic-exterior-dimensions.html 2025-11-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/p36bx9px0n7m38JF4qH9kxFGkd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/dbg3pcHLNn53x68nvdL81k9nNr-295x.jpg Creating Automatic Exterior Dimensions With a single click you can generate exterior dimensions for your entire plan. dimensions automatic exterior locate measure 490 2025-11-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/506/dimensioning-kitchens-baths-other-rooms-using-auto-room-dimensions.html 2022-05-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/rRG4TGbNLJ5395TFkbsk65NnrR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/r1qJN9Rr556b19Jm1x8ns930Lm-295x.png Dimensioning Kitchens, Baths, & Other Rooms Using Auto Room Dimensions Use the Auto Room Dimensions tool to create dimensions following different defaults for different plan views. NKBA overall measure 355 2022-05-09 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5430/using-the-manual-dimension-tools.html 2022-04-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/JgGs3kRbN13Fq12dgmbJFs5mTd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/FTvJ37b0ps4Nc7c61x92LmN6rm-295x.png Using the Manual Dimension Tools You can create dimensions manually using a variety of different dimension tools. dimensions end-to-end end to end interior angular tape measure tools distance cummulative running baseline manual 389 2022-04-13 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/274/creating-dimensions-in-3d.html 2024-06-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/T0xsRxpqpT6gkH5nc5JpNn8r9d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/p0NThHpg2s6scJHxvp8GRmLJ44-295x.jpg Creating Dimensions in 3D Drawing dimensions in 3D is similar to how dimensions are drawn in plan. 970 2024-06-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5432/editing-dimensions-and-extension-lines.html 2022-05-06 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6251Jg3LgJ1vJHss45h77m74q8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/kGgJG2RpL105q9hb9T6kFLhg3H-295x.png Editing Dimensions and Extension Lines The location and appearance of your dimension lines and text can be easily edited. dimensions text location offset extensions lines 378 2022-05-06 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/128/dimensioning-wall-elevations.html 2023-10-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vcxGGN7mv95x917h2bRT3d9x5R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/NmxTLRqm5T30kL04g917sNm8Rm-295x.jpg Dimensioning Wall Elevations The Manual Dimension tools as well as Auto Elevation tools can be used to dimension wall elevations for kitchen and bath views. end to end point to point NKBA kitchen bath interior dimension 645 2023-09-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/127/dimensioning-cross-sections-elevations.html 2020-01-07 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/F3pFT7dJp113cL0pN29TT6JJp4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3J3nTm2LJg17956m08dG28NRH8-295x.jpg Dimensioning Cross Sections & Elevations You can use Manual Dimension, Automatic Elevation Dimensions or Auto Story Pole Dimension tools to dimension your exterior elevation and cross section views. Manual dimension story pole elevation cross section backclipped back clipped annotation 634 2020-01-07 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/92/using-the-automatic-interior-and-automatic-nkba-dimension-tools-in-x13-and-prior.html 2022-05-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3L153x9qx950n90NJ7hc4vqLF4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/8THJ3v4xFg1mN0Rg1G1d42qgdH-295x.png Using The Automatic Interior and Automatic NKBA Dimension Tools in X13 and Prior Learn how to use the Auto Interior, Auto NKBA, Auto Elevation and Auto NKBA Elevation Dimension tools. elevation nkba kitchens baths interior dimension 552 2019-09-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5204/framing-individual-objects.html 2021-11-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5pTnrJJhq93ngLRxc5RG1n8cqR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/sb6R6m9H8n6LgFFxH3p12g73xm-295x.jpg Framing Individual Objects Generate framing for selected objects without modifying others using the "Build Framing for Selected Objects" edit tool. framing wall roof stud retain wall framing group framing group 227 2021-11-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/335/using-a-framing-reference.html 2024-05-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6g788LHvF949sGv72v4b9bTsq8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Lv5p1c7p4T68gG50qrTFT3Gg2R-295x.png Using a Framing Reference Framing Reference Markers are reference points that specify how to lay out automatically-produced framing. frame framing reference framing reference markers markers 421 2024-05-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/337/mitering-framing.html 2021-11-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Rkms4FgHRT3r13gG5qn7943v34 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/N6g4rq51GT471JLk5Ngg96m17m-295x.jpg Mitering Framing Mitered joints can be created using the Miter and Join edit tools. miter mitering frame framing joints fillet join merge connect framing angled end angled framing edges mitered joints extend lap 114 2021-11-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/30/cost-estimating-using-structural-member-reporting.html 2023-04-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6xsvhg0x4T56GJL4H3sv394cr0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/c0HLg1bp9J0h3Lb3p55kr59T8d-295x.png Cost Estimating Using Structural Member Reporting The Structural Member Reporting tool can save board sizes as well as pricing. costs materials lists calculates prices 777 2023-04-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/501/framing-wall-corners-and-intersections.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5796F13nn12G78c2qJNNRc1cJ4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4xTn4vGgLn7Hc1xF6xhNcd5mk4-295x.png Framing Wall Corners and Intersections Set the default for how all wall corner intersections frame, then modify individual ones as desired. wall corner wall intersection  corner corner stud stud frame framing wall frame wall framing angle slant elbow 391 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/336/adding-blocking-and-bracing.html 2017-08-04 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/k2G1Tck48s67TL7cHrrpR56Lb8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/vc6JsphkJn3LxH0m3bsTpqq1pd-295x.PNG Adding Blocking and Bracing Roof, wall, and joist blocking can be drawn manually. frame framing blocking bracing in line stagger cross bridging roof blocking wall blocking joist blocking bridging 471 2017-08-04 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/334/controlling-wall-stud-spacing-and-materials.html 2021-11-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/srhpHL37dJ6NGHLqH72vcRRkJ8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/x570r53q2s3RcHgJ2cT4p9hRd4-295x.jpg Controlling Wall Stud Spacing and Materials The Framing material type can be used to calculate stick framing quantities when assigned to the Main Layer of a wall type definition. frame framing stud spacing studs framing material 251 2021-11-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5304/wall-framing-labels.html 2021-11-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/k1Gbrkx2JJ64g0x0x86LRF21c4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/2FLkRLF5vs525GgGmnrRGm8qkr-295x.jpg Wall Framing Labels Use the Specifications to change the wall labels that correspond to the matching wall detail. wall framing stud detail framing detail label 225 2021-11-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/333/framing-attic-walls-with-end-trusses.html 2021-11-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/223dFdG65n2cs04GTF89688G8d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/R5JNJNpGgT24cN9J3Nmpd46T68-295x.jpg Framing Attic Walls with End Trusses Check Retain Wall Framing to preserve the framing of the selected wall when the wall framing is globally rebuilt. frame framing wall framing retain wall framing wall detail keep framing no framing 222 2021-11-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/316/designating-platform-or-balloon-framing-conditions.html 2021-11-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HFmR7Tk3r94k37sb5ggq8rRd4R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9g5sNd5hTs2sJ3g50xF7sJ7T6R-295x.jpg Designating Platform or Balloon Framing Conditions Select Generate Between Platforms in the Wall Specification dialog to fill in the gap between floor or ceiling platforms when the selected railing or invisible wall separates rooms with different floor or ceiling heights. platform balloon balloon framing framing frame build framing generate between platforms wall specification 219 2021-11-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/194/automatic-floor-trusses.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bR6qgsxsNn471JGHFGLNddk1T4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rGpxGHR4kT3NqF4J1qk1cRs024-295x.jpg Automatic Floor Trusses Adjust Framing settings to automatically generate floor trusses. 222 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10229/floor-framing.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/r6R2TxNmq14gx5TkFk9xm4LR24 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9hLg12kr456x57Fh6xJm41k8H0-295x.JPG Floor Framing The importance of floor framing is a function of your structural platform settings. A platform's height is not only important for framing members it can also impact your elevations. Learn about the various floor framing techniques and best practices in this session. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 3873 2020-11-06 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/327/controlling-direction-and-bearing-of-floor-framing.html 2021-12-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/k6p6Gvmnc97q5JNdLbxq13RTNH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/JsrHk0TLkT7h75v1mncJ193bnm-295x.jpg Controlling Direction and Bearing of Floor Framing Use joist direction lines and bearing lines, beams and walls to control how a platform frames. joists joist direction joist depth floor platform bearing beam floor beam floor structure. bearing line 284 2021-11-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/503/manually-editing-floor-platform-framing.html 2017-11-16 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/JJR932T95n5G1N5gmbT2rd6GNd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/42de6ee23bd351dda2869d74de9040e5_1-295x.jpg Manually Editing Floor Platform Framing You can customize the floor framing for your structure using manual framing and editing tools. framing floor platform beam floor beam rim joist joist trim extend 627 2017-11-16 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/328/framing-a-floor-with-the-beam-and-post-tools.html 2021-11-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1c5ndbc2s10T1N8bbgcdbdJdp0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9xGv19vh1T46k6Lx4dkv7cc1Gr-295x.jpg Framing a Floor with the Beam and Post Tools Draw posts and beams manually, set their material and size properties and then copy them on any desired module. beam posts frame framing build framing posts/beams support bearing joist lumber steel 472 2021-11-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/339/framing-with-floor-and-ceiling-trusses.html 2021-11-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/r2xGG4H7mg68s9d1vq3vm6qTpR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gnFc2R19h5193FH9Hv6HxcFx2H-295x.jpg Framing with Floor and Ceiling Trusses Floor and ceiling trusses can be used instead of joists to frame platforms frame framing floor truss ceiling truss trusses platforms 344 2021-11-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/256/automatic-roof-trusses.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6N6dvRRpH546N1896qh59qc6kR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/dvnRbRm2xT22c2L3pH2RvN84cd-295x.jpg Automatic Roof Trusses Adjust these settings to generate roof trusses automatically. End truss 167 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/343/stick-framing-a-roof.html 2021-09-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/kNb7d7FGJ1599N12x3xLbm3Lc4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/25HqFTH5Rs11gGpm49447qqGn4-295x.jpg Stick Framing a Roof Basic roof framing can be automatically generated and then modified manually. framing roofs build roof rafters trusses roof framing frame roofs i-joist ijoist beam 210 2021-09-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10230/roof-truss-framing.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/L4Fh7T7Tq501cFvpd6T1N4bm58 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/NHbGdkTxG148T22GgRN252kgx8-295x.JPG Roof & Truss Framing In Chief Architect, roof framing is directly related to the way you build your roof and the roof's properties. Many roofs today are truss framed and designed by a third party. You may want to quickly build the roof's framing to create a 3D view; but, what if you need to show a section of a house with a specifically engineered truss? We'll discuss these and other roof framing details in this session. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 2786 2020-11-13 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1030/exposed-rafter-tails.html 2024-05-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/g38pL0FmRs0LqFbRnFLNp388L8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/241c0J33vT0gg8gnJHTTs6g01d-295x.png Exposed Rafter Tails Several new framing features have been added including rafter tails, sub fascia and sheathing. framing frame framed automatic framing rafter rafter tails exposed rafter tails fascia sub fascia sheathing 608 2024-05-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/346/framing-with-a-truss-roof-system.html 2021-09-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Hv4ghg5dH14736mcdbvhRLk9Jm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/RJJpTm1GRg1J75r3dqp5LvRrqm-295x.jpg Framing with a Truss Roof System Standard and energy heel roof trusses are drawn manually, and created where roof and ceiling planes already are present. truss trusses fascia truss labels framing roof truss specification end truss vertical web reduce gable lookouts look outs framing overview top chord frame reduced gable 579 2021-09-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/353/framing-with-scissor-trusses.html 2021-09-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HgN5Fvnc697p584N4Jmsk242sR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/78qd2k72n55LsLd8L2mc7qJh08-295x.jpg Framing with Scissor Trusses Trusses drawn between roof planes and sloping ceiling planes of a different pitch than the roof are called Scissor trusses. truss trusses framing frame scissor scissor truss ceiling planes ceiling vaulted 206 2021-09-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/405/drawing-decorative-beam-or-truss-symbols.html 2017-06-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Hrgxn1J7G548sFrFTg369g326m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/87k6Fvpk1n5LcGRrFcgn89248r-295x.PNG Drawing Decorative Beam or Truss Symbols Create custom truss symbols using roof beams or polyline solids. exposed beam sloped beam slope curved beam decorative beam symbol framing frame truss exposed 433 2017-06-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/505/creating-a-sip-roof-assembly.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/505 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/c2f89f7c24011e4067a232c4aaaf6343_1-295x.jpg Creating a SIP Roof Assembly Control all of the structural layers for your roof assembly. roof sip layers structure framing 681 2015-12-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1969/framing-an-overbuild-using-rafters.html 2022-06-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/H88LN1TrRg52318xchF3TqL854 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/58rgJ1xRbn1L3J8b216qTvrR98-295x.jpg Framing an Overbuild Using Rafters Use the Roof Overframing settings to create a shoe plate for rafter overbuild scenarios. 