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How Chief Architect Stores Files
Setting Preferences
Utilizing the Project Browser
Library Browser Overview
Understanding Layers
Understanding Layer Sets
Default Settings Summary
Saved Plan Views
CAD Basics
Floor Plan Basics
Door & Window Basics
Dimensioning Basics
Roof Basics
User Interface
5403 - User Interface Overview
5487 - Drawing and Placing Objects
9 - Navigating Views
56 - Default Settings Summary
57 - Setting Preferences
5215 - Working with Multiple Views
2 - Using Toolbars
5407 - Customizing the Toolbars
5409 - Cursor Behaviors and Crosshair Choices
5428 - Selecting Objects with the Mouse
5415 - The Plan Development Sequence
1932 - Productivity Tips - Using and Assigning Hot Keys
5302 - Active Layer Display Options Side Window
Quick Start Video Series
76 - Quick Start Introduction
68 - Floor Plan Basics
5488 - Dimensioning Basics
67 - Door & Window Basics
10117 - Cabinet Basics
10118 - Manufacturer Cabinet Basics
72 - Additional Floors & Foundation Basics
71 - Stair Basics
73 - Framing Basics
55 - Deck Basics
5447 - Roof Basics
69 - Ceiling Basics
75 - Terrain & Site Plan Basics
77 - CAD Basics
48 - Creating Layouts and Construction Documents
Featured Videos
5549 - What's New in X17 Overview
10145 - Creating Custom Tile Materials
283 - Animating Water
1554 - Applying Backdrops
280 - Adding Text to 3d Views
2439 - Appliances and Fixtures
281 - Creating Sun Study Animations
19 - Virtual Walkthroughs
2423 - Utilizing the Project Browser
282 - Creating a Terrain Elevation Reference Point
279 - How Chief Architect Stores Files
10302 - Rendering - Lighting & Visualizing Small Spaces
10300 - 3D Walkthroughs & Sun Study Animations
10299 - X17 File & Project Management