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Working with Chief Architect Books
Working with Chief Architect Books

Working with Chief X1 - Level 1 Beginner Book

This 496 page book, updated for Version X1, from Star Training is a must have for designers, architects, and home builders, involved with 3D design. This book was designed for those who are new to Chief Architect - No prior knowledge is required.  The layout of the book allows it to be used in an academic setting as well. Through illustrations and hands-on exercises, this book covers how to create an entire plan in Chief Architect. Start by laying out the walls of the house, then add a roof and foundation, and learn how to place it on drawing sheets!

 ·      You will build a single story house from start to finish!

 ·         Create a custom layout file from scratch!

 ·         Place drawings on drawing sheets and create a set of plans! 

 
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Working with Chief X1 - Level 1

$59.99 
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Working with Chief X1 - Level 2 Intermediate Book

This book from Star Training is a must-have for designers, architects, and home builders involved with 3D design. This book was based on the criteria for the Intermediate classes, however there is more material than can be covered in a standard two day Intermediate class. This allows students the ability to learn much more. Through illustrations and hands-on exercises, this book covers how to layout and detail a set of house plans - including walls, doors, windows, stairs, cabinets, foundations, roofs, framing and drawing sheets. 

 ·       You will build a house step by step from start to finish!

 ·         Lay out and locate your home on a site!

 ·         Place drawings on drawing sheets and create a set of plans! 

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Working with Chief X1 - Level 2

$59.99
 
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Working with Chief Version X1 - Book Bundle

Get both books from Star Training, Working with Chief Architect Level I and II and save. Together these materials take you through Introductory and Intermediate exercises using Chief Architect.
Note - Books written for Chief X1
 
 
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Working with Chief X1 Book Bundle

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Working with Chief Version 10 - Level 1 Beginner Book

 

This 461 page book from Star Training is a must have for designers, architects, and home builders, involved with 3D design. This book was designed for those who are new to Chief Architect - No prior knowledge is required.  

The layout of the book allows it to be used in an academic setting as well. Through illustrations and hands-on exercises, this book covers step-by-step, how to create an entire plan in Chief Architect. From laying out the walls of the house, adding a roof and foundation, and how to place it on drawing sheets!

 

Note - Book written for Chief V10

 

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Working with Chief Version 10 - Level 1

$59.99

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Working with Chief Version 10 - Level 2 Intermediate Book

This 449 page book from Star Training is great for designers, architects, and home builders involved with 3D design who want to take their knowledge and use of Chief a step further. 

This book was based on the criteria for an Intermediate class level, however there is more material than can be covered in a standard two day Intermediate class. This allows students the ability to learn at their own pace. Through illustrations and hands-on exercises, this book covers how to layout and detail a set of house plans - including walls, doors, windows, stairs, cabinets, foundations, roofs, framing and drawing sheets.

Note - Book written for Chief V10 

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Working with Chief Version 10 - Level 2

$59.99
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Working with Chief Version 10 - Book Bundle

Get both books from Star Training, Working with Chief Architect Level I and II and save. Together these materials take you through Introductory and Intermediate exercises using Chief Architect.
Note - Books written for Chief V10
 
 
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Working with Chief V10 Book Bundle

$109.99
 
 

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exploringcover 1002Exploring Residential Home Design Using Chief
Architect Version 10
 

This textbook is designed to introduce Chief Architect to new users and to introduce architectural CAD through the use of Chief Architect software. Divided into a series of projects, this text was developed to help new users explore and appreciate three-dimensional architectural design and drawing. You will learn the fundamental concepts needed to create 3D models of architectural designs including: creating walls; adding doors and windows; building roofs and foundations; adding stairs and framing members; installing interior fixtures, appliances, and accessories; creating dimensioned plans and more!
Grade Level - 9 thru University
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Exploring Residential Home Design Using Chief Architect Version 10

$43.95