144 2022-06-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/350/framing-an-overbuild-using-a-truss-base.html 2021-09-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1gL9k5m6p111xJprFF8sRLTb1R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/dvk8HG386J7p35Hp5rRmk97h44-295x.jpg Framing an Overbuild Using a Truss Base A Truss Base is a closed polyline that defines the area in which valley fill roof trusses are to be built across and above the tops of normal, full size roof trusses. truss trusses framing frame truss base intersecting roofs build framing valley valley fill trusses reverse gable overbuild over-build over build 293 2021-09-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/348/framing-a-cantilevered-truss-roof-system.html 2020-11-11 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/539mkv3xTs0L1J0Fmsrxssvv80 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/66hnF4mJ693bnHckGx8n223rhH-295x.JPG Framing a Cantilevered Truss Roof System To create a cantilevered truss system, you need to use Raise off Plate when building your Roof. truss trusses framing frame cantilever cantilevered truss roofs build framing soffits thermal insulation heat loss raise off plate build roof fascia raise roof energy heel top chord multiple copy framing overview 872 2020-11-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5318/setting-truss-lookout-spacing-and-viewing-selected-truss-details.html 2018-01-04 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/nH5d03LR0T6LgG28Nq17859808 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/1g2n1rnH8T12kFNL5v9dmb48JR-295x.jpg Setting Truss Lookout Spacing and Viewing Selected Truss Details Learn how to adjust lookout on center spacing for lookouts and view truss details in this video. lookout truss detail edit all roof planes 169 2017-09-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/502/hip-trusses-drop-hip-or-california-hip.html 2019-12-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/502 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/fc83c9eea4a5dc4d457a6efeb121154e_1-295x.jpg Hip Trusses - Drop Hip or California Hip Modify a truss to allow rafters to cross over the top chord. truss hip drop hip california 124 2015-11-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/354/framing-with-attic-trusses.html 2021-09-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/RFdR78rd314mkN9TTc6vrsvbHd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/xGmTL79Jk934T258LFJJrsdxd4-295x.jpg Framing with Attic Trusses Attic trusses, a variation of roof trusses, can be drawn if a plan contains an Attic area on both sides and above an upstairs room, such as in a Cape Cod style home. truss trusses framing frame attic attic truss cape cod cape cod story and a half 401 2021-09-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/408/creating-stacked-columns-and-converting-them-into-symbols.html 2017-09-08 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/m3sn5LmHv12HqFLkgGsH86TpHr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/6mm8m19FJg7qJHghs7n177rvk8-295x.jpg Creating Stacked Columns and Converting Them into Symbols Create a column by stacking components, blocking them together and adding them to the library. Or you can convert them into a symbol. column post convert to symbol architectural block 329 2017-09-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/330/drawing-columns-using-posts-railings-polyline-solids-and-library-objects.html 2017-09-08 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bnGmxRgR6g7g35Rd21p48nsc1m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/2Fpnmr2xLs055G6gHn4F9pTFpH-295x.jpg Drawing Columns Using Posts, Railings, Polyline Solids and Library Objects There are many tools that can create columns. This video discusses using posts, railings, polyline solids and library objects for this purpose. columns post round square tapered decorative columns ionic doric stacked corinthian millwork newel polyline solid 1090 2017-09-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1606/creating-a-screened-porch.html 2023-07-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/RdNxGgJ4x9447928HsRGvnr26H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mTdFd2k6716k5LTFHHc6GbbGdm-295x.png Creating a Screened Porch Learn how to design a screened porch in Chief Architect using the deck railing, 3D solid, and symbol tools. screened porch screen porch patio room sun room screened deck lanai lanai screen porch covered deck Arizona room deck railings post to beam screen 1929 2023-07-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/263/materials-list-for-a-deck.html 2023-03-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6031xmxFds4Fn5LTkdxxq1rFgr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mm1239762g62s53N3vd1pH4H2R-295x.jpg Materials List for a Deck Set up a Buy list with prices and use the Deck Material List tool to create a takeoff for your deck project. 672 2023-03-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/342/placing-deck-posts-and-footings-on-a-sloping-terrain.html 2021-09-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/THm0rs6g0J45n9N1gRH80x2q7m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/28J306JNT955qHg99J3JqJ5Ngd-295x.png Placing Deck Posts and Footings on a Sloping Terrain Deck posts and footings will locate contoured terrain below them. decks deck framing posts footings terrain 591 2021-09-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10098/deck-inlay.html 2021-09-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2k8d6bFcG53030kN0rG3373874 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mbnpkm53GT68g5hkbnkJRgn8h4-295x.png Deck Inlay Learn how to create a custom deck inlay with Chief Architect design software. deck inlay plank planking 801 2021-09-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6123/hip-roof.html 2025-09-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mq7RcF2hF172JJqkq2drbFdrkr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/bkTv3q58R54F18xp3TmgsL26qR-295x.png Hip Roof Create a pitched hip roof using the Build Roof dialog. pitched sloped 327 2025-09-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6124/gable-roof.html 2025-10-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/45spJgTgT95gT6xb3gFr2phGJd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/sG7RThRhsg1pg4FF2c46RhpNxH-295x.png Gable Roof Create a gable roof by choosing the Gable Wall setting within the Wall Specification and then building the roof. pitched sloped angled peak 366 2025-10-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6125/shed-roof.html 2025-09-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0nvxFhdFJ909G91R4G50FNsNGd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/h7vkN7vTNg21k6m2NNrqG7Gbk4-295x.png Shed Roof Use the High Shed Gable Wall setting in addition to Full Gable Walls to create a stand alone shed roof or just the Full Gable Wall setting to create a lean-to style shed roof. skillion sloped pitched pitch 388 2025-09-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6126/gambrel-roof.html 2025-11-07 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/d11Fh5pvcn03J0T94hJNnrFLn8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mH5nphgLg15TxNg5TrrFRNJxcR-295x.png Gambrel Roof Use the Upper pitch setting in the Wall Specification to set upper and lower pitch options to create a gambrel style roof. barn curb kerb double pitch 288 2025-11-07 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6127/gull-wing-roof.html 2025-11-07 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qH38Nb1h813Gn1cd3c8n3G00dH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/J460GNL2RJ4nxL254b12736LhR-295x.png Gull Wing Roof Use the Upper pitch setting in the Wall Specification with the pitches opposite that of a gambrel roof to create a gull wing roof. bell witch witches hat flared eave 295 2025-11-07 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6128/half-hip-roof.html 2025-11-07 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vprxLksrhg6Tc0hn38r3sqLhqr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qp614dkJ5s68xHxmNnn9bH15nd-295x.png Half Hip Roof Using the Upper Pitch setting on a gable wall allows you to create a half hip or clipped gable style. clipped-gable half-hip jerkinhead 276 2025-11-07 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2420/creating-a-dutch-gable-roof.html 2023-10-06 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bg02dLmqrJ4ns8nL553HH85cFm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/1m0FHH80cJ7JG8r0c45gN06vn0-295x.jpg Creating a Dutch Gable Roof Use the Dutch Gable Roof setting in the wall specification to create this kind of roof automatically or draw it manually. dutch dutch gable dutch hip gablet 209 2023-10-06 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1605/designing-a-one-and-a-half-story-roof.html 2023-07-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/7mcrNm0x692RJ42L2ns87kdR6d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/1gxNN71mJn25nLqqsrpLT2nk58-295x.png Designing a One-and-a-Half Story Roof A One-and-a-half story roof can be drawn several walls; ignoring the top floor, lowering the ceiling, or by using the Transform Replicate tool. Cape Cod One and a half Story Attic Living space in Attic bonus brag 483 2023-07-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6129/creating-and-controlling-roofs-on-multiple-floors.html 2025-10-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/J94rRTLhT57LN4TJn5np54JRHr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Rc27dHmF0954T9sk9kThH42gNR-295x.png Creating and Controlling Roofs on Multiple Floors Using the automatic roof tools you can generate roofs across multiple floors and control the roof style on a floor by floor basis 2nd floor second stories story multi level roof plan view gable half hip shed 278 2025-10-10 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/284/diplaying-roofs-from-multiple-floors.html 2025-11-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/rbp7m8Fdsg6g53Jv7mF152v298 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4p9msd1H7J5qT3FkG2mx6RHkkR-295x.png Diplaying Roofs from Multiple Floors Use the Reference Display and Saved Plan Views to show roofs from multiple levels at once. 451 2025-11-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6131/automatic-dormer-tools.html 2021-12-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5qcmbp6vN917cG8k09Gx5h4Jd4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4F9NRbxLNJ6511qNFN8ssmJNd0-295x.png Automatic Dormer Tools The Auto Dormer tool has different requirements than the Auto Floating Dormer tool. decorative dormer faux dormer fake dormer structural dormer expanded attic dormer addition 381 2021-12-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/25/drawing-roofs-manually.html 2021-08-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/7d379J0s2J2Hq8hNF7Hxk3L6RR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4p09hd5x1J3qGHcRNxqd8vFqn0-295x.png Drawing Roofs Manually Complex roof styles can be created manually. roofs manual roof complex roof 432 2021-08-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1597/creating-a-roof-cricket.html 2023-10-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/dGmcNF8xm57xGG3m1vqRkhnN74 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Fx7R2qT33g1391kvpqGqLk7s88-295x.jpg Creating a Roof Cricket Roof crickets can be created with manual roof planes. 147 2023-10-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/704/building-a-new-roof-while-maintaining-an-existing-roof.html 2021-08-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/dnLHvNngHn2q17xdn5b5gNq37H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4drqJRrk99223HGdHvdqR0096R-295x.png Building a New Roof While Maintaining an Existing Roof Maintain manually edited roof planes while automatically rebuilding the roof. rebuild remodel roof mark as edited 157 2021-08-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/728/locating-roof-plane-intersections.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qmTLxJ1d5577s0c2Jxn57GmFsH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/s5sgvk8dN17p18m1H0Frh418h4-295x.png Locating Roof Plane Intersections Have the program generate temporary CAD points that correspond to roof plane intersection points. roofs roof planes roof intersections roof plane intersections join roof valley hip ridge join roofs 142 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1529/creating-a-false-gable-or-decorative-dormer.html 2023-10-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xq0G95qHhs2gqN5hv3pqRJk9rm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gRTgbFmg4n56xFL0Nh5b8rRJ4d-295x.jpg Creating a False Gable or Decorative Dormer Create a gable roof that sits on top of another roof plane using the Manual Roof Plane tool. gable false decorative 314 2023-10-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/26/constructing-dormers.html 2021-06-29 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/L06hrR5bvJ5hJNdJgTrpg30xhr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Lm4GFnhGm94cn4gv12qsGvx10r-295x.png Constructing Dormers The Automatic Dormer tools are a quick technique to creating these design elements. Dormers floating decorative dormer 915 2021-06-29 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/708/frieze-molding.html 2022-04-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mN9F2n3Rb93c31pRmdFG7b6JgH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/xgk1bGgHH90nN8Tc4rTm0R3bvm-295x.jpg Frieze Molding Frieze moldings, also known as frieze boards, are mounted below the eaves of roof planes and can be generated automatically using the Build Roof dialog. roofs frieze frieze molding frieze boards freeze 291 2022-04-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/710/generating-a-roof-over-an-l-shaped-house-with-gable-ends.html 2021-08-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1nHkbmGJx936q94srp9vG1rTn8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/d53f6c26d83762621cae7fb323be3e95_1-295x.jpg 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. roofs gable l-shaped gable ends intersecting gable 191 2021-08-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/714/extend-slope-downward.html 2021-08-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vNd48FcG5g5qn9JT8JRnFkdGnr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pNp34d85mT447N4pT2k2bhFv4m-295x.png Extend Slope Downward Check Extend Slope Downward to extend the roof plane downward over a bumpout, instead of creating additional roof planes. roofs extend slope downward bumpout 90 2021-08-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/716/setting-the-minimum-size-for-roof-alcoves.html 2021-08-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qLNThcsp7T2mc523dxgp9pcsxH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/TvG7cq7G0n4Gg09N0Tb7xk5mm8-295x.png Setting the Minimum Size for Roof Alcoves Any alcove with both a depth and width less than the Minimum Alcove value is treated as though the exterior wall continues straight across. roofs minimum alcove 74 2021-08-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/746/drawing-curved-and-barrel-roofs.html 2021-08-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/FmLTk2kxrn4LJJks78kH0g7744 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gR2N0dnNJn7pkHvdx2q2h1Fd7r-295x.jpg Drawing Curved and Barrel Roofs Curve a roof plane or create a barrel roof by using the Curved setting in the Roof Plane Specification. roofs roof planes curved roofs barrel barrel roofs 130 2021-08-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/747/creating-a-domed-roof-for-a-round-or-circular-building.html 2021-08-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/kJ9vdG966n1rkJRn062N6v0dL8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3svb4n3FNs4LkGNk5R731916n0-295x.jpg Creating a Domed Roof for a Round or Circular Building Curve roof planes to create a domed roof over a round structure. roofs domed dome round roof turret curved window curved door circle room round room circle wall 299 2021-08-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1956/flared-roof.html 2021-08-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/ss7ksL11TJ2hs5TkkgTdxg1Jpr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/d7TTbnh7bs0Hg97JTvxG282468-295x.png Flared Roof Create flared eaves by copying the roof plan and using the curve roof settings. curved roof flare arc ugm eave overhang 363 2021-08-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/709/compound-curved-roof.html 2021-08-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/00h7q79Jk15v553LRdv7pk3R4r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hgdmh9h48n64JHk5b0v1RqTdxH-295x.png Compound Curved Roof Create a compound curve by using multiple roof planes and curving them in opposite directions. curved roof sloped roof slide 299 2021-08-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1502/controlling-roof-soffits-and-fascia.html 2023-10-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mnnmbJc81n1hJ68NHqdvv3xv00 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gbqLp6kTFT0vT5H6dGpxgm8vv8-295x.JPG Controlling Roof Soffits and Fascia Use the Build Roof dialog to make changes to soffits and fascia. roofs soffits fascia 350 2023-10-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1503/using-the-gable-roof-line-tool.html 2021-08-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Fm05Gpq5Rg3pN99021qG8hsHr8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/HN4R38900n00JFvr1c23smJknH-295x.png Using the Gable-Roof Line Tool The Gable/Roof Line tool can be used to automatically generate a gable above the bearing wall of a hip roof plane. It is best used only in situations where roof directives in walls are not possible. roofs gable gable roof line 211 2021-08-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1515/raising-and-lowering-roof-planes.html 2021-08-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/197xJ6gnRJ5RT6GJ29Js25mn34 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mqnGdgcR9g4TnFdLT7593gmHL4-295x.png Raising and Lowering Roof Planes Group select roof planes and use the Transform/Replicate edit tool to adjust their height along the Z axis. roofs lower roof lowering roof planes 196 2021-08-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10202/roof-tips-and-tricks-webinar.html 2021-07-29 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bcJxsxkvv559NGq2b5L0GGL5TH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/sTvGc6xJpg4kc170T9v2rT3x8m-295x.jpg Roof Tips and Tricks Webinar Roofs can be one of the more complex components of a house – designing them should not be. We’ll review how Chief Architect’s roof tools can create any style of roof. If you are adjusting or manually creating roofs, especially for remodel projects, projecting the roof intersection points can save you a lot of time. In this session, we will look at the tips and techniques to save time to create the perfect roof. [4-30-2020 Live Stream redone 4-1-2021 Live stream] Automatic Roof Tools Manually Editing Roofs Shed Gable Barrel Hip dutch gable porch roof build roof gambrel gullwing mansard webinar Scott Harris 6574 2021-04-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/733/sloping-roof-plane-baselines.html 2022-04-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qT3c3FLm39463N3nkhpqv7v1dm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pgrg8dnqns1kn32JsR1cdJ85sm-295x.jpg Sloping Roof Plane Baselines The pitch direction and initial height of any roof plane, manual or automatic, is determined by its Baseline. roofs baselines roof planes 102 2022-04-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1521/manually-drawing-dormers.html 2022-05-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/rGr5sxNn210JT4FN4L0p6cJsN4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Tvrk4J9r0T6Jn8x9srpmsNsF2H-295x.jpg Manually Drawing Dormers In many circumstances you may want to create your own dormers manually. Here are tips on how to complete them. dormers ceiling height automatic dormers 782 2022-05-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1527/creating-a-roof-with-curved-eaves.html 2023-09-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/m0s75GrRcg7nGNrc1hdd03qg58 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/J43n3b1cH55sc59gnTvvkL8Ld4-295x.JPG Creating a Roof with Curved Eaves Any roof plane can be turned into a curved roof plane in the Roof Plane Specification dialog. roofs curved eaves curved flared eaves dutch kick 165 2023-09-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1530/drawing-parapet-walls-with-a-flat-roof.html 2021-08-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/R9r83kr6xs7H97xFqL3H6k5kNd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/q23TmL9c3n0Tq9h07Fr3Gm1RLr-295x.jpg Drawing Parapet Walls with a Flat Roof Use the floor framing and truss tool to create a flat roof and a shallow second story for parapet style walls. flat roof roofs drain parapet walls parapet roof 373 2021-08-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1532/placing-and-modifying-skylights.