Plan & Layout Templates in Chief Architect
Replay Will be Available Shortly
Working with Templates can save an enormous amount of time in the design process. In this workshop you'll discover how to download and start using the Chief Architect templates developed by Dan Baumann. You'll learn the process of creating and editing templates and some of the most important things to consider adding and changing in your own templates. . . . more
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Creating the As-Built - Using Chief Architect
Thursday December 29, 2011 3:00 to 4:30 PM CST
Understanding how Chief Architect can be used to draw a detailed and accurate As-Built Plans will help you in the creation of accurate designs and working drawings for your clients that can actually be built. In this workshop Dan Baumann will led you step by step through the processes needed to draw an existing building using Chief Architect. Dan has measured and drawn hundreds of As-Builts and he'll be sharing some of his best tips with you. . . . more
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Adding 3D Terrain and Landscaping
Thursday January 12, 2011 3:00 to 4:30 PM CST
Adding, contouring and detailing your terrain can really help make your model pop! In this workshop you'll see simple techniques used to create sloping terrain from scratch. You'll see a discover how to create an accurate terrain by tracing over an existing plat. We'll add roads, sidewalks, landscaping and more to create a realistic scene. . . . more
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It's the Chief Architect "Tips Time" Workshops
3rd Wednesday of Each Month - Starts Jan 18
"I didn't know Chief Architect could do that!" Sound familiar? Sometime you just don't know what you don't know. Join Dan Baumann in the Tips Time Workshops where he'll surprise you with many practical and sometimes off the wall techniques that you can use to draw better plans, faster with Chief Architect. There is no predetermined agenda but rest assured you will be enlightened, amazed and even surprised at what you'll learn in these workshops. Held the 3rd Thursday of each month 3:00 to 4:30 pm. (may go longer if needed) . . . more
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Sections and More Using Chief's 2D CAD Tools
Playback from 11-29-2011 Workshop
Discover how to create sections and more using Chief Architects 2D CAD tools. In this workshop you see first hand how to quickly create details. Learn techniques and the best ways to use the tools that are included in Chief Architect . . . more
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Creating and Detailing 2D Plot Plans
Thursday January 26, 2011 3:00 to 4:30 PM CST
Chief Architect has some very powerful 2D CAD tools. If you need to create a detailed and accurate plat (plot plan) for your plan you'll learn how it's done in this workshop. We'll go through the steps used to input the information needed to layout an accurate plat including how to automatically have your building drawing show up and be placed in the correct location. . . . more
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Advanced Framing Techniques Including Trusses
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 3:00 to 4:30 PM CST
Adding and Detailing the framing in your plans can be tedious and time consuming. In this workshop you'll discover many shortcuts in this process that you can use over and over. Techniques to layout floor, wall and ceiling framing, adding custom beams and headers and other details. You'll also discover how to add and customize the floor and roof trusses to make them exactly the way you want. . . . more
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Creating Split Level Plans
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 3:00 to 4:30 PM CST
For many one of the more annoying aspects of Chief is adding and adjusting the floor and ceiling platforms into the correct positions. In this workshop you'll learn what the program is looking for and quick ways to get it done. We'll explore various types of split levels including Split Entry, Modified and more. . . . more
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