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/NHmdrG9JdJ3T963H3qJ6R7g0Gd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/kRr9s6G3rT2Jn3LgqsbsJN2280-295x.png Placing and Modifying Skylights Edit the size and shape of skylights, and skylight shafts. 405 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10294/saguaro-tray-ceiling.html 2024-08-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/F3gJ1vc3gs06xH0m6816Rvq3br https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/214mc4sHJ549cN9FkNprxJgR2r-295x.JPG Saguaro Tray Ceiling Using the Tray Ceiling tool to create the ceiling that you see in the Saguaro Sample plan. recessed bulkhead trey 476 2024-08-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5521/sloped-soffits-coffered-ceiling-soffits.html 2021-03-15 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8gh471qn7T42nN79x26qdrHdR4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gg4Nxq7s4s5nN8H0J0qhxLqkhm-295x.jpg Sloped Soffits & Coffered Ceiling Soffits Soffits can be sloped to match the roof and ceiling soffits cabinets 379 2021-03-09 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/309/drawing-vaulted-and-curved-ceilings.html 2020-04-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/k4FnbLbk156NgJHsr9cH1GxdG0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9m4bqh6N2s22nGx591H4r94Hqr-295x.jpg Drawing Vaulted and Curved Ceilings A vaulted ceiling typically has a different pitch from that of the roof. ceilings vault vaulted curved ceiling barrel custom ceiling custom ceilings 346 2020-04-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/99/automatic-trey-ceilings.html 2021-09-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/ck42crLk8n78gNJn1gbGx2hmFd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/r4R2m0pk8T0hTJF8Nnx82LF6pd-295x.jpg Automatic Trey Ceilings Use the Trey Ceiling edit tool to automatically create trey ceilings that match the shape of the room. Or you can use the Trey Ceiling tool to manually create any shape. Trey tray coffer nested rope light 360 2020-02-19 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/300/creating-a-coffered-ceiling.html 2020-03-31 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qh8LGmvs3T0mc2n1RnFTpsnGGm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Th9Hc01sbg5dcNs148n9NxRTR0-295x.jpg Creating a Coffered Ceiling Use the Trey Ceiling tool to create a variety of different coffer styles. 325 2020-03-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/64/using-the-shelf-ceiling-room-structure-setting.html 2017-03-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/7c3d8xcdGn7F70mb8G0n57Jhhr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/cg1b3Gv7d94nN2F7k4n0Tsgkgm-295x.jpg Using the Shelf Ceiling Room Structure setting When you have a small room with a low ceiling height within a larger room with a higher ceiling height you can create a ceiling shelf above the smaller room. X9 shelf lower room wall height 105 2017-02-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/311/creating-a-suspended-or-dropped-ceiling.html 2020-03-31 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/cqR6bg7rqT6s34RT65368T3d64 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/c0cJx4T7N949JFhxrR3b5v6kkr-295x.jpg Creating a Suspended or Dropped Ceiling You can create a dropped, or suspended, ceiling by specifying its structure in the Ceiling Finish Definition dialog. ceilings suspended suspended ceiling drop ceiling dropped ceiling false ceiling t-bar ceiling grid tile custom ceiling custom ceilings 440 2020-03-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10203/ceilings-vaults-barrels-treys.html 2020-05-15 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0hk7qn8Ncg7vn9526dnH3JRLJ0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/5x8gkh14GT7sg8288bk2c9FL5m-295x.JPG Ceilings: Vaults, Barrels, & Treys Ceilings can add a lot of design character to a room. In this demonstration, learn how to use Chief Architect’s ceiling tools to create a variety of styles. [X12 live stream 5-7-2020] Webinar ceilings vaults barrels treys live demo demonstration domed coffered soffit beams ceiling plane 1298 2020-05-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5479/using-cad-detail-from-view-for-details.html 2023-03-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/drTRhvhG5T2s9LNn94b4cg1FR4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/m130x41bd505GGG9cc7ThFcHkd-295x.jpg Using CAD Detail From View for Details You can create a CAD Detail from your cross sections to allow you full control over display of each line. cross section elevation wall elevation elevations sections clip CAD detail CAD detail from view editable section view 279 2023-03-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5441/drawing-cad-points-lines-and-splines.html 2017-11-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/h5ssnb09gn48cNF2rmrFHxc09d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/99d49n2L0J0g77HJ7xrL7hJnFH-295x.PNG Drawing CAD Points, Lines and Splines Take a deeper look at using the CAD tools for lines, splines and points. CAD lines splines points editing edit polyline advanced splines input point input line arrow 1096 2017-11-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5443/drawing-cad-polylines-and-boxes.html 2017-11-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mRHN67gm7g0pNJL964ms3Tg8dR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/7463f44fc7772d4d34dbf76c6324e47a_1-295x.jpg Drawing CAD Polylines and Boxes Explore using Chief Architect's CAD line and polyline tools CAD polylines rectangular box boxes square lines input lines line with arrow north arrow arrows sun angle line styles 953 2017-11-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/270/drawing-arcs.html 2023-06-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qdd341v7s97N10Hv2F3r6hqkT0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/RdGsL32x6n1hsNTNsxRN03xH48-295x.png Drawing Arcs Arcs can be created in a variety of ways including free form, from radius, about center, and tangent. 555 2023-06-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5310/fillet-and-chamfer-tools.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/v2F2m94rNg1vn1r1n19scmx80m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/ppJnNRkT0g6H10k14x4GLRF59H-295x.png Fillet and Chamfer Tools Fillet or Chamfer all corners at one time or use sticky mode to choose which corners to edit. 206 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2434/using-the-stretch-cad-tool.html 2018-03-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/dm8JN014pJ04NHrrrR7T38Lhh4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3mm5pnJrqg35TJpRhkR9s1br7R-295x.jpg 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. CAD stretch lengthen 446 2018-03-01 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/269/specifying-line-styles.html 2023-06-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/g3Hnbrm3FJ2bG2v9m1nskggpk4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/TJx0vbmq3T5v5HTGJx94gHJxr8-295x.png Specifying Line Styles Specify line styles from the plan, from the Library, or create your own. 379 2023-06-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/46/adding-detail-to-cross-section-views.html 2020-12-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8gFH846nH96cN8bTxnd6pbpx74 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/35bm6060hJ0Rg76qFLcsRGn2qH-295x.png Adding Detail to Cross Section Views In a Cross Section view you can easily add details to show framing, wall, windows and other objects cross sections cameras details text CAD saved cameras saved views 189 2020-12-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2425/converting-cad-to-distribution-paths-or-regions.html 2018-01-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2cRNgL9vdn78s2838G7GHdN39R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rLrqLhRvTg6RkLNNmc1kvLc918-295x.jpg 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. convert polyline copy/paste in place garden bed multiple copy spline distribute distributed 463 2018-01-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2424/distributing-objects-along-a-path-or-region.html 2018-01-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/n96JGxkpqg0hq705n1F36HcqJr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hJ87r571HT1mg6pTN8qsgGhr7H-295x.jpg Distributing Objects Along a Path or Region The Distribution Path and Region tools can be used to create a wide variety of landscaping elements. Distribute objects distributed distribution forest landscaping hedge path change line to arc distance orientation spline region stepping stone 715 2018-01-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1930/creating-a-site-plan-or-plot-plan.html 2024-09-11 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/NLr7r9r1TT2018L73r4hn0Gn9d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9Fpc2hL1R14d3NFrRLJT1x63Ld-295x.png Creating a Site Plan or Plot Plan Using the quadrant bearing information from a surveyor, we can create a site plan for our project. site plan plot survey bearing ugm 721 2024-09-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5445/converting-2d-cad-to-3d-objects.html 2022-05-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/n61m39nbsg0v1Hd3vmJRs9Rsp8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hsndT4sg7T5497RR12xk8q0dNd-295x.png Converting 2D CAD to 3D Objects CAD lines and polylines of any shape can be converted to 3D objects easily. CAD lines polylines convert polyline countertops slabs landings walkthrough Path molding 3D molding hole in roof ceiling platform floor platform polyline solid revision cloud sprinkler line terrain elevation line road sidewalk 580 2022-05-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/275/using-molding-polylines.html 2024-06-27 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/dHrrxGT8Rn7Rc49RJpnxqRqnbr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9nmgr184Rg4pcGs7dmvdGndJp0-295x.jpg Using Molding Polylines Molding polylines can be used for a variety of purposes, from backsplash borders to plumbing diagrams. Saguaro convert polyline plumbing backsplash 888 2024-06-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/249/editing-a-solid-to-create-a-fireplace-and-chimney.html 2020-08-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/L2GJFgnc09175Hkgm77sL7H80m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/7xkgssH7ns1nn3v39gvhqR3sdH-295x.png Editing a Solid to Create a Fireplace and Chimney A variety of objects can be created using solids and shapes. In this video we edit a polyline solid into a fireplace with chimney. Add break polyline solid shape fireplace firebox hearth subtraction 637 2020-08-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/86/controlling-room-and-wall-moldings.html 2019-03-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8dvd3qm8p17k7NrkdLrRNvx09H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/7TnG9q2rGT2kJ0ck61FR8H3gcr-295x.jpg Controlling Room and Wall Moldings Control moldings using the Room Specification dialog, the Wall Specification dialog, or by creating a Room Molding Polyline remove molding selected edge room molding polyline wall molding room molding 217 2019-03-18 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/253/using-text-text-styles-and-rich-text.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/9bxm28Rpd93s3HL5k82Gsdm024 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/GFcL6ns6mJ3nT0qp62cxsq79gR-295x.png Using Text, Text Styles, and Rich Text Learn the difference between Text and Rich Text as well as the power of Text Styles text label text style text default 980 2021-04-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/78/text-and-arrow-tools.html 2021-04-05 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/sR5c7s9cps00cLvRkp7T6LFLm8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/1vkccJm1v9377106s6FkgTRqbH-295x.png 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. text arrow pointer detail 1088 2021-04-05 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/91/using-notes-note-schedules.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/9Jbkm81bGT3c764n5034RHx8bH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/s5v2960G753mGLqTmxpn96xk2m-295x.jpg Using Notes & Note Schedules The notes tool is great for calling out important details in your plan. key note callouts schedules call out numbered 469 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1547/custom-callout-labels.html 2019-04-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xvs79G7LGs4h5HRvc1F4R68vGR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/21sH9Jc1TJ3Fc574g76c5d668r-295x.jpg Custom Callout Labels Adjust the Callout Label in the Callout Specification dialog to create custom labels. callouts callout labels 291 2019-04-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1599/linking-callouts.html 2022-04-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Npd245cT5s3hk9JgGNn1GgNTJH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/n6ms0km7892RNNnx2R99r8JnqH-295x.jpg Linking Callouts Link manual Callouts to various views using the Callout Specification 255 2022-04-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/4/understanding-layers.html 2018-09-21 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1nmcNkcmdg6Lk96Nqnb0nbhq60 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/x18gvhr6gJ485JH35gN42Tp8md-295x.jpg Understanding Layers Layers and layersets can help declutter a plan without deleting the information. layers layersets display 388 2018-09-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5483/understanding-layer-sets.html 2019-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bTvRJ2T02s4T71Hkh0Gvdrr6Tm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mdgn4Tg2rn5cg4p40x4315smxR-295x.jpg Understanding Layer Sets Each Layer Set contains the same group of layers, all the individual layers created in a plan; and each layer set can show, hide and display those layers uniquely. layers display views 378 2018-11-05 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/240/understanding-default-sets.html 2020-02-28 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Hg24q9bmH935327G8c00TRbnJm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9FJ8ckm1R975x9d5L84J1G52pm-295x.jpg Understanding Default Sets Default Sets allow you to change many defaults at once: Dimensions, Text, Rich Text, Callouts, Markers, Revision Clouds, Notes, CAD and Arrows. When you combine Default Sets with Saved Plan Views you improve your productivity as you create your construction drawings since you can control both Layer Sets and all of your Default Settings. Default Sets Text Defaults Dimensions Defaults Rich Text Defaults Callout Defaults Marker Defaults Revision Cloud Defaults Note Defaults CAD Defaults Arrow Defaults Saved Plan Views Layer Sets 673 2020-02-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/904/controlling-what-displays-in-3d.html 2016-10-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/904 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/b609428954093ccfdec1052125af734d_2-295x.jpg Controlling What Displays in 3D Like floor plan view, what displays in 3D views is determined by the active layer set. layers layersets display options cameras 340 2012-12-21 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5435/using-the-reference-display.html 2019-04-05 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6k58d7v93T03x0k1mp82bHphv8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/NFvhdsxx654Hk0492Lh0qsFR3H-295x.png Using the Reference Display Turning on the Reference Display allows you to see objects on a floor below or above the one you are working on. reference display layers layer set sets 338 2019-04-05 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/49/creating-a-terrain-perimeter.html 2021-07-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/r439Jrq6b16xg81Jqgx5h14x2H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/sn76Rpc8vn5rG50sL26LnnhG50-295x.png Creating a Terrain Perimeter The Terrain Perimeter is a closed polyline defining the boundary of the terrain that generates in 3D views and of the contour lines that generate in plan view. Select "Create Terrain Perimeter" to add this boundary. terrain perimeter landscaping 263 2021-07-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/250/adding-terrain-elevation-data.html 2020-11-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/x7b8525bqg6R7GNpkxv9R6cHbr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/8s865Ngs3n64nNdg52xLd0TJ80-295x.png Adding Terrain Elevation Data Use the Elevation Point, Line, Spline, or Region tools to add slope to your terrain. retaining grade slope contour topo site plot walkout 803 2020-11-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/52/terrain-features.html 2020-10-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/cv28TRh7G507924Tbb2J9RrGgR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qNhghF9h4T14J2nLx7v0hhT9JR-295x.png Terrain Features With the terrain tools you can add variety and detail to your landscaping projects. hills valleys flat regions lowered regions raised regions landscaping terrain 518 2020-10-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/242/trace-a-terrain-lot-image-to-create-a-site-plan-or-terrain-perimeter.html 2021-07-19 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/J0L8qph7Gn2mJN1k6Hh5Gd1rxd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/18NmdG72c529cJpq49qJgFLcH8-295x.png Trace a Terrain Lot Image to Create a Site Plan or Terrain Perimeter Save an image of a parcel map or lot, import the image, scale it and trace it to create a Site Plan or Terrain Perimeter Terrain trace terrain parcel map image of lot trace lot image scale lot image transform replicate to resize an image 526 2021-07-19 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1056/import-a-surveyor-dwg-file-for-a-site-plan-or-terrain-perimeter.html 2021-07-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/36nsJgR7bg1bxLLN2c4gqTpq88 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/kR5R2Nqx7J3qkNGJkp0kRdr868-295x.png Import a Surveyor DWG file for a Site Plan or Terrain Perimeter Import a Surveyor DWG file, map the layers for the terrain elevation, terrain perimeter and other layers to create a Site Plan or 3D render of the Terrain [Project] Terrain Import a Surveyor DWG file map the terrain layers terrain elevation terrain perimeter Site Plan 3D render of the Terrain 669 2021-07-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/411/terrain-contours-absolute-elevations-vs-sea-level-elevations.html 2021-07-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5Ld9nprs2J6bxNTLv60r8hRLFd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/vpRqR3J0ds6xJ015GgT361khnR-295x.png Terrain Contours Absolute Elevations vs. Sea Level Elevations Change the values of your elevation data to match sea level by using the Transform / Replicate Object tool. elevation contour site plot grade land dirt slope 183 2021-07-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/412/creating-sloped-terrain-and-adding-retaining-walls.html 2021-07-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mT2mk346dg17x5hcqF758sqckm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qc6gNxq5v93p585gg3hhdrNLR0-295x.png Creating Sloped Terrain and Adding Retaining Walls Use the Elevation tools and Retaining Walls to sculpt your lot. slope grade hill cliff elevation line elevation region region flat area cut and fill 395 2021-07-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/414/placing-a-plan-footprint-on-a-site-plan.html 2021-07-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Tg8nxpmNm930cJ1404v2NnnbLd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/G4x360qT3J7r92N8GRmcT7H0Fm-295x.jpg Placing a Plan Footprint on a Site Plan Show the wall or roof layers on the plot plan by adjusting the display of layers. footprint site plot lot 351 2021-07-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/192/creating-procedural-3d-grass.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1c7c4T17ms7Tg32Fgcg4G1gbH0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/vLnJmL1gvn5gn3v9bF86b37mr8-295x.jpg Creating Procedural (3D) Grass Use the Procedural Grass tool to create three-dimensional grass features. 3d Grass mow lawn terrain 65 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/259/creating-and-editing-custom-patterns.html 2023-05-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3Gm7kp80c93RG1dcdqc1r2k10H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/6Gr745qnsJ4FsJHx2NTbGvkp60-295x.png Creating and Editing Custom Patterns Learn how to create custom patterns that you can use as fill styles and assign to materials. 221 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/285/using-the-material-builder.html 2026-01-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/npJnR3kHm95ks31hvcrFc83hLd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mrhqFNq33s4h51qLbH0HbdFdTr-295x.png Using the Material Builder Use the Material Builder to create custom materials with metal, AO, and normal maps. Tile material texture map metal wood stone 849 2026-01-09 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/36/applying-materials-colors-and-textures.html 2021-04-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/NFq7sGqp6J409HgrscJ91xkvn0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3xsqhsvTbs39732Rrv20Lg78J0-295x.jpg Applying Materials, Colors, and Textures Chief Architect makes it easy to change materials using an item's specification dialog or the Material Painter. Materials colors textures paints painter spray can blend stain color 219 2021-04-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/63/changing-materials-on-multiple-components-at-one-time.html 2017-03-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/RkvJm1h35T26s85T67m6rJq3kR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/xvg05RhLFg4FJ9gccqvqm08HhH-295x.jpg Changing Materials on Multiple Components at One Time If you need to change the materials of several different components on an object, you can group select the items and change them all at once saving tons of time! materials cabinets x9 178 2017-02-16 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5308/plan-materials.html 2021-11-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/cd1c1vG1q1285GNx04n9x3bL9H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gH886Fpkk56R7HRpcL953bLcR8-295x.png Plan Materials The Plan Materials dialog can be a great help when specifying materials across many areas in a project. painter merge materials eye dropper eyedropper paint finishes 328 2021-11-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5234/material-region-tools.html 2021-08-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/52hnvd2sc544g8mrTGTFg9JGg0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mFkHg5cq5g0bsL8dc49g01N7qr-295x.png Material Region Tools The Floor Material Region and Wall Material Region tools make it easy to add accent areas to your floors and walls. backsplash tile accent tile inlay 715 2021-08-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10119/using-the-adjust-material-definition-tool.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3mpx0LN2697k3G5gH9R0r4qspR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gNn5n5Fdqn5TT2qx9L9L4mbqTm-295x.png Using the Adjust Material Definition Tool Change wood or tile direction, blend colors, and set material properties and preview materials in Ray Trace 271 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10210/material-properties-how-to-import-set-the-pattern-visualize-in-3d.html 2020-06-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/pFhcpN07G97G57b1Jhr0Tks0Hm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/s55TLhvrhJ7scN0hm2qm6R5m8R-295x.jpg Material Properties: How to Import, Set the Pattern & Visualize in 3D Material Properties are the key to creating great‑looking 3D renderings. In this session, we will review the material property settings you can use for both 3D and 2D line drawings. [CA Live Stream 6/25/2020] 1674 2020-06-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/83/advanced-materials.html 2020-02-11 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/hs9Nh6958504q4qrR4bxTq0chd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/xcmTJcdRh13nG0F04R5q13v9R4-295x.jpg Advanced Materials A detailed breakdown of the different material properties that can be adjusted to fine-tune your textures, as well as material maps that can be used in order to create more realistic renderings. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/21560-custom-material-generation-with-substance-player/ Materials maps normal AO ambient occlusion bump metal 937 2019-03-01 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/14/overview-cameras.html 2021-05-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/LG55bssTH936qFLssx6qqRm68H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/8sT63L21LJ6x59FcrbLq1hgk2m-295x.jpg Overview Cameras Overview cameras allow you to see your plan from the outside. overviews orthographic perspective framing floor overview 211 2021-05-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/16/cross-section-elevation-views.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/R646T3Rxps2rx4Rb926HxGHdvr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/n2RJH04c2T2m796v1d17FR85pr-295x.png Cross Section/Elevation Views Cross Section and Elevation cameras make it easy to dimension and position objects vertically. clipping plane cross sections elevations details orthographic 623 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/21/saving-and-restoring-camera-views.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/9bm4bRH38T5F7GHLvTFLF6Rm2R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/k8RFc1Fxhn1d54GNJ3cx9F5brm-295x.jpg Saving and Restoring Camera Views Save a camera view so you can go back and forth between it and the plan view without fear of losing the view. save camera cameras views restore restoring saving 117 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6150/rendering-techniques.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/H6TcbbqmR51r94b4k6H2r109md https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Gsx4Jx3mNT3hGFkqkRcx438x84-295x.JPG Rendering Techniques Use the different render techniques to create marketing materials. glass house technical illustration duotone line drawing painting watercolor water color duo-tone line vector 536 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2426/physically-based-rendering-technique.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/JG837Fpx6s6352k6T0NcbsT1LR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/2FR1R0FnFJ28n4L8bccqb5N4gm-295x.JPG Physically Based Rendering Technique Lighting, materials, camera settings, rendering technique options, and the backdrop all play a role in generating a Physically Based Render. photo render lighting materials camera rendering technique backdrop edit active camera hue saturation brightness exposure adjust lights maximum lights light data lumen adjust material 1114 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6155/clay-rendering-real-time-ray-tracing.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/g7FrrgFT116JnLLF2vRT1J4cs8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9rgRFxvvkT7s17kvh4FGv7vhgR-295x.JPG Clay Rendering & Real-Time Ray Tracing See your project as a clay model using the Clay Model Rendering Technique. 889 2021-05-19 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2430/light-sets.html 2018-05-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HrHvg3FGr91r95R96G8Gv1sR1m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/GmT4xdNkkJ33cNmnm9c2q3NNJR-295x.jpg Light Sets Light Sets allow you to easily control the amount of light in each scene. lights electrical photo 487 2018-02-01 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/70/rope-lighting.html 2025-11-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bcG8d3shr97N54L3HF1G7b0F78 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/16v3x9Fb512gN060k75hxvFRhd-295x.jpg Rope Lighting Use the Rope Light tool to create under cabinet lighting, illuminated ceilings, or back lighting. Lights Lighting Distributed Objects toe kick light indirect light rail 482 2025-11-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/265/using-a-sky-model-for-a-backdrop-in-camera-views.html 2023-04-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Fp55T05hrg5b7113x9H0s13dr0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/GrJTq2pN6s6qn69rGm65r46Lg0-295x.jpg Using a Sky Model for a Backdrop in Camera Views Use the Generated Sky settings in the Camera Specification to Control the moon, and stars. The sun can be adjusted with the Adjust Sunlight dialog and you can click in a camera view to move the sun and the moon in the sky of the camera view. sun moon stars starlight luminance 176 2023-03-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5478/creating-updatable-cross-sections-and-modifying-layer-display.html 2018-05-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2rhRH9dGTg13xJkFg982h2kLvR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3gk8d6rn1J3hcL04rxR54b3ghd-295x.jpg Creating Updatable Cross Sections and Modifying Layer Display The cross section and elevation camera tools generate views that update as your make changes to your plan cross section elevation wall elevation elevations sections clip 491 2018-05-09 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/191/controlling-the-display-of-below-grade-lines.html 2023-05-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/pb8JNbhvmg1TG4mgnLb3NT0n64 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/v006hRrr7g2FJLdF1c71GnprNr-295x.png Controlling the Display of Below Grade Lines The lines that display below the grade level can be changed to dashed by using the settings in the Camera Specification. grade terrain foundation subterranean buried 266 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/260/imply-distance-in-elevations-using-depth-cue.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/76sn6nq7ng5919h0pFnL4g4474 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/N6cH8gTGpg7q9F333FGLL2Nh9r-295x.png Imply Distance in Elevations Using Depth Cue The Depth Cue tool will add fog to an elevation in order to imply distance. 171 2023-02-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/266/adding-focal-blur-to-renderings.html 2023-03-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3hFv09pd4s1bxL8kg9kn4sd36d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/HLqRgHGnv53n773s01cgdsb4nH-295x.jpg Adding Focal Blur to Renderings Use the Depth of Field setting to bring an item into focus and to blur the background. F-stop focus field of view blur fade fog 134 2023-03-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10205/3d-rendering-tips-and-tricks.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0k8crk2L0s37NFkN4ccvd2b62r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pH113pp8gJ4RxNG89dFnv4HrFd-295x.jpg 3D Rendering: Tips and Tricks From new construction to remodel projects, 3D rendering can make a big difference on how clients judge your work. [NKBA .1 CEU] live stream recording 5-21-2020 nkba ceu 1824 2020-05-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/84/substance-player.html 2024-10-08 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/90vNk7Gdc518gFLgHLx5Rh3H2m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Rq0876N9n52HgNks40sL8GHb44-295x.jpg Substance Player Use Chief Architect's custom-built material assets in Adobe Substance Player to create custom, life-like materials. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/21560-custom-material-generation-with-substance-player/ 545 2023-06-16 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10238/360-renderings.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/7dn6NhGdcs2Hs9FLn62mcsqbmH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/2rxgghpmHs6G3JrG0x4Jsbr5mm-295x.PNG 360 Renderings 360 renderings offer a more expansive view and can better help your clients visualize the entire space. These panoramic renderings can be a great way to interact with clients when social distancing limits in‑person meetings. Learn how to position your camera, export the file, and share with your clients or place on your website. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 2396 2021-01-29 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1970/ray-tracing-overview.html 2025-12-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/v73qTdsb9555765vJR8TddHdLd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/NL81909r2s64JJ66c14pGcR2qd-295x.JPG Ray Tracing Overview An overview of ray trace rendering including the key steps to create good renderings, how ray tracing works using the physically based rendering (PBR) camera. GPU Ray Trace CPU Ray Trace Real Time Ray Trace Photo realistic rendering 677 2025-12-10 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1979/backdrops-for-rendering.html 2025-12-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/d735hqFm116Fc54d6g7N407k90 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/94sG5rs9m57mkJLHR39Nqb2c7r-295x.JPG Backdrops for Rendering Backdrop basics, importing backdrops, panoramic and HDR backdrops, and using the generated sky model backdrop. 652 2025-12-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1972/lighting-for-rendering.html 2025-12-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1m41571Tg552sJ22hJxkd59Nmd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/LNpF0hJ04s06c9dsvLn7p1Rvc8-295x.JPG Lighting for Rendering Sun angles, setting the north pointer, latitude / longitude, point and spots lights, added lights (non-fixture lights), area lights and using light sets Lights sunlight lighting backdrops light sets GPU Ray Trace 1419 2025-12-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1974/ray-tracing-in-x16-and-prior-cpu-lighting.html 2025-07-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/110Nrsmgqn04c70FJbJ6FLrrTH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/L9FmG99r9g4NJ12rpbv61FpsH4-295x.png Ray Tracing in X16 and prior - CPU Lighting This video is a part of a series of videos on Ray Tracing. It covers the lighting properties relevant to a CPU Ray Trace, including adding a sun angle, light settings, and the lighting and sunlight settings within the Ray Trace Assistant. 367 2022-08-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1975/ray-tracing-in-x16-and-prior-cpu-camera-settings.html 2025-07-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Jg8xqLggx54g1HNbq6Jh87136H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Hc1hxJpkT52T58g16kvNgssH6d-295x.png Ray Tracing in X16 and prior - CPU Camera Settings This video is a part of a series of videos on Ray Tracing. It covers using the CPU Ray Trace Assistant, editing Ray Trace configurations, and image properties for a CPU Ray Trace. It also shows how to save the image to your computer. 510 2022-08-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/251/materials-list-overview.html 2023-02-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/FcRGpTms115NJ3H4r5FFF6qgq8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gpHdJbJF852H77mJ840J8m8Jr0-295x.jpg Materials List Overview Create a Materials List for your entire project, the contents of a room, within a specified area, or by using a polyline. Take-off take off takeoff cost estimating estimate 985 2023-02-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1327/specifying-how-framing-reports-to-your-materials-lists.html 2018-04-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6N5bsb82Gs3HkFxnFJHnNFFc58 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/a182fd325f05b9b8a158f2f4569a8247_1-295x.jpg Specifying how Framing Reports to your Materials Lists Sort and list framing by width, depth and length: sort and group by total linear feet of length, by cut length, by prioritized lengths to buy or by mixing cut lengths and linear feet. framing structure member reporting cut list buy ilst mixed reporting total lineal length kerf boards framing sizes materials list material list saved defaults stud joist 844 2018-04-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2438/using-formulas-in-materials-lists.html 2023-03-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vxF2nhRgHT6Jg0kT9G1k312GN4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hkmmc001kg1m14vFcgF6bgT9g0-295x.jpg Using Formulas in Materials Lists You can add formulas and Ruby Macros to material lists by editing the text fields in the spreadsheet. ruby macro formulas syntax 544 2023-03-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10215/remodeling-new-addition-framing-materials-list.html 2023-01-04 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/F5c8x3sGG55NN74pLd6mkFg3g0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pgbn8HNvc14R1L2kLcmpn4HqpH-295x.JPG Remodeling: New Addition Framing & Materials List This new addition will allow for a large new bath and closet. In the session, we will look at the structural changes for the foundation and framing. 7/30/2020 CA Live Stream 4584 2020-07-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2427/reshaping-layout-views.html 2018-01-23 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/93gN1r4L0s3mqLp5gc4bFhpbJ0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/NHm35kk7gg0GkGRRmRrGx4Rm6m-295x.jpg Reshaping Layout Views Reshape Layout boxes to show only what you want and to fit more information onto a single layout page. crop resize layout construction document condoc blueprint view port fillet chamfer reshape layout box layout view elevation 691 2018-01-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5222/editing-plan-views-on-the-layout.html 2019-07-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2L9NknndG95sx9J58gqs1xgq9R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pxh8393ppn0075Fvcc6G0cFnJ8-295x.png Editing Plan Views on the Layout Many options are available on the Plan View Panel of the Layout Box Specification including options for Saved Plan Views, Dimensions, Layers, and Reference Display floor plan layout annotation set project browser layout box send to layout 288 2019-07-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/79/using-layout-tables-and-revision-tables.html 2019-02-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3RvL7mdvG56b7LvFg56RbHnd54 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/s1FrsRdcJ17137G1bHc9cRq6T8-295x.png Using Layout Tables and Revision Tables Use the Layout Page Table tool to create a list of pages included in your layout and the Revision Table tool to keep track of revisions for each page of your layout. table of contents list index table content contents change order remodel 420 2019-02-04 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5233/printing-saving-a-pdf.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/26H4hb3F057s138vg89J0gJhq4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/HNhLcRmhbT5r34R0kR7Gb49gr8-295x.jpg Printing & Saving a PDF Use the print dialog to create and save a PDF. blue line blue border margin pdf 200 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/2422/schedules-overview.html 2025-09-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qsNdR31mdg1nqJ9Ghsvn9FmJG8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3RbcphF8pJ3hx56F0rdJh5hpgH-295x.png Schedules Overview Schedules can be manipulated in many ways; add or remove columns, re-order items, change callout labels, exclude or include specific rooms and floor levels, or adding comments and changing descriptions. schedule find in plan open selected object 3d view in schedule 1703 2025-09-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5305/importing-symbols.html 2023-07-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/pT3xd6qncJ0JTFF34k86J7JFTH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9Gm29T641g5kcGFchghF4Rr6cm-295x.png Importing Symbols After importing a symbol it is sometimes necessary to adjust stretch planes, offsets, bounding box, rotation or other settings to have it insert into the plan correctly. Stretch Origin offset plane bounding hit box 1079 2023-06-27 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/361/tracing-over-an-imported-picture-file.html 2024-01-15 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5JdJggn1hg75k0HxsGxN4pp9Hd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/scR2k260cg681Gb464n7xLxsq4-295x.png Tracing Over an Imported Picture File Import a photograph of blueprints in to Chief Architect in order to trace over them to create a plan. remodel remodeling as-built as built demo demolition addition existing trace digital photo blueprints 361 2024-01-15 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5316/high-definition-image-export-with-transparency.html 2022-12-20 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Jbk8NgJ8416Gk8kd3bp85HNp8R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3xFkk628kg4gJ2vFnRqk848Gcd-295x.png High Definition Image Export with Transparency Specify pixels per inch and final image sizes, even sizes larger than your screen resolution for exported pictures. 176 2022-12-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10146/preparing-a-plan-for-the-3d-viewer.html 2018-01-08 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/d6dTFp86J573cGc9gNG84b1x9r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/8c0dc93afc11f2c9879b950bfbf57ce1_1-295x.jpg Preparing a plan for the 3D Viewer This video covers how to minimize the surface count and texture size of your plan in preparation for an export from Chief Architect desktop software and import into the mobile 3D viewer. 3D Viewer app tablet android iOS Apple iPad iTunes app store google play store mobile surface count texture size layers surface texture Chief Architect export 384 2018-01-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/3209/exporting-chief-architect-models-with-notes-to-3d-viewer.html 2019-02-15 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/4Grr2gqL696G795Jhhkdk7L80m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Nkk004dnFg2Gc1sk3rd5pp8Fq0-295x.png Exporting Chief Architect Models with Notes to 3D Viewer Create notes in Chief Architect that you can then export to a 3D Viewer model. 3d notes notes note schedule mobile 399 2019-02-15 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10147/sharing-3d-viewer-files-and-viewing-in-a-web-browser.html 2019-05-29 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/dhGxs0Gv354gJLvF26Hdb1nss0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rnLNTd2m995394Rd2svm3dTx8d-295x.jpg Sharing 3D Viewer Files and Viewing in a Web Browser This video shows the process of exporting a plan from Chief Architect Premier into the Chief Architect 3D Viewer Cloud, managing your plans in the cloud, and sharing those plans with your clients. 3D Viewer app tablet android iOS Apple Mobile iPad iTunes app store google play store Chief Architect Export Cloud active plans active models inactive plans inactivate models deactivate plans deactivate models reactivate plans Apple iphone Samsung virtual web share make private public embed HTML wordpress 3DV 556 2018-03-01 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10211/remodeling-how-to-generate-as-built-overlays-in-2d-3d.html 2020-07-06 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/m59GqggskT223FvF1k8GTqNN2H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/sFLL2Rvhn92vkH1p22Jsd04GqH-295x.jpg Remodeling: How to Generate As-Built Overlays in 2D & 3D As‑built overlays may be required for building permits and can be helpful for the construction crew. In this session, we will look at the process to create as‑built overlays you can use in 2D and 3D. [Live Stream 7-2-2020] 4524 2020-07-06 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10212/as-built-measurements-best-practices.html 2020-07-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/c6JLgss3s1679Fxqgvdxmk1N9d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/bRqLgvxn4119TH5kk8bhL6c3Nm-295x.jpg As-Built Measurements: Best Practices When you start a remodel project, step one involves getting good as-built measurements. In this session, we will look at the best practices of an experienced remodeling contractor. [live stream 7-9-2020] 6885 2020-07-10 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/9866/project-options.html 2019-12-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6Rmkr9rsbs7dJ4crF6c8c6m7p0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/RTJm67s3m104N2kn0c64r8b5sH-295x.jpg Project Options Discover efficient approaches to creating multiple design options from a common base plan. Project Options using dynamic defaults creating design options 695 2019-02-04 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/360/tracing-over-an-imported-2d-cad-file.html 2018-12-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/360 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/2d424a17f9c3c02308531aae9dd7e4d3_1-295x.jpg Tracing Over an Imported 2D CAD File Once you've imported a 2D CAD file, you can lock the lines and trace over it to create a 3D model. remodel remodeling as-built as built demo demolition addition existing trace import lock 271 2012-12-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/131/as-built-basement-project.html 2021-06-07 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qmJ30mRb215Ts3HGn5xb8hLcJH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/q5k169N1053Lc09FNGv6773gkm-295x.JPG As-Built Basement Project The as-built basement project covers using Chief Architect to gather as-built measurements, some tools used in the field, measuring walls, their thicknesses and openings, as well as a review of vaulted ceilings and site study. 3128 2020-03-18 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5550/what-s-new-in-x17-productivity-features.html 2025-05-06 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/36FGrL26Rs5J915Tc5g5THNcvH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/NN6NNmTJ257xx8pp2gN0d27dcm-295x.png What's New in X17 - Productivity Features Productivity features added in X17 include: improvements to the Project & Library Browsers, better control over allowed angles and more! 200 2025-04-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5551/what-s-new-in-x17-building-features.html 2025-05-06 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/N27q6p0qxn7mxH1G4hN47xNhg8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/JvL25qpqF530T09Rdqm1kp8F14-295x.png What's New in X17 - Building Features Building Features added in X17 include: Controls for ganged electrical, more options for dimensioning electrical, direct control for temporary dimensions, cabinet box thickness and more! 413 2025-04-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5552/what-s-new-in-x17-presentation-features.html 2025-06-26 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/96qsddT7rJ6hkHs7JR8q0hxbhr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/FHrcd344mn321Fd397824qxJp0-295x.png What's New in X17 - Presentation Features Presentation features included in X17 include: 3D text, controls for drawing moldings in 3d, stationary walkthroughs, animated water and more! 499 2025-06-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5545/what-s-new-in-x16-building-design-features.html 2024-06-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HGH68Jr3Fs1671v62NT11GJ2x0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/NN8vd0TpT90rx9rgJ0kpb3Tk7d-295x.png What's New in X16 - Building Design Features Building Design features in X16 include changes to the Build Roof dialog, flat headers, view either side of wall detail on the fly, a new Roof Truss Direction and Girder lines, new options for Deck Framing, custom newel spacing, set cabinet door thickness, redesigned space planning tools, add electrical connections to all fixtures and more! 425 2024-06-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5546/what-s-new-in-x16-drafting-features.html 2024-06-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/b7rskhbJNs1hNGNprx660dxhvd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gJ5Tvvk8J96v371s4R9dp13534-295x.png What's New in X16 - Drafting Features Drafting Features added in X16 include poché fill, copy CAD Details between plans, wall assembly layers can be assigned to different plan layers, material list layer sets, many improvements to schedules, dimension leader lines, and more! 313 2024-06-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5547/what-s-new-in-x16-presentation-features.html 2024-06-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bNc0LLH7vs33n7JkxmHLn6d79r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/kc5Rv7mhhg7054L6vnJ7LxL8br-295x.png What's New in X16 - Presentation Features Presentation features added in X16 include physically based ray tracing, path tracing settings in PBR, emissive materials cast light, high dynamic range backdrops, light can pass through translucent materials, clear coat material property, Cross Section Slide in orthographic and vector views, 3D Dimensions, and more! 542 2024-06-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5548/what-s-new-in-x16-productivity-features.html 2024-06-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/n3bh7N6n5g7833rFhJmNq9b1nr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/2s371q0R2n4237pTGc9bN6Jx38-295x.png What's New in X16 - Productivity Features Productivity Features added in X16 include a new Action History side window, automatic numbering of Construction Lines, reflect about angles, object snaps in elevation views, find objects on layers, concentric resize on the Edit Toolbar, a single tool for molding polylines, fill styles for 3d symbols, convert text to notes, restore modified saved cameras, and more! 400 2024-06-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5539/what-s-new-in-x15-productivity-features.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/59n9xh5HJs0xx0LLGHqvFLTnNd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/981Nrkbcm50k9J91kTdssv2JrH-295x.png What's New in X15 - Productivity Features Productivity features added in X15 include: Live Materials List, updated Library Browser, Coordinate Axes, Replace Fonts, , merged Open Object and Open Symbol dialogs and more. 391 2023-02-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5540/what-s-new-in-x15-building-features.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/427T9vpb490vn26sFsJhHHJ8kd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/L63Tr9sF5g2hq4dd840vnm40Hd-295x.png What's New in X15 - Building Features New building features added in X15 include: Automatic trusses, added methods for rough opening size, u-shaped wall corner framing, extend siding and sheathing over foundation slab, skylight detail page, dormer shafts, and more! 234 2023-02-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5541/what-s-new-in-x15-design-features.html 2023-02-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/4kkh0RgLTJ7c13TG35pqFckn4d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9bcH8cHbb96gsNx4nr2mkkg6x4-295x.png What's New in X15 - Design Features New design features in X15 include: Custom pattern creator, display pilasters and panels in plan view, convert cabinet moldings to polylines, add toe kicks to partitions, offset railings, radius controls for curved stairs and more! 305 2023-02-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5542/what-s-new-in-x15-drafting-features.html 2023-03-07 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/G73798TFs57Gx6n4RhqvgnH648 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/cgLrgFTLb53kT3RhFRGnkF0hL0-295x.png What's New in X15 - Drafting Features New drafting features added in X15 include: Offset reference display, header height and room volume included in schedules, automatic schedule sorting, minimum number of rows in schedules, custom arrow heads, and more! 343 2023-03-07 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/5543/what-s-new-in-x15-presentation-features.html 2023-03-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/7G1NbbL2LT2rTFvsT46cbLkmn4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/05snNLv3793mc02hqpq0Jq53p8-295x.png What's New in X15 - Presentation Features New presentation features added to X15 include: Procedural grass, extend terrain to horizon, move sun and moon, de-noise physically based renders, depth cue, below grade lines and more! 365 2023-03-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6182/lake-point-project-time-lapse.html 2018-07-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/R3pL23xng10qqJ2N86H2mL9gmH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4NTbHJ3xJn7nJ2sGrRrT2LF7vH-295x.jpg Lake Point Project Time-lapse Sloped lots and stepped foundations never looked so easy. Get a taste for how it is done in the Lake Point Project time-lapse video, then watch the detailed How-to videos and download the Sample plan to learn more. [Project] 297 2018-03-19 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6154/stone-creek-walkthrough.html 2024-07-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/md53Nv47Jn2v5GF5bcnvm5hTLd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Nm87grG7454Jc5HN1L199xm32r-295x.jpg Stone Creek Walkthrough A walkthrough video of our Stone Creek sample plan. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/samples.html 62 2024-07-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/11079/post-frame-design.html 2022-06-21 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/GFcn1dx4JT43JN7r4G2qkpx6x0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/vsrgrxRb096ss5Lk4bG96Jnnrm-295x.png Post Frame Design Use the tools in Chief Architect Premier to design post frame structures that include posts, girts, trusses, structural purlins, footings, and more. Post frame post frame design post frame structure pole barn pole barn structure pole barn design posts post and beam framing girts horizontal framing purlins structural purlins trusses truss footings piers shop barn barndominium 3979 2022-06-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10290/saguaro-walkthrough.html 2024-07-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/nqGkkF1cL11N30h50cL0vRvLxd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/dkrdxH6m7J3JN9mNqTGhc704s8-295x.png Saguaro Walkthrough A walkthrough of the Saguaro sample plan. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/samples.html 123 2024-07-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10291/saguaro-entry-kitchen-walkthrough.html 2024-07-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/x0sRgksn9s5qxN2gv06x944ddR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/10d5qmh0F90v99GHFh1gG3mgg8-295x.jpg Saguaro Entry & Kitchen Walkthrough A walkthrough of the entryway and kitchen of the Saguaro sample plan. project walk through https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/samples.html 47 2024-07-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10292/saguaro-bed-bath-walkthrough.html 2024-07-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vh01br9cLT7nk49gnpF6n0nLb8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/HJn3rg8H5T3nn8kbFrbdkdT6sH-295x.png Saguaro Bed & Bath Walkthrough A walkhrough of the Bedroom and Bath of the Saguaro sample plan. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/samples.html walk through walk-through project 34 2024-07-02 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10259/austin-project-walkthrough.html 2023-12-29 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/h8FkbcgrNs7dNL2xkHv6FFp65R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3JxhGbhqb97sG1pJGcNs3NbRx4-295x.png Austin Project Walkthrough Walkthrough video of the Austin Sample Plan 35 2022-05-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10253/new-plan-tips-space-planning.html 2022-02-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/F5LrHg37050TsJTG181Jrkks0m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/v53qvrJHh93x92T7k59x93gRv4-295x.png New Plan Tips & Space Planning When you start a new plan for a client, what's the most efficient technique for the file creation and setting defaults before you begin? Now that you're ready to design, is it better to draw in the walls or bubble diagram for space planning? In this session, we will look at the tips and techniques to save time as we begin a new project. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA 3382 2022-02-18 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10254/massing-conceptualization.html 2022-02-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bTHrR96q8n6JqFNcTT68hRLsp4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/07vcq1c9RJ3H76hb6GRqsG8kq4-295x.jpg Massing & Conceptualization Once you complete the space planning or have a rough idea, it's time to create a conceptual floor plan and roof to visualize the design. And, before you spend too much time on the "perfect" floor plan, you will want to see the idea in 3D, including the roof since both the walls and roof are important for massing size and symmetry. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA Feb 24 Live Webinar 3672 2022-02-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10255/doors-windows-schedules-dimensions.html 2022-03-11 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6ccL3NdRJT3LGN1b9Jrp55m4rR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/GcqpHHFFhs3TTLc8RHFRFr5mh0-295x.jpg Doors & Windows - Schedules & Dimensions For doors and windows, we will review the default settings to be efficient before they are placed in the plan. For stacked windows over doors or other windows, we will look at the best practice for placement. Once all the openings are placed, the plan dimensions will be updated and the schedules will be created. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA Mar 3 LIve Webinar 5373 2022-03-04 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10256/foundations-crawl-basement-slab-mixed.html 2022-03-11 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vRdN793sGT7FG24rF184Gvcrpd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/k33qFgxdss4hxJHH545N54b0rd-295x.jpg Foundations – Crawl, Basement, Slab, Mixed Foundations in Chief Architect are typically created after the first floor has been determined. The program provides options for several different foundation types depending on the design. We will review the foundation options in this session and then create a specific saved plan view with defaults settings to make the process efficient. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA Mar 10 Live Webinar 5879 2022-03-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10257/roofs-styles-options-details.html 2022-03-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8gN6v38441593GTL1TbT7gJNh4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/LJgJ39h7GJ0Rg3Rs5pbTL324kd-295x.jpg Roofs — Styles, Options & Details Chief Architect can create just about any roof style you can imagine. In this session, we will review several roof options for the project, setup the defaults and then finalize one of the styles to best match the design criteria for the project. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA Mar 17 Live Webinar 5344 2022-03-18 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10258/ceilings-vault-shed-trey-a-reflected-plan.html 2022-03-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/b7dJHm2HrJ0r3J58R4psp04hcH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/v1Fmn12vpn4r9NG1mdhdJsr388-295x.jpg Ceilings — Vault, Shed, Trey & A Reflected Plan Ceilings can add a unique look and design for a room. Going beyond flat, we will review trey, vault, shed and ceiling height options. Soffits and lighting will be used for depth and interest on an otherwise flat ceiling. Finally, we'll create a saved plan view for the purpose of generating a reflected ceiling plan. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA Mar 24 Live Webinar 3690 2022-03-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10260/wall-framing.html 2022-04-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3bTs0bL16n2sgF8r8HkG7J24hR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/2GTvR9m7N106xN8xchNdF7h24r-295x.jpg Wall Framing Wall framing can be done automatically or manually. Framing defaults and openings for doors and windows help guide the program as it generates the framing. Manual framing tools are available for adding or customizing your framing. Once the framing is completed, you can generate a materials list to assist with purchasing or cost estimating. Learn about these wall framing techniques in this session. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA webinar March 31 6129 2022-04-01 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10261/floor-roof-framing.html 2022-04-08 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0vT8kcvbHs4H11ck4Hkg7kq2qd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4JJRNmm4N10235R5gHn46gL4TH-295x.jpg Floor & Roof Framing This session will cover floor and roof framing. The majority of the time will focus on floor framing – reviewing platform thickness, a hung floor platform, placing beams, joist types and direction. The roof framing segment will cover the process for stick framing and a few special conditions for exposed rafters. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA webinar 4/7/2022 4697 2022-04-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10262/elevations-cross-sections.html 2022-04-15 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Fh6Nc91vd961G4d8cd4TTdch68 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/gdppR3kTb16rcHx2dG1k5Jd5s0-295x.jpg Elevations & Cross Sections This session will cover exterior elevations, story pole dimensions, cross-section views, key notes, and construction lines. Learn about the tools and settings that streamline workflow and improve efficiencies when creating elevations and cross-sections. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA webinar 4/14/2022 4607 2022-04-15 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10263/kitchen-design-part-1-floor-plan-cabinet-layout.html 2022-04-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5rpdpvc79s621Hv5v3Hkd6Gr40 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/kd3gd7HLH13bgGFJ2Nnbxr2ksd-295x.jpg Kitchen Design Part 1 - Floor Plan & Cabinet Layout Kitchen design typically begins with the floor plan and dimensions followed by the cabinet layout. In this session, the floor plan will be dimensioned using the automatic tools and then modified using the manual tools. Key appliances will be initially placed so the cabinets can be positioned around these anchor points. Custom backsplashes will be added including a frame backsplash above the cook range. Learn techniques to efficiently begin the kitchen design in this session. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA webinar 4/21/2022 3069 2022-04-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10264/kitchen-design-part-2-elevations-dimensions-islands.html 2022-04-29 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/q3H1TN7xNn7qqFT18xskH5T3d4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Hkx2rrJH9n1hg2cGR1NcFq0Rnd-295x.jpg Kitchen Design Part 2 - Elevations, Dimensions & Islands Part 2 of the kitchen design session will place two islands and add the details typically required for a plan set. For a wall elevation, dimensions will be automatically added and modified to follow NKBA standards along with annotations for notes and other details. This kitchen will have two islands that will be placed, customized and dimensioned. Learn how to efficiently create details for kitchen designs in this session. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA webinar 4/21/2022 5401 2022-04-29 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10265/bath-design.html 2022-05-06 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/r4Hg5n3mp106N40JkLbN462qpH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pb1076Rrpg29G351GG3JTNpR34-295x.jpg Bath Design Bath design can be particularly challenging for a clean set of dimensions when it involves small spaces with additional rooms like showers and water closets. In this session, we’ll review tips on how to create a clean set of dimensions for the plan and elevations. And then, we will cover materials, finishes, schedules, and key notes. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA webinar 5/5/2022 4977 2022-05-06 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10266/remodeling-as-built-overlays.html 2022-05-13 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/x9pJ7hbRp915s8N9Hhx0374rF4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/b0xrcF6TT94F74cxH0xhLHRrx0-295x.jpg Remodeling / As-Built Overlays How can you show what a new remodel project will look like to the client or building department? In this session, we will cover the process of how to overlay an as-built floor plan over a remodel floor plan and how to do the same overlay in 3D and elevation views. If you can help the homeowner see what the remodel will look like, the decision process can be streamlined and reduce stress for your clients. [NKBA .1 CEU] NKBA webinar 5/12/2022 3440 2022-05-13 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6157/nashville-time-lapse.html 2021-06-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/x749qGknds0mJ83LnHxRhc4g9d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9g3kc64rkT37g7k2g5m7sb41N4-295x.jpg Nashville Time Lapse A time lapse of the Nashville Project 261 2021-06-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6156/nashville-walkthrough.html 2021-06-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/76667v4nm91RJNv5345670p3T8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/JxNn4Hn41s2N3H2FbkqscFrhTd-295x.jpg Nashville Walkthrough A virtual walkthrough of the Nashville house plan. 32 2021-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6158/nashville-kitchen-walkthrough.html 2021-06-29 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/b31n4s462T18c7HFG1q1g6kT90 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/4R9qhdmmcg6L1JJ00cx73r3nmR-295x.jpg Nashville Kitchen Walkthrough Walk through the kitchen of the Nashville Project. 27 2021-06-29 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/129/bachelor-view-walkthrough.html 2020-01-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/Gsk0q01FHT1v7JbJc5N2pbnr18 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/h5710s0Lc93qq7g8gN3dcgRh80-295x.jpg Bachelor View Walkthrough Walk through the finished Bachelor View Project 66 2020-01-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/126/bachelor-view-project-time-lapse.html 2020-01-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/JprN71TrLg2F77JbT2JJbG0g8m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/7xvbdr8nrn5hJ0pp9mLgJx65T8-295x.jpg Bachelor View Project Time Lapse Watch the Bachelor View house designed in Time Lapse Bachelor View Time Lapse Design 329 2020-01-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/116/floor-plan-for-the-bachelor-view-project.html 2020-01-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/ckssF66cr15L10d94bb0mq6vGd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rJT74HnRp57kT7LrxLsvsgdkqH-295x.JPG Floor Plan for the Bachelor View Project Project begins with creating a Template Plan and Layout. Draw the exterior walls to create the floor plan with dimensions. Discuss how to use space planning boxes for the project. Using a Save Plan View for the floor plan view (layer sets and default settings), send a scaled view to a layout for the construction drawings. Floorplan Main Floor Creating the Shell Dimensioning auto exterior dimensions Creating a Template Plan Template Layout Space Planning drawing Exterior Walls Wall Legend Using Saved Plan Views Bachelor View 792 2019-12-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/121/designing-a-flat-roof-using-a-template-and-the-manual-roof-tools-for-the-bachelor-view-project.html 2020-01-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/4pJ0k5p7NJ2ggNpn465d1ssms4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/nd0nrq4mJJ2bq9RgnRm0LxN4rH-295x.JPG Designing a Flat Roof Using a Template and the Manual Roof Tools for the Bachelor View Project Automatic Roofs controlling the roofs with individual walls, creating a template guide and drawing a manual flat roof plane Auto Build Roof Automatic roofs Manual Roofs shed roof Auto Roof Tips Wall Settings for Roofs Curved Roof Options Bachelor View 510 2019-12-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/117/foundation-and-daylight-basement-on-a-sloped-lot-for-the-bachelor-view-project.html 2021-04-16 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/ncLF6pNxL96Fk033L2qR3G57hd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qHTbLxk40g2TxJ41c9gH4vFvgd-295x.JPG Foundation and Daylight Basement on a Sloped Lot for the Bachelor View Project Foundation with a Daylight basement. Furred foundation walls. Stepped Foundation for a sloped lot. Foundation and Floor Plan for construction drawings when the floors co-exist. Level zero Foundation foundation plan slopped lot Foundations stepped foundation wall Furred Walls daylight basement Crawl Space Foundation Foundation and Floor Plan for the same Floor Bachelor View 1314 2019-12-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/122/creating-rooms-and-defining-the-ceilings-for-the-bachelor-view-project.html 2023-01-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/bsRR0L26rn05N5c3G8rh5pnRmd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/09J0rv4c9J50k37rcdg2qnd2G4-295x.JPG Creating Rooms and Defining the Ceilings for the Bachelor View Project Adding Interior Walls for the Rooms. Defining Ceilings for Vaults, Shed, Trey and Coffered Adding Interior Walls forming rooms room definition Railing Walls Vaulted ceiling Shed ceiling Trey ceiling Coffered ceiling ceiling soffits Bachelor View 687 2020-01-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/120/doors-windows-using-posts-and-beams-for-the-bachelor-view-project.html 2020-01-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/RHb8mgNr75575LkhgLHk1gN5dH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/3N9GnF2Rs12b7F5Fbb4n0bLp78-295x.JPG Doors & Windows Using Posts and Beams for the Bachelor View Project Post and Beam Windows. Stacked Windows and Shed Roof Windows. Folding Patio Stacker Doors, Garage Door with Asymmetric Windows Post and Beam Windows Shaped Windows window follows roof shed windows Stacked Windows Folding Patio Stacker Doors nanawall doors with Asymmetric Windows garage door wall material region 850 2019-12-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/123/stair-styles-walls-for-stairs-with-a-head-height-cross-section-for-the-bachelor-view-project.html 2020-01-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/mHnrrmTd1g0RJ40hF3J3T850Gm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hhsc9gg7q967TGJ8nF0q2HGmv8-295x.JPG Stair Styles, Walls for Stairs with a Head Height Cross Section for the Bachelor View Project U Stair and L Stair option. Walls Under Stairs, Over Stairs and a Half Height Walls for Stairs. Stairwell with a Head Height Cross Section U Stairs L Stairs Walls Under Stairs Walls Over Stairs Half Height Walls for Stairs Stairwell Head Height Detail stair cross section stair stringer Bachelor View 734 2020-01-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/118/kitchen-remodel-for-the-bachelor-view-project.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/c41pJpk97g5cqN9gLxJxNH1qqR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/b1kFsxmLn90r789Hv9G5Hx09Td-295x.JPG Kitchen Remodel for the Bachelor View Project Bachelor View Kitchen Remodel. Vaulting the ceiling. Adding large post and beam windows. New cabinets and wall elevation details. Creating client options using the Style Palette. [NKBA .1 CEU] Kitchen Remodeling Kitchen floor plan Kitchen dimensions Kitchen wall elevations custom backsplash waterfall countertop custom countertop NKBA Dimensions Bachelor View Ceiling Vault manual ceiling tool post and beam windows nanawall Cabinet Layout kitchen Wall Elevation client Options Style Palette nana wall nkba ceu 2807 2019-12-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/119/owner-s-wing-for-the-bachelor-view-project.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/rJNrFvprmJ6H3Gq2F04600hcr4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/c8RdTmGxkJ48xH7q4r0hdbqqxm-295x.JPG Owner's Wing for the Bachelor View Project Owner's Wing Remodel. New addition for the bathroom. Converting a bedroom into an office. Creating a Trey Ceiling for an office. Vaulting the bedroom ceiling with new post and beam windows. Roof options for the remodel. Framing the new additional and calculating the Materials List for the remodel. [NKBA .1 CEU] bath Remodeling master bath Remodeling bath dimensions bathroom wall elevations inlay floor floor material region custom Bath Vanity Shower Design master wing roof Changes master bedroom vault new addition Framing remodeling Materials List Materials List polyline trey ceiling LED rope lighting NKBA Dimensions nkba ceu 2014 2020-01-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/125/large-one-story-deck-with-spiral-stairs-and-custom-columns-for-the-bachelor-view-project.html 2020-01-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/rNrG4d41T56rsGxsbrbs07Jg60 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/r3s0TcgLp94x9LLcN92b631sbR-295x.JPG Large One-Story Deck with Spiral Stairs and Custom Columns for the Bachelor View Project Forming the Deck with a Railing. Placing Spiral Stairs. Review the Deck Room Settings. Framing the Deck – Automatic & Manual. Creating Custom Deck Columns. Calculation the Deck Materials List Deck Railing Deck Room Settings Deck Framing Deck Columns Deck Materials List Spiral Stairs Bachelor View 731 2019-12-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/124/terrain-site-plan-for-the-bachelor-view-project.html 2020-01-17 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/kTpT9003054gs1kp6Jgq3Gmkn0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/JLdbFN1Nv530q7r5Fd1prxv2gr-295x.JPG Terrain & Site Plan for the Bachelor View Project Creating the Site Plan. Using an imported lot image to shape the terrain, Importing Terrain Image, terrain Map, Adding Elevation Data, adding Landscape Items, landscape architectural block, slopped lot, terrain contours, sea-level terrain Site Plan Importing Terrain Image terrain Map Adding Elevation Data adding Landscape Items landscape architectural block slopped lot terrain contours sea-level terrain elevation contours road sidewalk cul-de-sac swimming pool terrain wall 696 2019-12-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/139/bachelor-view-interior-walkthough.html 2024-06-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/vNbhd4NFvg6T59R2qmg8JpHLd4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/G1h5hR5RgT41kNdk8Hr5LFr7b0-295x.jpg Bachelor View Interior Walkthough 94 2020-06-18 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/273/bachelor-view-deck-remodel.html 2024-06-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/c95rL2v01T6ms123n1RcJk5bF8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/H927b7cgvJ7vc3p1JbmH6kvn70-295x.png Bachelor View Deck Remodel Learn how to use saved plan views specifically for decks to keep the design process organized. We will also cover how to efficiently use the tools for deck framing, planking, and railings. Bachelor View Deck Sample plan https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/samples.html 1881 2024-05-31 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6196/lake-point-kitchen-time-lapse-virtual-tour.html 2024-10-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/NTg7Rmmbk16990kkdHJbk41F6r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/69Hb00dsvs13q0v0cTGL5x6F34-295x.jpg Lake Point Kitchen Time-lapse & Virtual Tour A time-lapse view of the Lake Point Kitchen project. [Project] kitchen time-lapse project 90 2018-03-29 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6195/lake-point-owner-s-bath-time-lapse-virtual-tour.html 2024-10-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/67sr5H8dnJ3J1GJ3s8TTG3g1qR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Lk01nRTvc17F19dvG6L427vNd4-295x.jpg Lake Point Owner's Bath Time-lapse & Virtual Tour A time-lapse view of the Lake Point Owner's Bath project. [Project] bath time-lapse project 131 2018-03-29 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6194/lake-point-walkthrough.html 2024-07-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/n7mccnJs7s6b52r8kJHFdx3r8H https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/d3dqscvh6g5kx9d4HknT1qGr7r-295x.png Lake Point Walkthrough Walk through of the Lake Point Sample Plan. [Project] 89 2024-07-09 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10154/grandview-vr-tour.html 2024-07-02 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/FT8bhx74x57vkGrb2N283kpvkd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/N1vhqmnTm54v14pFncmrh1cNTm-295x.jpg Grandview VR Tour Walkthrough of the Grand View Project [Project] 23 2024-06-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6082/grandview-how-we-modified-the-terrain.html 2019-12-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6082 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/15645aca93c8ed9132f93dea3e6b73b6_1-295x.jpg Grandview - How we Modified the Terrain Learn one method of creating a building pad on sloped terrain with retaining wall and driveway. [Project] 938 2016-07-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6083/grandview-drone-fly-over-of-terrain.html 2019-12-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/JqHr6g47Lg1R51dcpF0s171cJ4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/3cdbd175365fee7d0262600331716590_1-295x.jpg Grandview - Drone Fly Over of Terrain Drone fly over Grand View Property [Project] 41 2017-01-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6081/grandview-how-a-drone-operates.html 2021-02-18 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6081 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/legacy/ecb962e0629250d9ace187cb53691b3f_2-295x.jpg Grandview - How a Drone Operates We visit with a local drone operator to get some images of our Grandview lot. [Project] 250 2016-07-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6153/grandview-interior-timelapse.html 2024-07-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/H1rvxd7gR527748dNm7G7F4L14 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/7F9v2d8mGT2g9J649r9413nFbR-295x.jpg Grandview Interior Timelapse Interior timelapse for Chief Architect Interiors page https://www.chiefarchitect.com/interior-design-software/#floorplans 56 2018-09-06 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10207/3d-viewer-creating-interactive-models-for-your-clients.html 2020-06-05 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0969c44J6933s3FJLh7LkrLcnd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/6cGGkdsGkn3k596rg7Lg5dG01R-295x.jpg 3D Viewer: Creating Interactive Models for Your Clients 3D Viewer models are interactive virtual reality models you can export from your Chief Architect designs. These models can be viewed on mobile devices (phones/tablets) and are a great way to help your clients or subcontractors visualize your designs. [6-4-2020 webinar] 3D Viewer apple android mobile iPad app augmented reality virtual reality export mobile app tablet visualize camera background camera. 1099 2020-06-04 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10165/how-to-open-a-3d-viewer-file.html 2018-01-08 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/q75N3GFN8n0FqH2hqxRJv1g7sm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/HG7phF9hd107kF35197mxL835d-295x.jpg How to Open a 3D Viewer File Open and navigate through a 3D Viewer model using these steps. 3d viewer sojourn share code cloud 642 2018-01-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10148/camera-view-navigation-in-the-3d-viewer-app.html 2023-09-15 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/02sgNhGHr95pJH9TsvR9qc28dH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/2cx8nnk5bJ1r372nbxgJFcN8cm-295x.jpg Camera View Navigation in the 3D Viewer app Here is a visual tutorial of the navigation tools available to use in the Chief Architect 3D Viewer 3D viewer viewer app camera cameras camera view 139 2020-06-03 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/3207/using-the-glass-house-rendering-technique-in-the-3d-viewer-app.html 2018-12-19 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/6Jd40Gqvc14Tq5J07v32r0GNx8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/5pkRHgk4Gn737GGdxFsG1sGTk0-295x.png Using the Glass House Rendering Technique in the 3D Viewer App The Glass House Rendering technique is unique in that it allows a user to see through surfaces. mobile glass house see through transparency 122 2018-07-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/3206/adding-notes-to-an-existing-3d-viewer-model.html 2019-02-15 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/GmJ26LsHT93h14h95nmL6ngpRH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qLJ44g1msJ4kkJpJhTc4bvcLsR-295x.jpg Adding Notes to an Existing 3D Viewer Model Add notes to your 3D Viewer model and share them with your client. annotation callout note share 168 2018-05-10 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/3208/importing-collada-files-into-the-3d-viewer-app.html 2018-08-07 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/kRR4gTq2Gg3LGF1Fn77xhbpngd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/G7513bvTm55rx29mcsJ4dL01p8-295x.jpg Importing Collada Files into the 3D Viewer App Import Collada (DAE) Files into Chief Architect 3D Viewer by following these steps. DAE collada 3d Model symbol import mobile 3d viewer 89 2018-07-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10295/3d-kitchen-bath-design.html 2026-02-25 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/24Nv0L9L557gx8G6J1k0xh249m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rs0pmshNH94pG3msc59Fc5v0pR-295x.png 3D Kitchen & Bath Design This webinar with the NKBA shows how you can use Chief Architect’s automated tools to create floor plans, elevations, 3D renders, and more. NKBA Webinar Feb 2025 2668 2026-02-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10281/3d-rendering-for-interiors.html 2023-08-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/272xsJggx57ns96vv89pT3cnNm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Nkm724h60g7Hn0phbxNqmT0R7R-295x.png 3D Rendering for Interiors 3D Rendering can be the key to communicating design ideas to your clients. This webinar will focus on tips and tricks for getting the best results when creating interior renderings. 5526 2023-08-17 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10277/bathroom-elevation-annotations.html 2023-07-21 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/64k75RR0m16qxLgpcdn0Fps3xr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/5TxsvgpxHs4kT74v4pkLkmqcr4-295x.png Bathroom Elevation & Annotations In this webinar, we will focus on creating and dimensioning bathroom wall elevations per the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) guidelines. 5761 2023-07-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10276/bathroom-floor-plans-dimensions.html 2023-06-16 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/647pvx2gs16csNN1b1vF9Gccdr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/nhmNh106p164g9mHv5pNp7Nd38-295x.png Bathroom Floor Plans & Dimensions This webinar will focus on dimensioning a bathroom floor plan per the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) guidelines. 6024 2023-06-15 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10275/stairs-railings.html 2025-05-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/h84vGNss6g1vg4NLdsH2FGLh1r https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/d9g1xG7Hks4F34H2n5nLG6Trhr-295x.png Stairs & Railings This webinar will focus on using Chief Architect to design unique staircases with custom railings. Project files can be found here: https://cloud.chiefarchitect.com/1/downloads/videos/Stairs_and_Railings_Webinar_Files.zip 5848 2023-06-01 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10274/custom-cabinets-closet-design.html 2023-05-05 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/kx70cNRF911Ls96qr43NH185L4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/s7kR1xvdmT6T5GRkpFsk8L7dJ4-295x.png Custom Cabinets & Closet Design Use Chief Architect's custom cabinet tools to create unique cabinet configurations for designing a closet. Live Recorded Webinar 5/4/2023 5179 2023-05-05 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10252/rendering-techniques-best-practices-vector-watercolor-clay-others.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/N4NNg7dkTn6msJ4RF82ddqr9vr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/00mHGqT8RT7TsLsv2cvsk377kH-295x.jpg Rendering Techniques & Best Practices — Vector, Watercolor, Clay, Others Chief Architect offers nine different rendering techniques that range from artistic to realistic. In this session, we'll review the various techniques and how to adjust the settings. With the new clay rendering technique, we'll explore the different options to create unique render views absent of specific materials — allowing you to focus on the space and not material selections. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 3496 2021-06-18 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10251/real-time-ray-tracing-setup-optimization.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/p2dm8G3L715N3468k8F6RHJp6R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/m63572mFGn6TqGHxkvNkFxRdc8-295x.JPG Real-Time Ray Tracing — Setup & Optimization 3D rendering is what most clients want and need to visualize your designs, right? This session will cover how to create the best possible renderings with real‑time ray tracing. With a completely new rendering engine in Chief Architect X13, you can get photo-realistic results in seconds. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 2307 2021-06-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10249/dormers-floating-structural-roof-style-options.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qnr29gNq1J3JN83gbnJTN1n9g0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/bbqqJksL456Lk720ks7hs17T2r-295x.jpg Dormers: Floating, Structural & Roof Style Options Dormers can add a lot of character and charm to the home's overall appearance. They can be a great way to add additional living space. This session will explore the different types of dormers you can create and how the roof and walls need to be positioned. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 2215 2021-04-23 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10248/roofs-1-5-story-multiple-roof-pitches.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/93RGJm1vkJ3Nk9hb8sLGkxTn9d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/h4d8s6x55J0Fx5666rv8qT1FGd-295x.JPG Roofs: 1.5 Story, Multiple Roof Pitches Story and a half roofs can be a great way to take advantage of creating additional living space in attics. The 1.5 story roofs have been a very popular style in the US northeast and are gaining popularity as more people remodel. Learn the steps to create these roofs and multiple pitch roofs to vary the roofline. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 5529 2021-04-16 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10247/roofs-shed-barrel-dutch-gable-and-parapet.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/gF6mRJ8nk537cFmRHFHHHvHLm4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/LNTRxTd8m95JxFkxc3H95x28h0-295x.png Roofs: Shed, Barrel, Dutch Gable, and Parapet The roof can dramatically change the look of a house with pitch, style, and shape. This session will look at creating the popular shed and barrel roof style. Then, creating the dutch gable, half hip, and parapet roof popular with light commercial buildings. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 2727 2021-04-09 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10246/stair-details-cross-sections-for-headroom.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/7kG7nTNbp15q7J59Lm1nhb883R https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/h026psHh051sgHdFs8vcsR2m7R-295x.JPG Stair Details & Cross-sections For Headroom Building codes require headroom clearance and landing spaces for stairs. Learn how to quickly create a cross‑section and dimension for your construction drawings. In addition, you may need to show stair details in a floor plan view. This session will help with time‑saving tips for your stair details. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 4826 2021-03-26 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10245/stairs-ramps-for-exteriors-decks.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/G8h5dNnNGT1mNHGxg8mmgG9mr8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pT8G3cnGLJ7Ts3n7rm751n75Jd-295x.jpg Stairs & Ramps for Exteriors & Decks Ramps may be required to create an accessible design. Learn how to use the ramp tool for various conditions for an exterior entry. For decks and patios, we'll explore how to set up your defaults and join stairs for outdoor living spaces. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 2775 2021-03-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10244/stairs-l-u-winder-multiple-segment-stairs.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/rF900L8Nd54Nk0d2HhhN4kvvcm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/T7LF2rJb0T3G13T758d02J4bdR-295x.jpg Stairs: L, U, Winder & Multiple Segment Stairs L and U‑shaped stairs can be space savers or add character to your designs. This session will explore using multiple segment stairs using the automatic and manual stair tools. Learn how to create winder-style stairs that extend to the wall or split the treads. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 4810 2021-03-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10243/stair-basics-for-straight-curved-stairs.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/v0kqspbmqg4qT23v24N97nkGr8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/5bm9nL645s7656583G4vThg76R-295x.jpg Stair Basics for Straight & Curved Stairs Review the best practices for using the interior stair tool and how to define various stair characteristics. Learn how to place straight and curved stairs, define the attributes for the treads, risers, railings, and other settings to customize stairs. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 4742 2021-03-05 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10240/managing-files-locally-and-on-the-cloud.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/JqHJ4vNrTJ6dJ90c6vrg4G5c20 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/HpLF66csFJ3dg12JxTg6sJJc9d-295x.png Managing Files: Locally and on the Cloud File management is an important task in managing your work process. Maximize your file and content management workflows to be more efficient when working across more than one computer or with multiple staff members. Knowing how to use the archive folder and backups can help when you have computer issues. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 5097 2021-02-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10223/kitchen-lighting-electrical-plans.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/dvGRvmh61J0499hmsqnx6rrNcR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/5HhRgq20sn0qx9gn4pJFL5m8m0-295x.jpg Kitchen Lighting & Electrical Plans This course focuses on placing electrical components in order to create an Electrical plan with an Electrical Legend, as well as customizing lighting for 3D renderings. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 4590 2020-09-25 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10222/kitchen-islands-custom-countertops.html 2023-01-04 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/sc63LTH0vs50186H5HN5sJrTNm https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/d5Fg867T895GGNg0pv2p6pRcn8-295x.jpg Kitchen Islands & Custom Countertops In this session, we'll explore the process of creating kitchen islands using cabinets and custom countertops, and how to save groups of objects to your library. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 9/17/2020 CA Live Stream 4078 2020-09-18 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10221/kitchen-cabinets-how-cabinets-work-wall-elevation-dimensions.html 2023-01-04 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/7RHg5k4mTs1xTNbHT02m728NGd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/696gdF128g09T6J2smNFmNNmHm-295x.jpg Kitchen Cabinets: How Cabinets Work & Wall Elevation Dimensions Focusing on base, wall, and full‑height cabinets, this course explains how to create and customize cabinets, as well as creating detailed wall elevations. [NKBA .1 CEU] 9-10-2020 nkba ceu 9/10/2020 CA Live Stream 5549 2020-09-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10220/kitchen-remodeling-creating-dimensioned-floor-plans.html 2023-01-04 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/g9rLsR0mqg0xx568n6kcb1ksrr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/nJn447963J7bN4kdJc0n4GFgbR-295x.JPG Kitchen Remodeling: Creating Dimensioned Floor Plans Explore the process of remodeling a kitchen, creating detailed floor plan dimensions, and sending a plan view to a layout page to create construction documents. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 9/3/2020 CA Live Stream 4370 2020-09-04 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10219/closets-designing-placing-cabinets-dimensioning.html 2023-01-04 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/sm1dJmH7J90118cNr6mrp03x1d https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/1TkrdHg2R11k535cmTn13sc11R-295x.jpg Closets: Designing, Placing Cabinets & Dimensioning Closets are an integral part of any en suite. In this session, we will focus on the process of designing closets and some tips for customizing these small spaces. [NKBA .1 CEU] Closet interior design cabinet dimension nkba ceu 8/26/2020 CA Live Stream 3963 2020-08-28 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10218/showers-design-dimensions-tile-details.html 2023-01-04 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0LnFLp3nGJ64J12p0v4RsR2LLd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/24rmm5H0717NxL3Lx0Tp8N4L3m-295x.JPG Showers: Design, Dimensions & Tile Details Bathroom showers come in a variety of styles. In this session, we will look at how to model several common types of showers, as well as create details and presentation views. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 8/20/2020 CA Live Stream 5213 2020-08-21 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10217/bath-cabinets-vanities-how-cabinets-work-creating-custom-vanities-dimensioning-wall-elevations.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1ccFv06x8J4nn8x3x5hh8012m8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/094Ncr22ss6NgJmLm63h3Lc4vr-295x.JPG Bath Cabinets & Vanities: How Cabinets Work, Creating Custom Vanities & Dimensioning Wall Elevations Chief Architect's Cabinet tools are quite versatile and each cabinet can be customized in many ways. In this session we will focus on using these tools to create unique bathroom vanities. [NKBA .1 CEU] cabinet vanity vanities custom dimension elevation nkba ceu 5095 2020-08-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10216/bath-floor-plans-importing-an-as-built-plan-image-tracing-dimensioning.html 2023-01-04 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/HR5Gkksc652qg4H8r9qG3kT1xH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/56gqLNLcp9713F4Jrg7v436r18-295x.JPG Bath Floor Plans: Importing an As-Built Plan Image, Tracing & Dimensioning Using an existing as‑built image file can save some time. In this session, we will look at creating an accurate as‑built floor plan from an image and then redesigning it. [NKBA .1 CEU] nkba ceu 8/4/2020 CA Live Stream 2970 2020-08-07 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10198/dimensioning-techniques.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/8srpm8h3190gkN7080HcgHpNG4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/T63bq6562g5J95b0mh9N8qGk0H-295x.jpg Dimensioning Techniques Join Adrean as she steps through the process of dimensioning and annotating a kitchen design. In this live session, we will take questions about the process from the audience. Presented by Adrean Stephenson, AKBD. [NKBA .1 CEU] [Recorded live event 4/16/2020] Dimensions Dimension Sets webinars locate object Adrean nkba ceu 3066 2020-05-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10161/kitchen-demo.html 2022-01-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/1gsN413Nh15sx104d53g0vxn6m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/s6p5r8rhL53578kg9THR2Lqs8d-295x.jpg Kitchen Demo [NKBA .1 CEU] https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/livedemo.html nkba ceu 2797 2020-03-09 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6197/accessible-kitchen-design.html 2018-07-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/TmJdm54H2g59k8JRmnpkrb33Gd https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/JppRN1hgxs22s9gHb4h1nx6gs4-295x.jpg Accessible Kitchen Design Accessible kitchen that meets the national kitchen and bath association’s (NKBA) accessibility guidelines [Project] accessible kitchen national kitchen and bath association NKBA accessibility guidelines. Wheel chair ADA Knee Clearance handicap sink ADA island 1521 2018-05-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6199/accessible-kitchen-sink.html 2018-07-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/F0cF4ghkms6FJ7bNcc4RHx1Gnr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/0N82b2xq811hNNN9RvNcb73dr4-295x.jpg Accessible Kitchen Sink Accessible kitchen sink for wheel chair accessibility [Project] accessible kitchen sink national kitchen and bath association NKBA accessibility guidelines. Wheel chair ADA Knee Clearance handicap sink ADA sink 537 2018-05-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6198/accessible-kitchen-island.html 2018-07-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/nnN80R7JLJ7Rs3hbbLnqdbsnnR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hgsh22scF51qJ8p5LcsH1grRRm-295x.jpg Accessible Kitchen Island Accessible kitchen island with a cook station for wheel chair accessibility [Project] accessible kitchen island national kitchen and bath association NKBA accessibility guidelines. Wheel chair ADA Knee Clearance handicap island ADA island 1089 2018-05-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6200/accessible-bath-design.html 2021-05-03 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/878Hb9m8ms7TnL00hLnqr88bNR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hTR9HqGcJJ6G1Gk2Hh1hgnJh5m-295x.jpg Accessible Bath Design Accessible bath that meets the national kitchen and bath association’s (NKBA) accessibility guidelines [Project] accessible bath master bath ADA bathroom national kitchen and bath association NKBA accessibility guidelines. Wheel chair ADA Knee Clearance handicap 1347 2018-05-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6201/accessible-bathroom-counter-with-integrated-sinks.html 2018-07-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/q4rG7R90ds24TJhG8k8ccs99p4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/cckxx5LpFs6L59b3LkNR8GN3b0-295x.jpg Accessible Bathroom Counter With Integrated Sinks Accessible bathroom counter with integrated sinks for wheel chair accessibility [Project] accessible bathroom sink custom countertop integrated sinks national kitchen and bath association NKBA accessibility guidelines. Wheel chair ADA Knee Clearance handicap sink ADA sink 441 2018-05-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10190/accessible-kitchen-bath-project-walkthrough.html 2020-09-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/RHHHpr8s8T7F7Gmq2hL1v5q5NH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/rF49v0pc2n7mT4Jg58cGgvsr6d-295x.jpg Accessible Kitchen & Bath Project Walkthrough Walk through the Accessible Kitchen and Bath Project [Project] 93 2018-06-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10200/residential-boot-camp.html 2025-08-08 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/m6p7Gb8mL90xs914JdcTsv0xv4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/bJ3kHcqp8T109LTbG5bhGsbT20-295x.jpg Residential Boot Camp If you are evaluating or just starting out with Chief Architect, the Boot Camp class is a great way to learn how the software works. new user beginner getting started webinar 6685 2025-08-08 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10268/kitchen-and-bath-boot-camp.html 2025-08-15 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/GT6shd7s2J66q8nHk8LJs2LGJr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/45G0TJp6Jn19J0c9g2db2r0F1r-295x.png Kitchen and Bath Boot Camp A crash course in how to use Chief Architect software for kitchen and bath design. Kitchens baths kitchen design bath design kitchen and bath boot camp design cabinets custom cabinetry kitchen appliances design kitchens design baths glass showers design showers 5688 2025-08-15 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10304/x17-productivity-tools.html 2025-06-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/5vqnsvFG1g01517gHcgsq2RsT0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/pb5mn8126T7bkFJ5g0dbN150pm-295x.png 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. 5457 2025-06-12 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10303/3d-text-dimensions.html 2025-06-05 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/rm8bJ34mrJ1J7FR1qgs0HcGq34 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/hm59bJRkFg3Ng24JL7J7xbm674-295x.png 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. 3953 2025-06-05 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10302/rendering-lighting-visualizing-small-spaces.html 2025-05-30 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/RkRRRv3J6n4R79kgb5d8d7H640 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/Fn3xH6Tm0s76TNhx05gnrv0vmR-295x.png 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. 5769 2025-05-29 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10301/custom-tile-materials-new-material-builder.html 2025-05-22 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/NcG73g5Fr93nn433F0kxrRcvv8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/n10pqspmr12LgLsd408srx2c1d-295x.png 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. 3514 2025-05-22 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10300/3d-walkthroughs-sun-study-animations.html 2025-05-15 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0Hm6hH08n96459rmGT44pmHLF0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/8vk2Fh2hJ511s7Nm4xRb34975r-295x.png 3D Walkthroughs & Sun Study Animations A new stationary walkthrough tool is available to create sun studies. Learn to record a 3D animation of how sunlight and shadows interact with your design throughout the day or seasonally. 3963 2025-05-15 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10299/x17-file-project-management.html 2025-05-09 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/JFgT2bL92966n886bcgxm3xbF0 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/9hc040LdgJ52k8p77Gs2s70Fs0-295x.png X17 File & Project Management Chief Architect X17 has a new project management mode. It’s a system for organizing plans and layouts into projects and will manage links and other files like textures and PDFs. If you have ever saved a copy of a plan and broken links to your layout or shared a plan with missing textures, project management can help. 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Emissive materials (area lights), path tracing, and several new features can really improve rendering. Learn how to use these new tools and the settings to get the most from your ray trace renderings. 3611 2024-06-20 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10287/3d-dimensions.html 2024-06-14 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0bLGFHRn794d33sngH2hkhknkR https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/v9n9FR0R196Hg0TscbxFc0Lhgd-295x.jpg 3D Dimensions Dimensioning floor plans and elevations is pretty well known. Now, you can dimension in 3D to add detail for renderings to assist with installation or context for your project. Learn how to use these new 3D dimension tools. 2376 2024-06-14 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10286/schedules.html 2024-06-06 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/0Fbm3g062s22q7335H51cL3TN8 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/mv5Rd1Jm650kG8gGrkF7pn6vpm-295x.png Schedules Chief Architect includes several built‑in schedules and the ability to create custom schedules. Learn how to create the schedules you need, formatted to your style, and save them in your template plan for future work. 6666 2024-06-06 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10284/decks.html 2024-05-31 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/gRp9qsRrsn3k1FsdR5Gn4qk8pH https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/s3mT6T1d5s1hx687vbp5hnJbdd-295x.png Decks Designing a deck? Learn how to use saved plan views specifically for decks to keep the design process organized. We will also cover how to efficiently use the tools for deck framing, planking, and railings. 5193 2024-05-30 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10285/x16-top-productivity-tools.html 2024-05-24 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/qqr1mn2FTJ60q27N77n33nRhJ4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/qH0R7bgqF15s7FqFmFccF3r5gH-295x.png X16 Top Productivity Tools Chief Architect X16 has several new and updated tools. Learn how to best use and take advantage of these features to improve your productivity. [X16 Live Webinar May 2024] X16 productivity tips tricks webinars 5338 2024-05-24 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10283/bath-remodeling.html 2024-05-10 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/2RLRgp65n50Hn27gp9N22bGv3m https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/v9c3kdhRRJ1H35vv8bT6nNRH68-295x.png Bath Remodeling The Bath Remodeling seminar will cover the remodeling process flow in Chief Architect from the as‑built to the completed remodel. Remodel Process Flow, Layer Sets & Dimensions for As‑Built Floor Plans, Remodel Plan As‑Built Overlays, Using Reference Display. [NKBA/NARI .1 CEU] 5569 2024-04-11 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10282/camera-settings-2d-3d.html 2024-04-01 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/3NG9brs4N90cx565q72qk0hRd4 https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/FNJbn92R8972q0Hhsg0TNFx60m-295x.png Camera Settings — 2D & 3D There are several camera settings for 2D & 3D views that can help you be more productive and better navigate in Chief Architect. live webinar 3/15/2024 4675 2024-03-15 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10204/terrain-and-site-plans-learn-the-basics.html 2024-01-12 0.5 https://video.chiefarchitect.com/watch/xT3pd67R654q9JpcnhTHd1xnGr https://video-dl.chiefarchitect.com/live/images/1kJmJv250s30JJ5nHsb2ggT5bd-295x.PNG Terrain and Site Plans: Learn the Basics Showing a house with terrain in 3D can help the client better understand and visualize the project. Site plans are necessary for building permits. In this demonstration, learn how to use Chief Architect’s terrain tools for 3D Visualization and site plans. 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